slam
what it is
"Slam" in music usually refers to slam death metal; a type of brutal death metal which focuses on breakdowns. However, this tag may be used for completely different and unexpected artists completely unrelated to metal.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
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
✦ make slam a playlist
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questions
What is slam?
"Slam" in music usually refers to slam death metal; a type of brutal death metal which focuses on breakdowns. However, this tag may be used for completely different and unexpected artists completely unrelated to metal.
What are good slam albums to start with?
Try Midi 20 by Grand Corps Malade, Make Them Beg for Death by Dying Fetus, Grotesque Monument Of Paraperversive Transfixion by Epicardiectomy, and Microwaved Weed by Bodybox.
Who are some women making slam?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/slam/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making slam, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20