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
Angel Dust
power metal, progressive metal
Tribulation
gothic metal
Yoshiki
classical music, hard rock
Lillasyster
Mahogany Rush
psychedelic rock
Black Debbath
comedy rock, hard rock
WarCry
Tokyo Blade
Exciter
speed metal, thrash metal
Zakk Wylde
Dark Moor
hard rock, symphonic metal
Civil War
power metal
Whitecross
Christian metal
Tony Iommi
Almafuerte
Dream Evil
power 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.