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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Divlje jagode
Rob Rock
White Wizzard
Hell
Autograph
glam metal, hard rock
Machine Men
Paul Di'Anno
Akercocke
black metal, blackened death metal
GHOSTEMANE
black metal, hip-hop
Marco Hietala
symphonic metal
Acid Drinkers
thrash metal
Sylvaine
post-metal, post-rock
Todd La Torre
progressive metal
Cage
power metal
Diablo Swing Orchestra
jazz
Per Fredrik Åsly
glam metal, hard rock
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.
