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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Halford
Gene Simmons
Picture
Arion
Praying Mantis
hard rock
Allen-Lande
hard rock, progressive metal
Mary's Blood
Onmyo-Za
Tony Mills
glam metal, glam rock
Dymytry
Clint Lowery
Miguel Abuelo
hard rock, pop rock
Vinnie Moore
hard rock
Gara Darvish
classical music, funk
Tublatanka
rock music
Black Sun Aeon
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.