Groove Metal
Everything published on Viyolens under Groove Metal — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Thrash Metal Subgenres, Explained
Thrash metal isn't one sound, it's a family of them. Here's what actually separates crossover, technical, progressive, blackened and groove — no waffle.
The Best Groove Metal Artists to Know
From Pantera's founding influence to Lamb of God's 21st-century continuation, these are the essential artists in the groove metal tradition and the records that define them.
The Best Groove Metal Songs Right Now
The best groove metal songs concentrate the genre's defining qualities in three to five minutes — this guide covers the essential tracks from Pantera, Sepultura, Machine Head and White Zombie.
Groove Metal Subgenres, Explained
Groove metal produced several related subgenres — nu metal, metalcore, sludge metal and post-thrash each developed from the same rhythmic foundation but took it in a distinct direction.
Groove Metal for Newcomers: Where to Start
New to groove metal? Start with Pantera's Vulgar Display of Power, move to Sepultura and Machine Head, then use this guide to explore the wider catalogue in the right order.
The History of Groove Metal
Groove metal emerged from the thrash underground in the late 1980s and reached its commercial peak in the mid-1990s with Pantera, Sepultura and Machine Head — this is the complete timeline.
Essential Groove Metal Albums Explained
The essential albums in the groove metal tradition span the early 1990s, with Pantera, Sepultura, Machine Head and White Zombie producing the definitive recordings — this guide covers them all.
A Beginner's Guide to Groove Metal
Groove metal builds its impact on heavy mid-tempo riffs and rhythmic precision rather than speed — this guide explains what makes the style distinct and how to start exploring it.
