Metal subgenres

Metal subgenres are specific styles within the broader heavy metal genre, characterized by distinct sounds, themes, and technical elements. For example, thrash metal features fast tempos and aggressive riffs; death metal incorporates guttural vocals and complex rhythms; black metal emphasizes atmosphere, tremolo picking, and often dark or mystical themes; and doom metal has slow tempos and a heavy, brooding feel. Others include power metal with melodic, anthemic tunes, and progressive metal, which blends complex structures and experimentation. These subgenres reflect diverse approaches and aesthetics within metal, catering to different musical preferences and creative expressions.