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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Pagan Altar
doom metal, hard rock
Lars Ulrich
thrash metal
Kissin’ Dynamite
glam metal, hard rock
Josh Homme
rock music
Koldbrann
black metal
Christian Olde Wolbers
Sami Yli-Sirniö
Phantom Blue
hard rock
Baby Lasagna
house music, pop-punk
Black River
Dead Daniels
Southern rock, glam rock
Blues Saraceno
Tad Morose
power metal
Ron Wasserman
power metal, progressive rock
D'erlanger
alternative rock, power metal
Aesma Daeva
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.