heavy metal
noun
1
: a metal of high specific gravity
2
: energetic and highly amplified electronic rock music having a hard beat
Borrowing elements of everything from grunge to progressive rock, from gospel to heavy metal …—
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He listens to heavy metal.
lead, gold, and other heavy metals
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Formed in 1991 in Calabasas, Calif., Incubus is an alternative rock and nu metal band that also combines elements of heavy metal, hip-hop, funk and grunge.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Over the weekend, the iconic heavy metal band Iron Maiden announced that their longtime drummer of over 42 years, Nicko McBrain, was retiring from touring.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
It’s also certified by the Clean Label Project to be free of harmful chemicals and contaminants (like heavy metals and pesticide residue).
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, Helping Hands demonstrated how the heavy metal legends are using their still-formidable musical powers to make their fans take action.
—Brendan Hay, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Over the weekend, the iconic heavy metal band Iron Maiden announced that their longtime drummer of over 42 years, Nicko McBrain, was retiring from touring.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
It’s also certified by the Clean Label Project to be free of harmful chemicals and contaminants (like heavy metals and pesticide residue).
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, Helping Hands demonstrated how the heavy metal legends are using their still-formidable musical powers to make their fans take action.
—Brendan Hay, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Heavy metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20metal. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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