Since we frequently see folks asking for help in getting into metal music or discovering new metal bands, I figured that it would be a good idea to create a parent/aggregator topic to serve as a guide to the many helpful threads that the community has created.
Metal Genre Resource Topics
- Doom Metal: Doomology 101: Doom Metal Appreciation
- Folk Metal: Welcome to Valhalla
- Melodic Death Metal: Melodic Death Metal 101: The Gothenburg Sound
- Power Metal: The Great Thread of Power Metal
- Progressive Metal: Progology 101: Gradual Otological Dementia
- Shred: Shredology 101: An Exploration in Axe Murdery
- Thrash Metal: Thrashology 101: The Joy of Thrash
- Thrash/Death Metal: Thrashology 201: Thrash/Death and You
Other/Crossover Music Genre Resource Topics
Metal Monthly Topics
Each month a topic is created with detailed lists of the new metal albums that are being released, complete with links to promo/preview tracks or other pre/post-release content when available.
Misc Metal Resource Threads
- So… what metal song are you listening to right now?
- Post your favorite Metal Album of the year! (2016)
‘Looking for …’ Topics
- I need some super ridiculously specific metal music
- Metal quest: looking for super-clear “studio” heavy metal
- I love the energy of metal but hate cookie monster vocals. Help
- I need some Black Metal Recommendations
Have a topic that you want to be added to this aggregator topic or any suggestions? Just shoot me a PM.