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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Soul of Rain
symphonic metal
Tommy Vetterli
thrash metal
Ash Return
hardcore punk
Sucker Head
thrash metal
Seventh Storm
gothic metal, progressive metal
Heavenward
hard rock
Exlibris
PRESENCE
Husein Alatas
pop music, rock music
Vomit Remnants
death metal
John Luke Hébert
In Solitude
Placenta
Angi Schiliro
hard rock
Delirion
The 7th Angle
groove metal, thrash 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.