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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Insurrection
melodic death metal, thrash metal
I Chaos
brutal death metal
Chain
thrash metal
Death by Dawn
death metal, thrash metal
Trident
black metal, death metal
Enraged
brutal death metal, melodic death metal
Vortex
Tránsito Libre
power metal
Arteus
glam metal, hard rock
Bryttania
Morass
Ozirisz
Clairvoya
Carnivora
Deep Sea Kings
Beyond Forgiveness
gothic 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.
