Where to Start with extreme metal

any of a number of related heavy metal music subgenres

101 artists

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extreme metal Artists

About extreme metal

What is extreme metal?

any of a number of related heavy metal music subgenres

Where should I start with extreme metal?

Start with "8" by Kekal. It captures what makes extreme metal worth exploring.

What are the best extreme metal albums?

The extreme metal albums worth hearing first: "8" by Kekal, "I" by Meshuggah, "Dusk... and Her Embrace" by Cradle of Filth, "Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa" by Cradle of Filth and "Human Error" by Unseen Terror.

How many extreme metal artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 101 extreme metal artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.