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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Hurd
hard rock, pop metal
Pasărea Rock
folk rock, hard rock
Jason Hook
alternative metal, groove metal
Krypton
String Demons
classical music, rock music
Stefan Schwarzmann
Sadie
Tobias Sammet
Matthias Jabs
Tothem
power pop, rock music
Asterism
Soulcage
Noora Louhimo
power metal
Tarantula
power metal
Ladybeard
The Blood Divine
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.