heavy metal
genre of rock music characterized by slack-tuned instruments, and unconventional changes of tonality (key) and time signature (metre)
2362 artists in the catalog.
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Barlows
alternative rock, glam metal
The Very Simple Band
alternative metal, alternative rock
Settle Your Scores
alternative rock, emo
Feed the Beast
alternative metal, alternative rock
Avant Zoom
alternative metal, alternative rock
Cain & Abel 90210
Collapse
Dyslesia
Stereotypical Working Class
Mastifal
Nick and the Groove
alternative rock, blue-eyed soul
Rise to Addiction
Vuelta Atrás
alternative rock, blues rock
Hedfirst
The Dives
alternative metal, alternative rock
Chuck Behler
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.
