heavy metal
genre of rock music characterized by slack-tuned instruments, and unconventional changes of tonality (key) and time signature (metre)
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Hushed and Grim
Mastodon · 2021
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Black 'N Blue
glam metal, hard rock
Sugizo
Raskasta Joulua
Christmas music
Alcatrazz
hard rock
Carajo
alternative metal, groove metal
Shaman
Warfaze
Cirith Ungol
doom metal, power metal
Green Carnation
avant-garde metal, death metal
Diablo Blvd
hard rock
The Almighty
hard rock
Cloven Hoof
Almah
Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons
hard rock
Lord
power metal
The Obsessed
doom metal
About heavy metal
What is heavy metal?
genre of rock music characterized by slack-tuned instruments, and unconventional changes of tonality (key) and time signature (metre)
Where should I start with heavy metal?
Start with "Hushed and Grim" by Mastodon. It captures what makes heavy metal worth exploring.
What are the best heavy metal albums?
The heavy metal albums worth hearing first: "Hushed and Grim" by Mastodon, "Rock n Roll Jesus" by Kid Rock, "Trial by Fire" by Yngwie Malmsteen, "Redeemer of Souls" by Judas Priest and "Nostradamus" by Judas Priest.
How many heavy metal artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 2362 heavy metal artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
