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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Scott Travis
Maroon
metalcore, punk rock
Arthemis
hard rock, power metal
Anders Nyström
extreme metal
Jimi Jamison
album-oriented rock, country music
Pontus Norgren
power metal
Dave Lombardo
experimental rock, groove metal
Tim "Ripper" Owens
Viking Skull
hard rock, stoner metal
Vinny Appice
Alogia
hard rock, power metal
Hurricane
Ahoora
crossover prog, progressive rock
Aslag Guttormsgaard
Roadrunner United
Red Warszawa
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.