The Sound of Native American Metal

"The Sound of Native American Metal" brings together heavy sounds with the perspective and artistry of Indigenous and Native musicians. This playlist moves through fierce thrash, death, black, and groove metal, blending cultural storytelling, reflections on colonization, and raw emotional weight. Tracks like “Kill the Man, Save the Indian” by M.I.S., “MMIW” by Ocean Harvest, and “Dying Language” by Graves of the Monuments and Alexandria Holiday explore historical and social themes, while songs like “Bloodlust” by Six Million Dead and “Ecocide” by Resistant Culture deliver relentless aggression grounded in deep-rooted defiance.

There's a wide mix of styles here — from the atmospheric blackened metal of Ifernach and Vital Spirit, to the sludgy chaos of Mutilated Tyrant, the hardcore energy of Eye and I Dont Konform, and progressive tribal elements from acts like Nechochwen and Shepherds Reign. Some tracks lean experimental (“Put This in Your Cheerios” by Sleep Tastes Pretty), while others go straight for the throat (“Bonecrusher” by Damage Overdose). It’s a snapshot of a growing scene where metal serves as both a cultural voice and a method of resistance.