modern metal
what it is
Modern metal, like Modern rock, is an Umbrella term, usually used for bands with a more "modern", current sound. Genres considered part of Modern metal include melodic death metal, metalcore, cyber metal, djent and sometimes progressive 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 modern metal a playlist
turn these 24 artists into something you can press play on.
✦ nearby genres
questions
What is modern metal?
Modern metal, like Modern rock, is an Umbrella term, usually used for bands with a more "modern", current sound. Genres considered part of Modern metal include melodic death metal, metalcore, cyber metal, djent and sometimes progressive metal.
What are good modern metal albums to start with?
Try Siren Charms by In Flames, Dead by April by Dead by April, Maximalism by Amaranthe, and Hell Frost by The Unguided.
Who are some women making modern metal?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/modern-metal/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making modern metal, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20