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
Rata Blanca
Iron Savior
power metal
Vince Neil
glam metal, hard rock
Sebastian Bach
hard rock
Virgin Steele
power metal
Hate
black metal, death metal
Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus
Girlschool
new wave of British heavy metal
Poisonblack
gothic metal
Orange Goblin
stoner metal
Mercyful Fate
Adrenaline Mob
alternative metal, groove metal
Jorn
hard rock
Viper
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal
grunge, progressive metal
Dee Snider
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.