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Metal Music Charts

The Evolution and Power of Metal Music

Metal music stands as one of the most powerful and diverse modern genres, defined by amplified distortion, fast riffs, pounding drums, and intense vocals. Emerging from heavy blues rock in the late 1960s and early 1970s, metal quickly developed into a cultural movement with countless subgenres. From the thunderous foundations of heavy metal to the raw aggression of thrash and the technical brilliance of progressive metal, this genre continues to push boundaries while inspiring generations of fans worldwide.

On SoundClick, you'll find an extensive collection of metal music spanning every major subgenre. Whether you're into the brutal force of death metal, the epic melodies of power metal, or experimental hybrids like industrial or rap-metal, our platform connects you with independent artists and underground bands driving the future of metal. Stream tracks for free, download select MP3s, and discover rising voices in the global metal scene.

Metal Music Subgenres

  • Alternative Metal - Metal fused with alternative rock, offering experimental and crossover appeal
  • Cover Songs - Reimagined classics performed with a heavy metal edge
  • Death/Black Metal - Extreme genres featuring blast beats, growled or shrieked vocals, and dark themes
  • Doom Metal - Slow, crushing riffs with bleak and atmospheric intensity
  • Goth Metal - Melodic metal enriched with gothic tones and haunting atmospheres
  • Heavy Metal - The classic sound that defined the genre with powerful riffs and soaring vocals
  • Industrial Metal - Aggressive metal blended with industrial beats and electronic elements
  • Metal Riffs and Licks - Instrumental showcases of guitar mastery and iconic riff work
  • Power Metal - Fast, melodic, and epic, often with fantasy-inspired lyrics
  • Progressive Metal - Complex and technical with dynamic song structures
  • Rap-Metal - Fusion of heavy riffs with hip-hop vocal styles
  • Thrash Metal - High-speed aggression with punk-inspired energy

Metal Music FAQ

  • Metal music is characterized by distorted guitar riffs, emphatic rhythms, powerful vocals, and high volume. Subgenres range from accessible heavy metal to extreme death and black metal styles.
  • Heavy metal and alternative metal are good entry points, offering the core sound of the genre without the extreme intensity of subgenres like death or black metal.
  • Yes. Many independent metal artists on SoundClick offer free MP3 downloads of their tracks. Just look for the download option on the artist's song page.
  • Some of the most popular subgenres include Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, Black Metal, Doom Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, and crossover styles like Rap-Metal and Industrial Metal.
  • Death metal is known for technical riffs, growled vocals, and themes of mortality, while black metal emphasizes atmosphere, tremolo picking, shrieked vocals, and often spiritual or nature-related themes.
Picture for song 'Divine Rapture, Suicide Art' by artist 'Serpentine Gates'
Divine Rapture, Suicide Art

Serpentine Gates

We are a death / black / thrash metal band from New Jersey.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Born In The Winter' by artist 'Attack Toys'
Born In The Winter

Attack Toys

Industrial / electronic Rock band from Liverpool

We are Attack Toys, a 4 piece rock band from Liverpool. Kind of difficult to catergorise our sound but 'electronic rock/metal' covers it pretty well.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Reasons' by artist 'Chemical Sun'
Reasons

Chemical Sun

5-Piece Metal-core band from Wigan nr Manchester UK.

5-Piece metal-core band from Wigan nr Manchester UK.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'New Apocalypse' by artist 'Skinbound'
New Apocalypse

Skinbound

Industrial metal, gothic, rock, metal, heavy, dark, atmospheric, guitar, drums, loud

We were another band before this, built up a decent, but not great local fan base, then switched up members, practiced non-stop, played gig after gig... and soon became a force to be reckoned with.
Plus our stage show from Hell...

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'My Own' by artist 'Psychotic Behavior'
My Own

Psychotic Behavior

We are just kids that make music.

5 Piece melodic metal band from Knoxville, Tn

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Fill' by artist 'Scared To Silence'
Picture for song 'Cancer' by artist 'Psychosism'
Cancer

Psychosism

We are a death metal/grindcore band from lowestoft, suffolk

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Pale Forest' by artist 'Theoda'
Pale Forest

Theoda

We are a Progressive Metal band related to such groups as Cynic, Opeth, and Symphony X in the way that our music uses jazz and classical influenced melodies and

We are a Progressive Metal band related to such groups as Cynic, Opeth, and Symphony X in the way that our music uses jazz and classical influenced melodies and interludes in a metal context.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Onset of the Fimbul Winter upon Amon Amarth' by artist 'Burning Midget'
Onset of the Fimbul Winter upon Amon Amarth

Burning Midget

death metal, thrash

Burning Midget is an original metal band from Texas that combines elements of melodic Scandinavian metal, Floridian death metal, and old-school thrash.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Displeasures of the Flesh (rough demo mix)' by artist 'Rampage'
Displeasures of the Flesh (rough demo mix)

Rampage

The band is an attempt to mix much old-school attitude with as much piss, vinegar and humor as possible - though being serious as death at times.  Rampage is Ra

We are Rampage!  No one genre in metal or word can be used to describe what we do other than 'old-school'.  We've studied all the masters and we're busy challenging a legacy Vic has built on the back of three LP's in a row!
We're just making the joyful sounds of death until the shithole burns down around us!
DESTROY YOURSELF FOR SAT...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Me' by artist 'Mercy's Wake'
Me

Mercy's Wake

Mercy's Wake is a band on a mission! Our mission is not only to make great music but to lead people to know that when life is rough when no one else is there, t

Mercy's Wake is a band on a mission! Our mission is not only to make great music but to bring a positive message to the masses. A message of love, hope, and peace. The message that there's more to life than living, there's more to death than dying. There's also the Afterlife, life with Christ!

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Into the Distance' by artist 'dSIVY'
Into the Distance

dSIVY

dSIVY's sound is explained as an Experimental, Melodic Metal with Hardcore Undertones and an Electronic Touch.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Intoxicated' by artist 'Gruv Union'
Intoxicated

Gruv Union

GRUV UNION is an alternative/rock band that combines  Modern R0CK/ALT., rap,funk, rock, punk, surf rock & old school ROUNDABOUT ROCK ,into a very different soun

Before You read or listen to anything on this page... Please clear your mind & Ears.. so that it they are free ...Free to learn...Free to listen...Free to ...JAM !!!These are our Award winning regional ACCOMPLISHMENTS .
* Nominated for Best New Artist OF 2002 by the new Artist Radio Association. 
* Nominated and won most professiona...

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'No Hope/No Cure' by artist 'Six Bullet Solution'
No Hope/No Cure

Six Bullet Solution

check out our site sixbulletsolutionmusic.com

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Lost Girl' by artist 'A Transparent Lie'
Lost Girl

A Transparent Lie

Dark Melodic Hardcore

Dark Melodic Hardcore from Harrogate, England

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Any Last Words' by artist 'HateFightHate'
Any Last Words

HateFightHate


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Slain for the Night' by artist 'ShatteR'
Slain for the Night

ShatteR

Shatter is a hard hitting, in your face metal band located on the southside of Chicago. Our style of metal has been said to be a mix of trash, power, and speed

Shatter is a hard hitting, in your face metal band located on the southside of Chicago. Our style of metal has been said to be a mix of trash, power, and speed metal.We just like to call it true metal with more attitude and less sound effects!

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'SIN IS IN' by artist 'DIMENSION 13'
SIN IS IN

DIMENSION 13

Dimension 13 is an Established Industrial/Metal/Techno Band Based out of St.Louis Mo. 
Members GabrielX, Venus Hollywood, and Frik, Plan on taking their projec

Dimension 13 is an Established Industrial/Metal/Techno Band Based out of St.Louis Mo. 
Members GabrielX, Venus Hollywood, and Frik, Plan on taking their project all the way to the top.
Ready to show The World what they are made of. 
Their Music is Dark, Intense, Emotional, Electro-Industrial, With Vocals that stick to your head and...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Stupid' by artist 'Apathy Theory'
Stupid

Apathy Theory

Fun, cool, awesome, good, floor 13, apathy, theory, apathy theory, the, music

We are a five piece band from Stanwood Washington. Our main influences are Avenged Sevenfold, Arch Enemy, Boysetsfire, Underoath, Atreyu, Pennywise, and many others. We play a mix of metal, screamo, alternative and some punk influence.
Zach - Lead Vocals
Chris - Guitar/Vocals
Jared - Guitar/Vocals
Midget - Bass
Jon - Drums

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'SOULICIDE(Ruff mix)' by artist 'FLawFactoR'
SOULICIDE(Ruff mix)

FLawFactoR

HeAVY LOW TUNED GROOVING METALCORE MADNESS.....DOUBLE BASS EXTREMETIES.....PURE HEAVYNESS, METAL GROOVECORE, HARDCORE DEATH METAL, MATH METAL,

WELL FLAWFACTOR IS A 4 PIECE EXTREME METALCORE BAND BASED ON EXTREME GROOVES...DOUBLE BASS ...LOW GUITARS AND UTTER BRUTAL MUSIC

Metal - Heavy Metal

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