Category: Metal

Stoner Metal

Stoner metal is a form of heavy music genre and characterized by slow tempos, down-tuned guitars and a thick, fuzzy sound. The name of the genre comes from its …

African Heavy Metal

The history of African heavy metal been a slow but steady process. It started with the emergence of popular bands like Kanaan and Black Missionaries in the early 2000s, …

Thrash Metal

This is a subgenre of metal music that originated in the early 1980s. It combines the speed and aggression of hardcore punk with the intensity and complexity of heavy …

Nu-Metal

What is Nu-Metal Music? Nu-metal is a blend of heavy metal and other genres that originated in the 1990s. The genre was especially popular in North America during the …

Industrial Metal

Some bands use electric guitars to create heavy metal riffs, while others physically abuse the instrument to create the harshest, most abrasive sounds possible. By incorporating death, doom, and …

Industrial

Initially a blend of academic avant-garde electronic experimentation and post-punk aggression, Industrial eventually evolved into the most raw and aggressive combination of rock and electronics. History of the Genre …

Crossover Thrash

Crossover Thrash, often simply called crossover, is a subgenre, that combining elements of extreme metal genres and punk, along with other musical styles. This unique fusion results in the …

Heavy Metal

With countless genres in the music world, finding one that resonates with you and aligns with your personality can be challenging. However, if you’re seeking something on the heavier …

Metal Music Types and Bands

The sheer number of metal subgenres available to fans is overwhelming for anyone new to the genre. Names don’t mean much if you look at them on paper. Doom …