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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Yūri Sugimoto
Hiroaki Matsuzawa
Katsuji Kirita
Akio Shimizu
Masafumi Minato
Karukan
Matatabi
Hiroya Fukuda
Denkare
Yūsuke Takahama
Michael Piranio
Mortuum
Open Fire
Deaf Dealer
traditional heavy metal
Endless
alternative rock, progressive metal
Pavla Kapitánová
blues, middle of the road
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.
