Where to Start with heavy metal
genre of rock music characterized by slack-tuned instruments, and unconventional changes of tonality (key) and time signature (metre)
2362 artists
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Hushed and Grim
Mastodon · 2021
Best heavy metal Albums to Start With
heavy metal Artists
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Chris Caffery
Heaven & Hell
Tommy Lee
glam metal, nu metal
Dynazty
hard rock, power metal
Ángeles del Infierno
Lee Aaron
blues, cool jazz
3 Inches of Blood
power metal
Mass Hysteria
Beast in Black
power metal
Lyijykomppania
doom metal
Bill Ward
hard rock
Axel Rudi Pell
Saber Tiger
Paragon
power metal
Keiko Terada
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?
Spinsource covers 2362 heavy metal artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.