Metal Subgenres
Everything published on Viyolens under Metal Subgenres — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Metal Music New Releases
Metal music new releases span traditional heavy metal to extreme subgenres, each offering distinct sounds and innovations. Stay current with evolving metal landscapes through streaming, specialist sit...
A Beginner's Guide to Death Metal
It looks impenetrable from the outside, but give it the right six records and this genre clicks faster than you'd think.
Progressive Metal Subgenres, Explained
The genre covers a wide range of approaches. Understanding the subgenres helps explain why listeners respond so differently to bands that carry the same label.
Symphonic Metal Subgenres, Explained
The genre divides into several distinct subgenres based on tempo, tonal character and compositional emphasis — understanding the differences helps you find the variant that suits your preferences.
Heavy Metal Subgenres, Explained
The History of Black Metal
From a Venom album title to a small, notorious Norwegian scene and on into a truly global genre, here's how black metal actually unfolded.
The Complete Guide to Djent
Djent is a modern metal subgenre defined by a distinctive palm-muted guitar tone and technical complexity. Discover how this sound emerged and influences modern heavy music.
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Black Metal
Black metal is an extreme metal style built on speed, harsh vocals, dense guitars and dark atmosphere.
Death Metal
Discover death metal equipment built for fast, heavy and articulate performances, from rehearsal to recording.
Djent
Djent is a progressive metal style built on syncopated riffs, precise rhythm and a tight, percussive guitar sound.
Heavy Metal
Heavy metal combines powerful riffs, heavy drums and dramatic vocals for a loud, precise rock sound.
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Industrial Metal
Industrial metal fuses heavy guitars with electronics, samples and mechanical textures for a hard-edged, modern sound.
Metal Music New Releases
Metal music new releases highlight the latest albums, EPs and singles from across the heavy music spectrum.
Progressive Metal
Progressive metal combines technical musicianship, heavy tones and ambitious structures. Explore gear for detailed, dyna...
Symphonic Metal
Symphonic metal blends heavy riffs with orchestral drama, cinematic layering and powerful, expansive production.
