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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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    Jinjer 'Cloud Factory' CD

    Jinjer 'Cloud Factory' CD

    £12.99

    'Cloud Factory' is the second studio album by Ukrainian metal band Jinjer. It was originally self released in 2014, before being re-released by their label, Napalm Records, on 16th February 2018. This is extremely groovy, disharmonic djent - technically...

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    Jinjer 'King of Everything' CD

    Jinjer 'King of Everything' CD

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    'King of Everything' is the third studio album by Ukrainian metal band Jinjer, released on 29th July 2016 by Napalm Records. Being Ukraine's best-kept extreme metal secret, the technically sophisticated four-piece Jinjer represent an incredibly catchy...

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    Jinjer 'Macro' CD

    Jinjer 'Macro' CD

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    'Macro' is the fourth studio album by Ukrainian metal band Jinjer, released on 25th October 2019 by Napalm Records. Ukrainian progressive metal wrecking machine Jinjer have returned with their long-awaited new album 'Macro' and once again prove why the...

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    Jinjer 'Micro' CD

    Jinjer 'Micro' CD

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    'Micro' is the third EP by Ukrainian metal band Jinjer, released on 11th January 2019 by Napalm Records. How many bands manage to create something truly unique? Something that defies categories and boundaries and defy all expectation? Jinjer are the...

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    Jinjer 'Wallflowers' CD Digipack

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    'Wallflowers' is the fifth studio album by Ukrainian metalcore band Jinjer, released on 27th August 2021 by Napalm Records. 'Wallflowers' not only presents a methodical and premeditated next step in the band's already imposing career, but moreover, it...

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    Jordfast 'Blodsdad och hor' CD

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    'Blodsdåd och hor' (Bloodshed and whoredom) is the third installment in the Jordfäst saga and the darkest chapter thus far. Bellowed by the winds from the past, it is forged with steel and blood in a furnace built by Scandinavian rock. The...

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    Knocked Loose 'Pop Culture' CD Knocked Loose 'Pop Culture' CD

    Knocked Loose 'Pop Culture' CD

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    Knocked Loose - Bryan Garris (vocals), Isaac Hale (lead guitar), Cole Crutchfield (rhythm guitar), Kevin Otten (bass) and Kevin Kaine (drums) - was formed in Kentucky in 2013, and released their first EP the following year. Initially the EP was released...

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    Knosis 'GENKNOSIS' CD Jewel Case

    Knosis 'GENKNOSIS' CD Jewel Case

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    Knosis is the brain child of Japanese multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ryo Kinoshita. With songs written to represent the internal battle Ryo has faced during the past few years, they are filled with pure emotional essence of pain and loneliness which...

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    Knosis 'GENKNOSIS' LP Clear Vinyl

    Knosis 'GENKNOSIS' LP Clear Vinyl

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    Knosis is the brain child of Japanese multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ryo Kinoshita. With songs written to represent the internal battle Ryo has faced during the past few years, they are filled with pure emotional essence of pain and loneliness which...

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    Krisiun 'Mortem Solis' CD Digipack

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    'Mortem Solis' is the twelfth studio album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun, released on 29th July 2022 by Century Media records. The masters of Brazilian old-school death metal Krisiun are back. Following their last album, 'Scourge of the...

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    Kruger 'Adam & Steve' LP Black Vinyl

    Kruger 'Adam & Steve' LP Black Vinyl

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    Swiss noisemongers KRUGER are set to release their 5th studio album in early October. After a tour with Gojira last year and armed with a new guitar player and thirteen years of noise expertise, the quintet is ready to unleash Adam and Steve. Produced by...

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    KVAEN 'The Funeral Pyre' CD Digipack KVAEN 'The Funeral Pyre' CD Digipack Front

    KVAEN 'The Funeral Pyre' CD Digipack

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    Released on 28th February 2020 by Black Lion Records, 'The Funeral Pyre' is the debut album from Swedish black metal project KVAEN, led by Jakob Björnfot. Drawing inspiration from the northern landscapes of Sweden, 'The Funeral Pyre' blends...

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    KVAEN 'The Great Below' CD

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    Two years after the successful and critically acclaimed debut album 'The Funeral Pyre' took the worldwide underground scene by storm, we're ready for the next chapter in the KVAEN saga. On 'The Great Below', KVAEN has taken everything to the next step...

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    KVAEN 'The Great Below' LP White Vinyl

    £32.99

    Two years after the successful and critically acclaimed debut album 'The Funeral Pyre' took the worldwide underground scene by storm, we're ready for the next chapter in the KVAEN saga. On 'The Great Below', KVAEN has taken everything to the next step...

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.