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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Sabbrabells
Randy Uchida Group
Squealer
Rinderwahnsinn
Nobu Nakajima
Stonehawk
groove metal, stoner metal
Jeremy Tabor
alternative metal, glam rock
Justin Swartzentruber
alternative metal, alternative rock
CO‐OP
alternative metal, alternative rock
The Sevs
alternative metal, alternative rock
EIZO Japan
LANCE OF THRILL
Tributör
classic rock, hard rock
Sacred Outcry
Smashing Horizon
alternative metal, alternative rock
Redheads
alternative metal, alternative 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.
