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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Annick Giroux
doom metal
Felipe Plaza Kutzbach
black metal, doom metal
Jarvis Leatherby
rock music, soul
Adam Neal
El Dragón
Inquisición
Lino Nava
Niketz
rock music
Harlax
rock music
Athenar
Nibbs Carter
hard rock
Stonelake
Tanim Sufyani
Yenz Leonhardt
Bobby Schottkowski
thrash metal
Andrzej Nowak
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.