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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Fifth Angel
Kaoru
Warrior
Mat Sinner
Winterborn
Rudy Sarzo
hard rock
Marty O'Brien
Chris Pérez
Eri Shingyōji
Ryan Van Poederooyen
En Esch
Waldemar Sorychta
Scarlet Aura
hard rock
John Tempesta
groove metal, industrial metal
Intrigue
heavy yoik, joik
Kiske/Somerville
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.