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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 'Felt Hat' by artist 'Pete Moss and the Weed Wackers'
Picture for song 'Moonrock - Rebel Heart' by artist 'Moonrock band New York USA'
Moonrock - Rebel Heart

Moonrock band New York USA

In 1999 the late Shmoulik Avigal had released with the guitarist Dani Shetrit a demo of 12 songs entitled 'Mindless Creatures'. They named the band Moonrock

In 1999 the late Shmoulik Avigal had released with the guitarist Dani Shetrit a demo of 12 songs entitled 'Mindless Creatures'. They named the band Moonrock and had a style between Metal Church and Black Sabbath (Martin era)

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'zabrunid-war cry' by artist 'Zabrunid'
zabrunid-war cry

Zabrunid

Zabrunid is One man band from Tehran,Iran

Zabrunid Band was founded in 2009 by Ardalan Zargarany from persia (Iran), all instruments and vocal by himself,The name of Zabrunid band is taken from the farsi Pahlavi mean that is dead or someone who died ,The music genre of this band is Black Metal and dark Ambient.Currently Ardalan Zargarany is the only musician and singer of Zabrunid

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'No More Pain' by artist 'Daark Dvizion'
No More Pain

Daark Dvizion

no real guitars were harmed in production

Metal - Power Metal No samples

Picture for song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' by artist 'Make Everything Metal'
Total Eclipse of the Heart

Make Everything Metal


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Sanity Siege' by artist 'KOR-RYTHM'
Sanity Siege

KOR-RYTHM

Mr. Nobody. Making noise that even God leans in to hear.

I didnt choose this.  
It chose me.  
I just write what hits.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Silent Truth' by artist 'Moon Occult Ritual'
Silent Truth

Moon Occult Ritual

Started as a dark ambient project, now an Instrumental raw Black Metal project.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Never Good Enough - Janet Fasmer' by artist 'Sygo6'
Never Good Enough - Janet Fasmer

Sygo6

Former musician, performer, producer and generally lazy person having fun with tools and gadgets and sometimes instruments. This site is mainly for archiving.

Sygo6 is a tiny crazy label based in the south of the Netherlands run by GH van Dijk, some imaginary friends, alters, interdimensional creatures, and AI persona's.
We do everything for fun, and because we can.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Aye eye - The Blinded' by artist 'Aye eye'
Aye eye - The Blinded

Aye eye

Technically Bored

Prototype

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Dirt Road' by artist 'Coven6'
Picture for song 'wife3' by artist 'Ozostomia2'
Picture for song '8. As the Embers Glow' by artist 'Witchblade'
8. As the Embers Glow

Witchblade


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Endless' by artist 'From Grace Official'
Endless

From Grace Official

Brutal, melodic, dark, yet full of energy.

Brutal, melodic, dark, and full of energy
The German death/black metal and doom/melodic death metal
hybrid band From Grace from Seesen released their debut
EP Disgrace in September 2025.
Founded in 2023, the band combines dark atmospheres
with hard-hitting riffs and melodic intensity and shows great
potential both as a studio band and live

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'CONSUMED WITH RAGE' by artist 'bootsybrootal'
CONSUMED WITH RAGE

bootsybrootal

i fux wit that weird shit

ADVISORY: EXPLICIT LYRICS
Bootsybrootal is an underground solo project of diverse, dark, and twisted experimental. 
Incorporating multiple genres into a blend of chaos, no song sounds similar and is all original. 
All instrumentals, vocals, and production by bootsybrootal. All songs copyrighted.
Merely made to pacify boredom, nothing serious, just here to share.
DISCLAIMER: For entertainment purposes only, bootsybrootal is not responsible for your actions.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Glitch Dream' by artist 'IamEther'
Glitch Dream

IamEther

Its all just for fun

Music appreciator. If you want to contact me for a collab or anything feel free to leave a comment or any way to connect you feel comfortable with. :) 
Thank you for listening 
Hope you enjoy!

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'I'm a Badass Bitch!' by artist 'Wild C.'
I'm a Badass Bitch!

Wild C.


Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Anastazi feat Воффка - Пылью стать... [2]' by artist 'Voffka'
Anastazi feat Воффка - Пылью стать... [2]

Voffka

Нескромный парень с огромной душой!

Я начал писать стихи с 13 лет, благодаря своей первой неразделенной любви!

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Oh Yeah' by artist 'JB Nation'
Oh Yeah

JB Nation

Greetings from JB Nation

JB Nation was the lunatic behind the 'DEADNATION' and 'JB Project' protocols (2010 - 2024). By the year 2025, he merged both subjects into 1 name 'JB Nation'.
JB Biography:
'Cockpit' was my 1st experimental project with a full band. From 1993 to 1998, I was struggling with this band to revolutionize my soon to be 'John Balls' identity. My nickname was later changed to 'John Balz', and by 2023, the name was finally settled as 'JB Nation' in the courts of almighty gre...

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'Where night takes the name' by artist 'Immortal Corrupter'
Where night takes the name

Immortal Corrupter

Immortal Corrupter is a project metal band from Los Angeles, CA. We combine elements of heavy metal, thrash, and symphonic metal to create a unique and powerful

Immortal Corrupter, we are driven by our love for metal music and the desire to connect with our audience on a deeper level.

Metal - Thrash Metal

Picture for song '08 We're Not Slayer' by artist 'Akademy Shred'
08 We're Not Slayer

Akademy Shred


Metal - Heavy Metal

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