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Metal belongs on physical formats — vinyl, CDs and cassettes.

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Need a quick subgenre cheat-sheet?

Thrash, death, black, doom… If you want the quick break down of the various different corners of Metal try this:

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    Bathory 'Blood On Ice' LP Red Vinyl Bathory 'Blood On Ice' LP Red Vinyl

    Bathory 'Blood On Ice' LP Red Vinyl

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    'Blood on Ice' is the ninth studio album by Swedish extreme metal band Bathory. It was released on 27 May 1996, through Black Mark Production. It is a concept album.Bathory was formed in Stockholm in 1983. Founder Quorthon, a seventeen-year-old...

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    Bathory 'Nordland I' 2LP Black Vinyl

    Bathory 'Nordland I' 2LP Black Vinyl

    $50.04

    'Nordland I' is the eleventh full-length album by Bathory, released in 2002. It is characterized by an unapologetic return to the Viking metal of Bathory's middle period, and features songs written mainly about Norse mythology. It was to be the first...

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    Bathory 'Octagon' LP Black Vinyl

    Bathory 'Octagon' LP Black Vinyl

    $48.11

    'Octagon' is the eighth studio album by the Swedish extreme metal band Bathory. It was released in October 1995 via Black Mark Productions. It continues the retro thrash metal style of the previous album 'Requiem'. It was reissued in 2003, combining the...

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    Bathory 'The Return...' Cassette

    Bathory 'The Return...' Cassette

    $23.08

    'The Return...' (full title The Return of the Darkness and Evil) is the second studio album by Swedish extreme metal band Bathory. 'The Return…' had a significant influence on developing the black metal and death metal genres. An all time...

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    Bear 'Propaganda' CD

    Bear 'Propaganda' CD

    $36.56

    Do you know the feeling of not being sure if you’ve seen that movie before? If BEAR were a movie, they wouldn’t be like that. BEAR are that band you won’t ever forget seeing live. A threat. They come to you, they confront you, they give...

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    Bear 'Propaganda' LP Black Vinyl

    Bear 'Propaganda' LP Black Vinyl

    $48.11

    Do you know the feeling of not being sure if you’ve seen that movie before? If BEAR were a movie, they wouldn’t be like that. BEAR are that band you won’t ever forget seeing live. A threat. They come to you, they confront you, they give...

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    Bear 'Vanta' CD

    Bear 'Vanta' CD

    $32.71

    One of Belgium’s most storied contemporary hardcore bands, BEAR’s rise to infamy has been propelled by their ferocious live show and alche- mical combination of metallic hardcore chaos and hook-laden melodies. Destruction has always been an...

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    Bear 'Vanta' LP Black Vinyl

    Bear 'Vanta' LP Black Vinyl

    $44.26

    One of Belgium’s most storied contemporary hardcore bands, BEAR’s rise to infamy has been propelled by their ferocious live show and alche- mical combination of metallic hardcore chaos and hook-laden melodies. Destruction has always been an...

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    Behemoth 'Evangelion' CD Behemoth 'Evangelion' CD BACK

    Behemoth 'Evangelion' CD

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    Ninth studio album from the Polish Black Metal titans, fronted by the controversial Nergal. Tracklisting CD1: 1. Daimonos 2. Shemhamforash  3. Ov Fire and the Void 4. Transmigrating Beyond Realms Ov Amenti 5. He Who...

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    Belphegor 'Totenritual' CD Belphegor 'Totenritual' CD BACK

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    One of the most extreme bands of the Black/Death scene once again ascends the throne built of bone remains to mercilessly judge mankind three years after their 2014 power demonstration "Conjuring The Dead". "Ritual of the Dead" consists of nine...

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    Benediction 'Scriptures' CD Benediction 'Scriptures' CD BACK

    Benediction 'Scriptures' CD

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    After more than 30 years in the business and twelve years after the last album "Killing Music", Benediction are back with one of their best releases and play again in the Death Metal Champions League. The new album "Scriptures" (produced by Scott Atkins...

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    Beyond The Black 'Beyond The Black' CD

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    German Symphonic Metal shooting stars Beyond the Black look back on a stratospheric success story. Already their 2015 debut album hit like a bomb in their home country. 'Songs of Love and Death' besieged the German Top 15 for weeks and led up to the band...

Metal on vinyl, CD & cassette – heavy listening in physical form

Metal’s built for physical formats. The artwork is part of the experience, the liner notes matter, and a good record (or a properly loud CD) just feels different when it’s in your hands. This Metal section brings together releases from across the genre — from the classic pillars to the more extreme corners — so you can browse by subgenre, by format, or just follow the riffs.

Choose your format

  • Metal vinyl – the full collector experience: sleeves, inserts, variants and big artwork
  • Metal CDs – practical, punchy, and often the easiest way to build a big library
  • Metal cassettes – small, fun, and perfect for limited runs and retro vibes
  • Metal pre-orders – lock in upcoming releases and limited editions early

Metal subgenres at a glance

Metal is a family tree, not a single sound. If you’re not sure where to start, these quick signposts help:

  • Heavy Metal – classic riffs, big choruses, the blueprint
  • Thrash Metal – faster, sharper, built for adrenaline
  • Death Metal – heavier and more intense, from raw to technical
  • Black Metal – atmosphere, edge, frostbitten energy
  • Doom – slow, crushing, riff-forward and moody
  • Groove Metal – thick rhythms and head-nod momentum
  • Metalcore – modern heaviness with hardcore punch and hooks
  • Nu Metal – bounce, attitude, big late-90s/00s energy
  • Industrial – mechanical grooves, electronics and bite
  • Post Metal – cinematic builds, texture, huge crescendos
  • Progressive Metal – odd times, big ideas, serious musicianship
  • Grindcore – fast, chaotic, uncompromising (blink and you’ll miss it)

New to metal? Here’s an easy way in

If you’re coming in fresh (or buying for someone else), you don’t need a PhD in subgenres. Try this:

  • Start with the classics: Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Metallica are the roots a lot of modern metal grows from.
  • Pick your intensity: Heavy Metal → Thrash → Death/Black is a common “turning it up” path.
  • If you like big riffs: Doom and Groove are riff-first and easy to feel straight away.
  • If you like modern punch: Metalcore and Nu Metal tend to bring the biggest hooks and energy.

A quick guide to what makes each style tick

Below is a simple, non-gatekeepy cheat sheet — enough context to help you choose, without telling you how to enjoy your music.

  • Heavy Metal / NWOBHM – the foundation: melodic leads, twin guitars, anthems, and that “classic metal” feel.
  • Thrash – speed and precision: palm-muted riffs, sharp rhythms, and high-energy songwriting.
  • Death Metal – heavier and more aggressive: from raw brutality to highly technical playing and complex arrangements.
  • Black Metal – atmosphere and edge: tremolo riffs, icy textures, and a focus on mood as much as power.
  • Doom – slow and immense: huge riffs, space to breathe, and weight you can practically lean on.
  • Grindcore – extreme speed: short blasts of chaos with punk DNA and metal heaviness.
  • Groove Metal – rhythm-driven: thick guitars, big swing, and riffs designed for movement.
  • Metalcore – modern heaviness: hardcore influence, breakdowns, and big “hit” moments.
  • Nu Metal – bouncy and bold: groove-forward, often more direct, with a big 90s/00s cultural footprint.
  • Industrial – mechanical power: tight, repetitive hooks, electronic textures, and a cold, punchy feel.
  • Post Metal – cinematic builds: long arcs, dynamics, and “wall of sound” climaxes.
  • Progressive Metal – technical and exploratory: odd time signatures, concept-level songwriting, and big variety.

Metal FAQs (quick answers)

  • What’s the difference between thrash and death metal? Thrash is typically faster and more “riff/shout” driven; death metal usually goes heavier with deeper vocals and more intensity.
  • Are cassettes still a thing in metal? Yep — especially for limited runs, underground scenes, and collectors who like the old-school format.
  • What does “blackened” mean? Usually a mix: a genre that blends another metal style with black metal atmosphere or techniques.
  • Why do people collect metal on vinyl? Big artwork, collectable pressings, and the ritual of playing a record — it’s part listening, part experience.