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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 'Better Off Alone' by artist 'Pauzed (US)'
Better Off Alone

Pauzed (US)

Heavy, Hard and in your face.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Half Past Dead' by artist 'Iron Lung Remedy'
Half Past Dead

Iron Lung Remedy

Iron lung Remedy formed in December of 2000 with the current line up of Luke Donald (vocals,guitar) Rob Skotis (bass,backup vocals) Ben Kochli (drums) and Jared Kelley (guitar,backup vocals). They have released two eps and just released there first lp in august of 2004 independtly entitled Can't hold us back, Can't tie us down. They range from lots of different influneces that all come together to form a unique sound. Hailing from Culpeper, Va. they are always on tour trying to play shows anywhe...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Tongue In Cheek' by artist 'Butlik'
Tongue In Cheek

Butlik

80's style Classic Rock/Heavy Metal band.

Meet Butlik, a 80'S Style garage band extraordinaire !
Jargly E. Malmjones - Lead Vocals/Lead Guitar
Clay - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
Heff - Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals
Dave - Percussion/Lead Vocals/Backing Vocals
BamaTrav - Roadie/Comic Relief

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Horny pig' by artist 'MEAT GRINDER'
Horny pig

MEAT GRINDER

MEAT GRINDER - GRIND GORE BAND FROM COLOMBIA

We are MEAT GRINDER from COLOMBIA south america ... making grind gore in the shitter

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Into The Arms of Satan' by artist 'Blood Haven 666'
Into The Arms of Satan

Blood Haven 666

Blackened Thrash

Blood Haven is a Blackened Thrash band from Phoenix, AZ. We are currently finishing our debut cd, it will be out soon, hopefully! Our goal is to see the Christian Paradigm FALL!

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Judgement' by artist 'Shadow of Memories'
Judgement

Shadow of Memories

gothic metal

Metal - Goth Metal

Picture for song 'Live For Death, Die For Life' by artist 'Purge UK'
Live For Death, Die For Life

Purge UK


Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Sue' by artist 'j gale kilgore kountry'
Sue

j gale kilgore kountry

one man band,

kilgore kountry music
http://www.myspace.com/jgalekilgore
http://www.youtube.com/eyeballmusic

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'City of Ringold' by artist 'Paranoid'
City of Ringold

Paranoid

Southern Metal

We are a three piece southern metal band from Boston Massachusetts (actually in Boston, not some town an hour away). We love to play, and have been doing it since we were 14. We're also looking to start touring sometime in the near future.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Cry Me a Bag of Chips' by artist 'Pretty Train Crash'
Cry Me a Bag of Chips

Pretty Train Crash

A perfect blend of abrasiveness and beauty. Stylus Magazine describes Pretty Train Crash's Nasty Masterpiece EP as Elaborately layered well-crafted songs, addin

Pretty Train Crash is a six-member adult contemporary metal band out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. You may be asking yourself, 'What in the world is adult contemporary metal?'. Well, try mixing the sounds of Faith No More, Alice in Chains, and Depeche Mode. You might just find out.
Formed in December of 2001, Pretty Train Crash have...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Unhinged' by artist 'Tremulus'
Unhinged

Tremulus

Tremulus is a heavy metal band similar in style to Pantera, Metallica and Slayer. Chicago style balls-out Metal guaranteed to make your ears bleed.

OUR LATEST CD  IS NOW AVAILABLE RIGHT HERE AT THE . 
. to read reviews of both Tremulus CD's.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Where GOD Fears to Tread' by artist 'Senior Menace'
Where GOD Fears to Tread

Senior Menace

On June22,2017, I will be hitting 54 and still rocking my sound.  Played on the road for several years and now I write and play all the instruments.  Lots of wo

I'm a hard workin, beer drinkin musician! I swear a lot and poke fun at a lot of things..
The world kinda pisses me off as to how it has gotten sooo ANAL! I love watching comedians, especially Preacher Lawson as he is so fuckin funny! My super day job is driving a route and filling vending machines as well as looking after fresh food...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song '424 Don't Smoke Coke' by artist 'Step Daddy J J Child'
424 Don't Smoke Coke

Step Daddy J J Child

West Coast Rapper Step Daddy J from Broadmoor Richmond BC

Hey this is Step Daddy J ! I am a rapper from Broadmour Richmond BC .
Rap music is my life ! Rapping on the mic , making beats , taking awesome pictures , listening to other rappers around the globe and listening to the tightest beats !
I've made so much music in my life !! My old records where fun and unique . I want to have my own professional studio so I can keep the hits coming and have the hits sound professional grade ..
I fir...

Metal - Goth Metal

Picture for song 'Digital Cage (Official)' by artist 'Ben Elkanar'
Digital Cage (Official)

Ben Elkanar

Instrumental Rock / Metalcore / Ballads / OFFICIAL / SOLOS / COVERS

Instrumental Rock / Ballads / Metal Guitar Solos / Covers by Ben Elkanar.
Stay tuned and follow for more upcoming releases and updates!
I use Distrokid to upload my music to Spotify, iTunes, and more.
So should you! Here's a 7 percent discount: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/3140814
2013-2026 Ben Elkanar All Rights Reserved.

Metal - Heavy Metal 150 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Scaphism (The Boats)' by artist 'Augmentation'
Scaphism (The Boats)

Augmentation

Augmentation is the project of former Black Oxygen guitarist and co-founder of M.O.E. Studios, Brad Schubert.

Augmentation is an 'absolute music' project.   The sound is a mixture of various metal sub genres, ambience and incorporates the flowing composition of classical music.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Nightmares of The Hell [Live] October 29, 2025' by artist 'Hall Dead'
Nightmares of The Hell [Live] October 29, 2025

Hall Dead

This is an AI band! I did it with Suno AI!

Hall Dead  Official Biography
Origin: Switzerland
Founded: October 8, 1990s
Genre: Dark Metal / Horror Rock / Heavy Metal
Debut Album: King of the Hall (9. October 2025)
Born from the underground of Switzerland in the late 1990s, Hall Dead began as a dark vision  a band unafraid to confront themes of faith, death, and madness. Founded on October 8, they combined the heaviness of classic 90s Metal with the haunting textures of Dark Rock and Gothi...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Nail In The Coffin' by artist 'Randy Chapman'
Nail In The Coffin

Randy Chapman

Hard Rock Heavy Metal Guitar Virtuoso From Florida.

Driven purely by his passion to create music Randy's vibrant and fluent way of playing the guitar with emotion and feel comes from the heart. His expert compositional skills and technique combined with his sense of melody and tone are instantly recognizable. His ability to improvise as well as his strict discipline of music theory help define his approach to music. Randy's vast knowledge of the recording and his ability to capture the moment...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Waning Moon (A Vampire's Lament)' by artist 'TimeSpoken'
Waning Moon (A Vampire's Lament)

TimeSpoken

Words, music, art, life. Let's change the world.

I love people and getting to know people. If you want to know me or if you want to collaborate, please feel free to contact me. I'm also open to writing lyrics for your instrumentals. I am in France so it may time to get back to you. Thanks for reading my page and listening to my music. 
Writing and music have always been my sanctuary, my healing stone and my secret garden.

Metal - Goth Metal No samples

Picture for song 'slooow' by artist 'Mystic (netherlands)'
slooow

Mystic (netherlands)

Mystic combines elements from mostly heavy metal, some progressive rock and even some jazz here and there to create emotional music you will hopefully like.

Mystic is basically a one-man project, except for the vocals that will be handled by two guest singers. Mystic has tons of ideas and sketches, and will finalise these into a demo in due course of 2011/2012. Mystic combines influences mostly from metal, progressive rock and jazz. Guitars are real; bass, keyboards, drums and other instrumen...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Show me the light' by artist 'Atomic DNA'
Show me the light

Atomic DNA

Solo artist, guitarists, vocalist, producer

Metal - Power Metal

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