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
JAM Project
anime song, pop music
Powerwolf
power metal
Mastodon
progressive metal, sludge metal
Aria
hard rock, traditional heavy metal
Ghost
arena rock, hard rock
HammerFall
power metal
Rob Zombie
alternative metal, groove metal
Devin Townsend
ambient music, industrial metal
Trivium
melodic metalcore, progressive metal
Phoenix
art rock, folk rock
Ice-T
West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap
Volbeat
hard rock, rockabilly
Blue Öyster Cult
acid rock, hard rock
King Diamond
Ratt
glam metal, hard rock
Annihilator
thrash 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?
Spinsource covers 2362 heavy metal artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.