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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.
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Picture for song 'Assimilated (new)' by artist 'RoccoAst'
Assimilated (new)

RoccoAst

we're an Alternative Rock band from Neunkirchen, in Saarland (germany)

we're Roccoast- Resistance is futile

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Tomorrow's Mourning' by artist 'Apnea'
Tomorrow's Mourning

Apnea

Crushing death metal from Missouri!!!!!

Apnea crushing metal from Springfield, MO

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'All The Things In Life' by artist 'I DECAY'
All The Things In Life

I DECAY

hardcore, death metal, thrash, double bass, solos, growls, screams,

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Darque Carnival' by artist 'DARQUE CARNIVAL'
Darque Carnival

DARQUE CARNIVAL

Darque Carnival, which includes Pasquale Zagari (guitar), Rick Brenner (drums), Isaac Harris (vocals), and Tim MacDonald (bass) came together in May of 1999. Si

Darque Carnival, which includes Pasquale Zagari (guitar), Rick Brenner (drums), Isaac Harris (vocals), and Tim MacDonald (bass) came together in May of 1999. Since that time Darque Carnival has played over 100 shows with such acts as Dope, Testament, 40 Grit, Deeds of Flesh, Nile, December, Witchery, Pissing Razors and dozens more! Be...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'You' by artist 'There4'
You

There4

alternative metal, hard rock, 6- piece original  band

Since it’s formation in ’99, There4 has learned a lot about focus in the face of an ever-evolving music business. Lessons in maintaining musical intensity and creative expansionism, allow this 6-piece to persevere around every corner. Dedication to the goal of winning fans at every show and finding a label that can bring their music to the next level, lie at the core of everything they do. There4’s lineup is a fusion of varying musical tas...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Smoke Screen' by artist 'REDEZRA'
Smoke Screen

REDEZRA

HEAVY, Heavy, HEAVY but tasty! Old school meets new school.

Welcome to REDEZRA music and please check out our
site at www.redezra.net All the pictures you'll
need to see just how UGLY we really are!!! Anyway
we're glad to put free music out for any and all
who would like to take and earfull of METAL...
And when you stop in to our site sign the guest
book and let us know what your thoughts are on the
music and band over all is. ThanX in advance.
    REDEZRA

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'True To Us' by artist 'Initiate Chaos'
True To Us

Initiate Chaos

a metallic hardcore band from vacaville california, initiate chaos formed about a year ago and took all there frustrations out from there everyday life and form

were a 5 piece deathcore band from vacakill california and were just 5 kids that love to make music and hope you like it too.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Stanger Things' by artist 'del giovanni clique'
Stanger Things

del giovanni clique

del giovanni clique infuses an intriguing mix of musical landscapes with an intense interpretive spirit to create a unique flavor of in-your-face alternative hi

del giovanni clique infuses an intriguing mix of musical landscapes with an intense interpretive spirit to create a unique flavor of in-your-face alternative hip hop in the true spirit of rock 'n' roll.  
A kicking blend of thought-provoking lyricism, electrifying guitar riffs, funky tight bass and drum rhythms allow del giovanni cli...

Metal - Rap-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 'against the grain' by artist 'NO KNOWN SOLUTION'
against the grain

NO KNOWN SOLUTION

unsigned metal/thrash/emo band from north west england. www.noknownsolution.com

unsigned metal/emo/thrash band from wigan england.
influenced by bands like pantera, tool, glassjaw ,deftones ,poison the well.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Falling To Pieces' by artist 'Eddie Buzzard'
Falling To Pieces

Eddie Buzzard

I was in Eddie Buzzard for a while.  Now I'm not.

Eddie Buzzard's music is an intricate combination of shear testosterone-driven brutality, complicated rhythmic technicality, screaming honesty, and soaring melodic truth.  The band's first effort is a testament to the potential of Eddie Buzzard, and enhances upon the proud metal traditions of such bands as Slayer, Fear Factory, Meshuggah, Sepultura and more, giving a unique Midwestern twist to the genre, and providing much-needed stylistic inn...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Sky High' by artist 'Simple Wisdom'
Sky High

Simple Wisdom

Simple Wisdom is a five piece band hailing from Detroit, Michigan and has toured independently!

Simple Wisdom is a band on a mission to bring great music with catchy hooks and melody along with being on the edge and keeping your interest and their music and their intense live shows!
Simple Wisdom has toured independently through the midwest and eastcoast, along with doing this they landed touring with Adema and Trustcompany for multible dates!

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Black Haired bi***' by artist 'Amish Mob'
Black Haired bi

Amish Mob

Amish Mob was founded in 1996 because we, as fans of true rock, were fed up with all of the same old crap we were being force-fed by the radio, and the dance happy bar bands that seem to all have the same set list. We play first and foremost to please ourselves, and other like-minded individuals as well, because we know that classic metal/hard rock is viable market that is largely overlooked, leaving the fans of hard rock music from the 70's & 80's feeling somewhat deserted. We decided to play m...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Number 1 (Studio Version Six)' by artist 'Waffle Chunks'
Number 1 (Studio Version Six)

Waffle Chunks

Heavy Metal

Band Line-up is:
 
Danny Alvarez, vocals and Lead Guitar
Ivan, Rythm guitar
Chago (The Kid) Guitar
Chago Duran, Drums
George Lopez, Bass

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Who you F*CK with' by artist 'FLawFactoR'
Who you FCK with

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

Picture for song 'Vernetzte Gesellschaft' by artist 'GFK (Metal Hardcore)'
Vernetzte Gesellschaft

GFK (Metal Hardcore)

GFK is playing Hardcore mixed with Metal stuff. Plain Heavy stuff !

GFK is a 5 piece political hardcore/metal outfit from Quebec City, Canada. They have been rockin' around Eastern Canada for 7 years now. The line-up have changed several times since the band was searching for the style that fits the most with their attitude and inner feelings. Now, the band has been with the same line-up for a while, which is:
Jessy : Vocals
Vincent : Drums
Remy : Guitar & Back Vocals
Mike : Guitar
Sonny...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song '::/*\ MAYA HYENA /*\::' by artist 'Maya Hyena'
::/\ MAYA HYENA /\::

Maya Hyena

Heavy, artistic, modern day rock 
for the advanced souls...

for the latest news, mp3s and tour dates.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Awaken the Master (guitar cover)' by artist 'Aegis of Clarity'
Awaken the Master (guitar cover)

Aegis of Clarity

Welcome to my guitar practice space. Covering metal songs, mainly Dream Theater and Children of Bodom! :)

This page serves as a personal archive of guitar practice recordings.
All tracks are non-commercial cover performances created for educational and practice purposes only.
All rights to the original compositions, recordings, and trademarks are fully owned by their respective copyright holders.
No copyright infringement is intended.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'All Good Things Must Come To An End (Instrumental)' by artist 'Troy Donoughue'
All Good Things Must Come To An End (Instrumental)

Troy Donoughue

Troy Donoughue is an amateur vocalist and musician who has worked on many musical projects over the years, and has recorded and preserved many of his songs.

Metal - Heavy Metal