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
Bonfire
hard rock
Anvil
Primal Fear
power metal
Metal Church
power metal, thrash metal
Saliva
nu metal
Tarot
Ugly Kid Joe
alternative metal, alternative rock
The Pretty Reckless
alternative rock, blues rock
Dio
Rage
power metal
Iris
classic rock, glam rock
Parkway Drive
metalcore
Krokus
hard rock
Lita Ford
glam metal, hard rock
Nevermore
power metal, progressive metal
The Sword
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.