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Metal

Metal is the heavy end of rock: distorted, riff-centric guitars, powerful drumming, and themes that run from the mythic to the confrontational. Established in the late 1960s and early 1970s by bands like Black Sabbath, it has since branched into one of music's deepest subgenre trees, from thrash and death to symphonic and progressive metal.

Metal on Riffiter: 1,512 albums, 314 rated by the community, averaging 3.7/5, spanning 1968 to 2026, from 49 artists including Powerwolf, Architects, Lamb of God.

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FAQ

Who is the most popular metal artist?
The most popular metal artist on Riffiter is Powerwolf, rated by 15 listeners.
What is the best metal album?
Ranked by community ratings, the best metal album on Riffiter is Reign in Blood by Slayer (4.8/5 from 5 ratings). See the full best metal albums ranking.
How many metal albums are on Riffiter?
Riffiter has 1,512 albums, 314 rated by the community, averaging 3.7/5. Browse them all on the metal albums page.
When was metal's most active era?
By community ratings, the most active era for metal on Riffiter is the 2010s. Its catalogue here spans 1968 to 2026.

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