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Heavy Metal

Heavy metal is the genre's classic core: riff-led songs, virtuosic guitar solos, and commanding vocals, codified by Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Its iconography and album-length ambition shaped every extreme style that followed.

Heavy Metal on Riffiter: 518 albums, 78 rated by the community, averaging 3.8/5, spanning 1970 to 2025, from 46 artists including Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath.

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FAQ

Who is the most popular heavy metal artist?
The most popular heavy metal artist on Riffiter is Iron Maiden, rated by 40 listeners.
What is the best heavy metal album?
Ranked by community ratings, the best heavy metal album on Riffiter is Painkiller by Judas Priest (4.8/5 from 6 ratings). See the full best heavy metal albums ranking.
How many heavy metal albums are on Riffiter?
Riffiter has 518 albums, 78 rated by the community, averaging 3.8/5. Browse them all on the heavy metal albums page.
When was heavy metal's most active era?
By community ratings, the most active era for heavy metal on Riffiter is the 1980s. Its catalogue here spans 1970 to 2025.

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