german metal
what it is
German metal refers to heavy metal music produced in Germany. Germany has a long and strong history with heavy metal. It is considered by many to be one of Europe's heaviest contributors to the scene.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is german metal?
German metal refers to heavy metal music produced in Germany. Germany has a long and strong history with heavy metal. It is considered by many to be one of Europe's heaviest contributors to the scene.
What are good german metal albums to start with?
Try Brain Damage by Vendetta, Zombie Attack (2017 Remaster) by Tankard, Existential Dead End by Aeveron, and Excalibur by Grave Digger.
Who are some women making german metal?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/german-metal/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making german metal, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-22