Southern Metal

Southern metal is a gritty, hard-hitting subgenre of heavy metal music that blends the aggressive riffs and thunderous percussion of metal with the soulful grooves and swagger of Southern rock. Characterized by thick, sludgy guitar tones, powerful vocals that range from melodic to growling, and an unmistakable Southern attitude, this genre pays homage to the traditional sounds of the American South while forging its own path in the metal landscape. Bands within this genre often incorporate elements of blues and country, weaving storytelling and a sense of Southern pride into their music. The result is a sound that's both heavy and heartfelt, reflecting the struggles, stories, and spirit of the South. With a foot stomping blend of musical aggression and lyrical prowess, Southern metal bands like Alabama Thunderpussy, DOWN, and Crowbar, among others, have cultivated a dedicated following and a unique niche within the broader metal genre.

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Gunsmoke
Album - 10 Tracks - Released October 4, 2024

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A Thousand Knives Of Fire
Alabama Thunderpussy
Black Water Rising
Blessed Hellride
Bushfire
Clutch
Crowbar
DOWN
Dixie Witch
Graveyard BBQ
HELLYEAH
Hell Camino
House Of Broken Promises
Jasta
Killer Be Killed
Modern Day Outlaw
PANTERA BLUE
Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons
Philip H. Anselmo and The Illegals
Pro-Pain
Prong
Red Giant
Remove The Veil
Roadsaw
Southern Whiskey Rebellion
Superjoint
Texas Hippie Coalition
The Showdown
The Sign of the Southern Cross
Viking Skull
Whiskey Hell
Zakk Wylde
Zakk Wylde
Clutch
HELLYEAH
DOWN
Texas Hippie Coalition
Killer Be Killed
Crowbar
Pro-Pain
Prong
Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons
Jasta
Superjoint
PANTERA BLUE
The Showdown
Alabama Thunderpussy
The Sign of the Southern Cross
Graveyard BBQ
Black Water Rising
Viking Skull
Philip H. Anselmo and The Illegals
Modern Day Outlaw
Roadsaw
Whiskey Hell
Blessed Hellride
Dixie Witch
Red Giant
Bushfire
Hell Camino
Remove The Veil
House Of Broken Promises
Southern Whiskey Rebellion
A Thousand Knives Of Fire