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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Show-Ya
hard rock
Oz
Witchfinder General
doom metal
Lynch Mob
rock music
While Heaven Wept
doom metal, epic doom metal
Electric Eel Shock
Sarke
black metal, thrash metal
Kick Axe
Snowy Shaw
black metal, glam metal
Jon Oliva's Pain
progressive metal
Andre Matos
Barren Cross
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Depresszió
rock music
Spinal Tap
comedy rock, hard rock
Daniel Lioneye
stoner 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.
