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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Richard Benson
blues rock, hard rock
Aldious
Varathron
black metal
Lemmy
hard rock, rock and roll
Su Ta Gar
speed metal, thrash metal
Silent Force
Toshi
J-pop, Japanese rock
Mark Jansen
extreme metal, symphonic metal
Kilpi
David Draiman
alternative metal, hard rock
Texas Hippie Coalition
Southern metal, groove metal
Axl Rose
hard rock, rock music
Teräsbetoni
power metal
Sinner
hard rock, traditional heavy metal
Last in Line
Vitja
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.