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Before you start posting say hi and introduce yourself to the community.

Talk about general goings on in the Metal world.

Just got a new album or want to share your favourite? Come review it here!

This section is for Metal connoisseurs. Well thought out discussions and debates using good grammar.

Got something to compare? Post it up in here and see what everyone else thinks!

Talk about your Metal festival experiences.

Interesting Metal related news from around the web. Read and comment on it! Have your say!

If you have something to promote then promote it here. This is a dedicated forum for offers, events, gigs and merchandise.

Talk about anything NOT related to Metal in here.

Everyone welcome. 5 words about your favourite band and 5 word replies only! No wall of deaths.

Elements Black, Death, Epic with a changing tempo. Similar to folk but always portrays battle!

Fast tempos, shrieked vocals, highly distorted guitars played with tremolo picking, blast beat drumming and raw recording.

Heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming and minor keys.

Progressive Metal, "djent" is an onomatopoeia for a heavily palm-muted, distorted guitar chord. Coined by the band Meshuggah.

Slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much "thicker" or "heavier" sound.

Fusion of heavy metal with traditional folk music. This includes the widespread use of folk instruments and vocal style.

The heaviness of doom metal with the dark melancholy of gothic rock

Often used to describe bands like Pantera and Exhorder. With mid-tempo riffs similar to those found in Thrash Metal and a tendency to focus more on groovy syncopation and heaviness than outright speed.

Mid-to-fast-tempo riffs, by thumping basslines, crunchy riffs, extended lead guitar solos, and clean vocals.

Repeating metal guitar riffs, sampling, synthesizer or sequencer lines, and distorted vocals.

The New Wave of British Heavy Metal was a heavy metal movement that started in the late 1970s, in Britain, and achieved international attention by the early 1980s.

A fusion genre which combines elements of heavy metal with other genres, including grunge and hip hop.

Fast tempo and melodic harmonies, the sound tempered by characteristics of speed metal.

Powerful, guitar-driven sound of metal with complex compositional structures, odd time signatures and diverse philosophical lyrics.

Slow-to-mid tempo and features standard-tuned guitars, a bass-heavy sound, melodic vocals, and 'retro' style production.

Fast tempo and aggression, fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead.

Talk about as many niche sub-genres of metal as you like i.e. Metalcore, Deathcore, Melodic Metal etc.

There are lots of forums for artists and bands in here and new ones are being added all the time. Join and start some discussions!

Exchange and share marketing tips with other bands. Get more views, listens, fans and followers. Grow your Metal!

General light hearted band banter.

Know of any good cover bands? Why are they good?

The place to trade stories of admiration and awe for the legends of Metal.

Want to promote your band and show off your music. Here is the place to do it!

Post up awesome Metal artwork and let us know why you like it.

What is your favourite Metal quote? It doesn't have to be from a song, just... Metal.

Share awesome Metal YouTube video links.

A place to interact with other users and have a laugh!

Conversation about your hobbies and projects in here. Metal heads can share a lot in common!

Discuss your favourite lyrics and lyrics you hate.

Everyday tasty recipes with a Metal twist. One thread per recipe including: Name, Description, Ingredients and Method (In a numerical list).

A place to share your favorite Metal photos. These can be anything from gig photos you have taken to professional portraits you like. Yes you can also post photos of Alt Girls here.

Talk about any other type of music in here, why you like them and why you don't.

Post in here if you represent a band and are looking for a band member!

Post in here if you musician or singer looking for a band!

This is the war room of the Metal Forum. This is for our top posters and staff only.