South African Metal

South African metal is a dynamic and multifaceted genre that blends the raw intensity of traditional metal with elements uniquely influenced by the country's diverse cultural landscape. Artists such as Red Helen and Forfeit Thee Untrue incorporate complex guitar riffing and powerful vocal techniques that resonate with global metal standards, while bands like DevilSpeak and Thread of Omen often introduce African rhythms and themes into their compositions. Whether exploring the brutal depths of death metal or the intricate melodies of progressive metal, the genre is characterized by a visceral energy and a sense of authenticity that speaks to the socio-political realities and rich heritage of South Africa.

Latest South African Metal Release
undefined album image
IHOPEYOUCHOKE
Single - Released March 10, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Dream Demon
Peasant
Deity's Muse
Atlantic South
Alinea
Truth Decayed
Top Playlists
The Sound of South African Metal 10 South African Metal artists
The Sound of African Metal 1 South African Metal artist
Spaceuntravel 1 South African Metal artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 10 South African Metal artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 87 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the South African Metal artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. March 10, 2025
  2. February 14
  3. December 1, 2024
  4. November 30
  5. July 5
  6. July 4
  7. June 17
  8. May 10
  9. February 9
  10. January 23
  11. November 23, 2023
  12. September 29
  13. September 1
  14. August 25
  15. July 7
  16. July 6
  17. June 19
  18. May 20
  19. May 19
  20. March 17
  21. February 10
  22. December 2, 2022
  23. December 2
  24. October 28
  25. October 21
  26. October 7
  27. October 1
  28. September 1
  29. August 4
  30. July 23
  31. April 20
  32. April 17
  33. April 8
  34. March 24
  35. March 15
  36. March 14
  37. February 14
  38. November 26, 2021
  39. October 22
  40. October 1
  1. December 1, 2024
  2. February 9
  3. September 1, 2023
  4. July 6
  5. May 19
  6. February 10
  7. December 2, 2022
  8. July 23
  9. April 17
  10. April 8
  11. October 22, 2021
  12. August 20
  13. August 2
  14. June 11
  15. February 15
  16. May 27, 2020
  17. June 28, 2019
  18. January 13, 2018
  19. November 18, 2017
  20. October 5, 2016
  1. March 10, 2025
  2. February 14
  3. November 30, 2024
  4. July 5
  5. July 4
  6. June 17
  7. May 10
  8. January 23
  9. November 23, 2023
  10. September 29
  11. August 25
  12. July 7
  13. June 19
  14. May 20
  15. March 17
  16. December 2, 2022
  17. October 28
  18. October 21
  19. October 7
  20. October 1