Heavy Metal

Heavy metal is a genre of rock music known for its amplified distortion, powerful rhythms, and aggressive vocals, often characterized by thematic elements of fantasy, mythology, and existentialism. Originating in the late 1960s and early 1970s, it is defined by its intense soundscapes, featuring fast tempos, virtuosic guitar solos, and emphatic beats. Bands like Артур Беркут and Сергей Маврин display the genre's diverse linguistic and cultural influences, while groups such as Let It All Burn and Iron Driver blend old-school metal with modern twists. The genre can evoke emotions ranging from rage to mystery, emphasizing dramatic intensity and theatricality, attracting a passionate and diverse global fanbase.

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Evolution
Album - 11 Tracks - Released April 24, 2026

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Amerikan Kaos
As The Structure Fails
Attila
Axe Dragger
Axel Rudi Pell
Black Label Society
Black Swan
Black Veil Brides
Bodysnatcher
Brainstorm
Burning Lake
Burning Path
Crossbone Skully
Cruel Force
DOMINUM
DOWN
Daeria
Darkthrone
Demons My Friends
DevilDriver
Devoid of Thought
Dream Theater
ERU
Einherjer
El Reno Renardo
Elegant Weapons
Evanescence
Exodus
Gotthard
Gus G.
H.E.A.T
Hallowed
Hardline
Heaven & Hell
In This Moment
Iron Kobra
Iron Master
José Andrëa
Kerrigan
Lamb of God
Lordi
Machine Head
Martial Law
Master Massive
Masterplan
Mega Colossus
Megaraptor
Metal Church
Metal De Facto
Michael Schenker Group
Michael Sweet
Mike Debuc
Moondaygun
Moonspell
Murder
Night Demon
Nue
ONMYO-ZA
Ossian
Otep
Pagefire
Paul Gilbert
Rainbow
Raunchy
Raven
ReoNa
Revolution X
Rob Zombie
Sabaton
Scorpions
Sepultura
Severed Angel
Shotgun Justice
Silly Goose
Sister Sin
Skid Row
Snowy Shaw
Stephen O'Malley
Sully Erna
Tarja
Tesla
Testament
The HU
The Quill
Tony Halliwell
Tre Watson
Truckfighters
Tubero
VARUS
Vanderlust
Vector of Underground
Venom
WWE
We're Wolves
Who on Earth
Yoth Iria
def rebel
Ólafur Arnalds
Эдда
Nirvana
System Of A Down
Guns N' Roses
Sleep Token
Evanescence
Avenged Sevenfold
Black Sabbath
Ghost
Ozzy Osbourne
Marilyn Manson
Scorpions
Def Leppard
Five Finger Death Punch
Pantera
Mötley Crüe
Soundgarden
Bullet For My Valentine
HIM
Sabaton
Megadeth
Rob Zombie
Judas Priest
Motörhead
Asking Alexandria
Mägo de Oz
Gojira
NOTHING MORE
Faith No More
WWE
Skid Row
Lamb of God
Ólafur Arnalds
Black Label Society
Powerwolf
Casey Edwards
Sepultura
Black Veil Brides
Trivium
Dream Theater
Dio
In This Moment
Helloween
Beast In Black
Mike Shinoda
The Darkness
Get Scared
Rainbow
Thin Lizzy
Buckcherry
Twisted Sister
Danzig
Of Mice & Men
Static-X
The HU
Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway
Ram Jam
Sweet
Machine Head
Accept
Arch Enemy
Anthrax
Avatar
Slash
Cradle Of Filth
Quiet Riot
Ted Nugent
def rebel
Distantic
Crush 40
Testament
Battle Beast
Kittie
Tesla
Dynazty
Murder
Eisbrecher
Dokken
Bruce Dickinson
ReoNa
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Saxon
Kreator
Exodus
PAIN
Lordi
The Buttress
Warcry
Nue
Headspace
Yngwie Malmsteen
Saurom
DOWN
Kamelot
Bathory
Barricada
David Draiman
DevilDriver
Iced Earth
Tankcsapda
Jorn