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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Ritchie Blackmore
Celtic music, blues rock
Mantus
Mother Love Bone
alternative rock, glam rock
The Rev
metalcore, progressive metal
Jeff Pilson
hard rock
Christian Mistress
Malignant Tumour
Voodoo Circle
hard rock
Ram Jam
hard rock
Jarkko Ahola
Sortilège
Valient Thorr
hard rock
Scott Travis
Geezer Butler
hard rock
Michael Vescera
DarkSun
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.