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
Anthrax
groove metal, thrash metal
Accept
Soundgarden
alternative metal, alternative rock
Europe
glam metal, hard rock
X Japan
progressive metal
Meat Loaf
hard rock, progressive rock
Mötley Crüe
glam metal, hard rock
W.A.S.P.
glam metal
Queensrÿche
progressive metal
Viikate
rautalanka
Disturbed
alternative metal, hard rock
Manowar
power metal, true metal
Loudness
progressive metal
Avenged Sevenfold
metalcore, progressive metal
Kid Rock
country music, hip-hop
JAM Project
anime song, pop music
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.