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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Ron Keel
hard rock
Diviner
Wolfchant
Sads
glam rock, hard rock
Dropout Kings
Neonfly
power metal, rock music
Sibiir
Yasuharu Takanashi
Sturm und Drang
Heir Apparent
Dennis Dunaway
hard rock, psychedelic rock
Michael Rodenberg
Tank
new wave of British heavy metal
Sascha Paeth
Corey Glover
funk
Sister Sin
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.