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Metal
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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 '07 Awake [Godsmack Cover]' by artist 'Alex Tyte'
07 Awake [Godsmack Cover]

Alex Tyte

Independent Instrumental Artist who loves to make music.

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'The sun is fake' by artist 'No Smiles'
The sun is fake

No Smiles

TRUE MUSIC

No Smiles is who I am I make music for  subatomic particles.
My #1 songs thank you to everyone who has supported this movement
I feel so dead inside
#1 / #2
Eat the Dad
#1 / #57
stab stab stab
#1 / #54
GEODUDE
#1 / #31
Exit Inferno
#1 / #33
Irregularity of equipment
#1 / #34
Fighting to survive (Remix) FT-Souless Fire
#1 / #40
Scum scam ba bam
#1 / #61
tell me
#1 / #40
Jingle Bells
#1 / #67
Jingle them bells
#1 / #67
Conclusion
#1 / #58
Termination
#1 / #...

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Digital Rage' by artist 'Hall Dead'
Digital Rage

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 'Resurrection pt I' by artist 'Cremate The Messiah'
Resurrection pt I

Cremate The Messiah

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Members:
Therese Braun (vocals, acoustic guitar)
Brad Schubert (guitar, backup vocals, other shit...)
Andy Von Wagoner (guitar)
Six (bass guitar, studio engineering)
Dwight Mann (drums)

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Untitled demo from 2010' by artist 'Augmentation'
Untitled demo from 2010

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 'Flowers in a Book' by artist 'Peter J Manson III'
Flowers in a Book

Peter J Manson III

Hello, I am a composer hobbyist. I have been mixing and mastering various music since the late 1900's :) around 1998. Rock, metal, folk, and electronic.

My favorite instrument is guitar but I started experimenting with  piano music when I was child. I still remember playing my aunts piano like it was yesterday. Later in my teen years I picked up a guitar and now I have a collection. I work in the reaper DAW exclusively. Previous I used fruity loops.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Can I Get a F___in Break_' by artist 'Senior Menace'
Can I Get a F___in Break_

Senior Menace ,   none

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 '“WAR GAMES: The Inner Cage' by artist 'Krisza'
“WAR GAMES: The Inner Cage

Krisza


Metal - Heavy Metal 95 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'MAGDALENE-A MYSTICS JOURNEY INTO SORROWS' by artist 'MAGDALENE'
MAGDALENE-A MYSTICS JOURNEY INTO SORROWS

MAGDALENE


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Shadows Of Bitter Grief' by artist 'Of The North'
Shadows Of Bitter Grief

Of The North

Of The North is a project by Tronisphere. A new direction for me so hope you enjoy   Tronis

Metal - Goth Metal

Picture for song 'Song1' by artist 'Demo10'
Song1

Demo10

Demo

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Jonahs Curse - Orange Goblin' by artist 'Jonahs Curse'
Jonahs Curse - Orange Goblin

Jonahs Curse

Guitars, Bass, Drums, and occasional Keyboards and Vocals by Jonah Haggett

Jonahs Curse is a long running DIY project specializing in instrumental Heavy Metal that has returned after a long hiatus, it is not my day job. I do this for fun, the love of the music, and learning as I go. The story of this project can be traced back to the late 90s when two brothers Jonah Haggett on Bass and Eugene Messier on Guitar joined forces to create Explicit Noise and with the addition of Seth Austin on Drum...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'dELETE U' by artist 'RESIDENT ACID'
dELETE U

RESIDENT ACID

Just one guy.

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'The_Booty_Fucking_Bandit' by artist 'PERDEN'
The_Booty_Fucking_Bandit

PERDEN


Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Fuckin Gnat Cloud!' by artist 'Gagmesharkoff'
Fuckin Gnat Cloud!

Gagmesharkoff

Gagmesharkoff is a one-man band that cranks out a diverse mix of punk, various instrumental and garage rock with a minimalistic DIY setup.

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'No Return' by artist 'Beyond the point of no return'
No Return

Beyond the point of no return

A project that create Synthwave Alternative Metal.

A mix between Synthwave, goth, Alternative metal. Based on synths.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Victimizer' by artist 'Jaksonx'
Victimizer

Jaksonx


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Nightmares by Peter Zantey ISWC T-060380783-5' by artist 'Peter Zantey'
Nightmares by Peter Zantey ISWC T-060380783-5

Peter Zantey

Peter Zantey  is a songwriter who writes & co-writes across several genres.

I am a drummer turned songwriter who has performed & recorded over several decades

Metal - Heavy Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Tales Of An Old Horse' by artist 'Agr8Bull'
Tales Of An Old Horse

Agr8Bull

Creating music is cheaper than paying for therapy.

Well, what can I say new about myself, which is not already known by myself.
First of all:
- Music is something I love, but have not been able to concur in the last 30 year. 
- Music is something I love to create, but have not been able to create enough for me. 
- Music is something I love to create out of the moment, but have not been able to create something timeless. 
The journey will be a bumpy ride ... but it will be fun.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Haze - Shoegase Rock Beat' by artist 'VXAQ'
Haze - Shoegase Rock Beat

VXAQ

Prod By VXAQ

Metal - Alternative Metal 125 BPM 4/4 No samples

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$32 Club Beats 95 BPM No samples