Groove Metal

Groove metal is a subgenre of heavy metal characterized by a strong, rhythmic focus that emphasizes a steady, infectious beat, often featuring mid-tempo riffs and a groove-oriented sound. It combines the intensity of traditional metal with grooves and rhythms that encourage headbanging and physical engagement. Bands like Pantera and Lamb of God exemplify this style, blending powerful guitar riffs with a groovy, pulsating rhythm to create a heavy yet accessible sound. Essentially, groove metal emphasizes rhythm and groove as core elements, making it both energetic and rhythmically compelling.