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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Seikima-II
hard rock
Eclipse
album-oriented rock, hard rock
Henry Rollins
hardcore punk
Project46
Jon Schaffer
Massacration
comedy rock, glam metal
Warlock
Brocas Helm
power metal
Artch
Dave Grohl
alternative rock, rock music
King Kobra
glam metal, hard rock
The Damned Things
hard rock
Savage Messiah
thrash metal
Sarcofagus
Crystal Viper
power metal
Huntress
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.
