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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Tublatanka
rock music
Beatallica
comedy rock
X-Sinner
Ari Koivunen
hard rock, power metal
Žanil Tataj - Žak
hard rock
Malice
traditional heavy metal
In Solitude
Hermética
thrash metal
Psychostick
hardcore punk
Trelldom
Nightmare
Helstar
power metal
Grand Magus
doom metal, stoner metal
Agonizer
Phil Campbell
hard rock
D. C. Cooper
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.
