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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Kirsten Rosenberg
Leather Leone
Hank Shermann
Mike Chlasciak
Stahlgewitter
Rechtsrock, Rock Against Communism
Marc Rizzo
extreme metal
Frankie Banali
Compressorhead
SinDizzy
Jack Starr
rock music
Mazzeri
doom metal, progressive rock
Dino Cazares
Francis Buchholz
hard rock
Rocky Kramer
neo-classical metal, power metal
Tore Morten Andreassen
ambient music, country music
Ossian
speed metal
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.