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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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    In Flames 'Whoracle' CD In Flames 'Whoracle' CD

    In Flames 'Whoracle' CD

    €17.63

    'Whoracle' is the third studio album by the Swedish metal band In Flames, released on 18 November 1997. This version is a long overdue repress of this classic, a perfect representation of the 90's melodic Swedish death metal sound. CD version...

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    Inter Arma 'Garbers Days Revisited' CD

    Inter Arma 'Garbers Days Revisited' CD

    €15.27

    Inter Arma celebrate their past on 'Garbers Days Revisited', their covers record, recorded in between tours in support of their critically acclaimed 2019 full length 'Sulphur English'. The album, named after the band's practice space, was once again...

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    Inter Arma 'Paradise Gallows' CD

    Inter Arma 'Paradise Gallows' CD

    €11.75

    After already having taken forward-thinking extreme music to unprecedented heights over the course of their short but propulsive career, Richmond's Inter Arma are back with another opus of epic proportions. Like the band's previous works, the new album...

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    Inter Arma 'Sky Burial' CD Inter Arma 'Sky Burial' CD

    Inter Arma 'Sky Burial' CD

    €15.27

    'Sky Burial' is the new album by US extreme metal band Inter Arma from Richmond, Virginia. The mixture of doom, psychedelic sludge, grind and black metal paired with powerful riffs is the recipe for the band's unique sound. After extensive touring in...

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    Inter Arma 'Sulphur English' CD

    Inter Arma 'Sulphur English' CD

    €15.27

    Richmond's Inter Arma, reigning masters of the slow build, continue to trace a distinctly ambitious trajectory through modern metal. Their impulses tend toward the epic, but never bloat; they meld several styles - doom, sludge, and hard psych - without...

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    Inter Arma 'The Cavern' CD Inter Arma 'The Cavern' CD

    Inter Arma 'The Cavern' CD

    €10.57

    After their successful album 'Sky Burial' Inter Arma release an epic one-song EP with a playing time of 41:22 minutes! Inter Arma recorded this song between their numerous tours with Baroness and Russian Circles. The band combines on this amazing...

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    Jinjer 'Alive In Melbourne' CD Front Jinjer 'Alive In Melbourne' CD Back

    Jinjer 'Alive In Melbourne' CD

    €15.27

    'Alive in Melbourne' is the first live album by Ukrainian metal band Jinjer, released on 20th November 2020 by Napalm Records. On 5th March 2020, Ukrainian progressive metal juggernauts Jinjer played a show at Max Watt's House of Music in Melbourne,...

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    Jinjer 'Cloud Factory' CD

    Jinjer 'Cloud Factory' CD

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    '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

    €17.63

    '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

    €15.27

    '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

    €17.63

    '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 Jordfast 'Blodsdad och hor' CD Front

    Jordfast 'Blodsdad och hor' CD

    €14.10

    '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...

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.