Follow Billboard. All rights reserved. If some of what made our list comes from artists not necessarily considered "rock," perhaps it's because the genre gave them the best opportunity to vent their frustrations. On the brighter side, it definitely has to do with the continued breakdown of genre barriers that's left list makers a bit confused, but artists free to experiment more than ever. Post Malone feat. He called upon the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, to add a jolt of authenticity, while fellow Texan Travis Scott floats above the melancholic production.

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Earlier this year, a new study revealed that heavy metal was the fastest-growing genre in terms of streams and downloads from to It would be no surprise if that trend continued in , another banner year for heavy music. Metal and hard rock thrived once again this year, with a vast array of artists delivering stellar songs throughout The past 12 months have seen the return of bands like Tool and Rammstein, who had both been long dormant when it came to new music. Heavy hitters like Slipknot and Korn also came through with a number of strong tracks. Sounds Like: Timeless melodic heavy metal that unabashedly embraces the classic tones of Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne. Why It Matters: Resting right under the surface of every great stoner rock band is a churning soup of psychedelic and prog influences.
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This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. Overview of the events of in heavy metal music. August 7, Retrieved April 16, January 31, September 10,
The rock and roll world exists well beyond the realm of Active Rock radio or the confines of North America. In fact, many of the songs featured received no spins at all. The goal of Hard Rock Daddy is to expose our readers not just to songs, but also to the artists who create the music, which is why each song on the list features a short blurb. Click on the image above to listen to the songs. The list is designed as much for flow as it is for rankings perhaps even more so. Well, the final decision at the very least.