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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Wrathchild America
thrash metal
Galactic Cowboys
progressive metal
The Black League
deathrock
Golden Core
doom metal, progressive metal
Skarlett Riot
hard rock, pop-punk
King Diamond
Sid Wilson
techno
Masayoshi Yamashita
X.Y.Z.→A
A Sound of Thunder
David T. Chastain
Destiny
Kenji Ohtsuki
Mark Tremonti
alternative metal, hard rock
Red Aim
punk rock, raga rock
King James
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.