METAL RADIO
Metal radio is fiercely loyal to its audience — stations play everything from foundational heavy metal to extreme subgenres that mainstream radio would never touch. The format has a strong online presence because commercial FM largely abandoned metal decades ago, which pushed the community toward internet radio early.
Covering heavy metal, thrash, death metal, doom, black metal, progressive metal, power metal.
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ALL METAL STATIONS
Radio ERRE18 broadcasts a diverse range of music including 80s hits, blues, hard rock, jazz, metal, and movie soundtracks. The station streams at 192kbps MP3 and operates locally in Italy. Its energy level is high, catering to fans of various genres without specific listener data.
RadCap broadcasts symphonic death metal from the Russian Federation, focusing on high-energy music. The station streams at 320kbps AAC+ and is categorized as a new and platform for metal enthusiasts. Its homepage can be found at radcap.ru.
Radio IMGDUMP broadcasts a diverse mix of classic rock, dance, metal, pop, and pop rock music. Based in Germany, it streams at a high energy level with a bitrate of 320kbps MP3.
100 GREATEST HEAVY METAL broadcasts a mix of classic metal and rock from the 60s to the 90s, focusing on high-energy tracks. Based in Ontario, Canada, the station operates at a quality stream rate of 192kbps MP3. Its content is aimed at fans of heavy metal and classic hits, appealing to both niche and mainstream audiences.
Metal Invasion Radio broadcasts heavy metal and hard rock music from Occitanie, France, primarily in English and French. The station streams at 96kbps AAC and has a high energy level, catering to fans of the metal genre.
ProgressiveMusic broadcasts a blend of alternative rock, metal, progressive metal, and progressive rock from Germany. The station operates at a high energy level and streams at 128kbps MP3. It is considered new and appealing to a niche audience interested in these genres.
Ultra Dark Radio broadcasts a mix of 80s alternative, darkwave, and industrial music from Germany. The station targets an underground audience and features high-energy content, appealing to fans of gothic and metal genres.
Metal Rock Radio broadcasts a high-energy mix of classic rock and metal music. Based in the United States, it streams at 128kbps MP3 and targets fans of the rock genre.
T and J's Radio broadcasts a mix of classic rock, hip hop, metal, punk, and rock music. Based in the United States, it streams at 320kbps MP3 quality and has a high energy level. The station is new and focuses on a diverse range of music genres.
I Hate Free Speech Radio broadcasts a mixed format from Cleveland, Ohio, focusing on unconventional content including comedy, experimental shows, and various music genres like metal and punk. The station operates at a high energy level and targets a niche audience with its bizarre and satirical programming.
0nlineradio METAL broadcasts a mix of death metal, hard rock, and heavy metal from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The station primarily streams in English and German at a bitrate of 192kbps. With a high energy level, it targets fans of the metal genre and is considered new and.
Polygon. FM - Loud Russian broadcasts alternative and hardcore music genres, focusing on metal, metalcore, and nu metal. The station streams at 320kbps MP3 quality and targets listeners seeking high-energy tracks in Russian.
ODINSMETALROCKCLUB broadcasts a variety of heavy metal and gothic rock music, focusing on genres like gothic and medieval rock. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality from Germany, catering to fans of high-energy music.
Rock Antenne Gothic broadcasts a high-energy mix of gothic rock and metal music from Germany. The station operates at a quality stream of 128kbps MP3, targeting fans of the gothic genre.
United FM Radio broadcasts a high-energy mix of metal and rock music from Connecticut, USA. The station streams at 192kbps MP3 and targets a niche audience of rock enthusiasts. As a new and station, it offers a fresh perspective on the genre.
Radio Diabolus broadcasts a mix of heavy metal genres including black metal, death metal, and thrash metal from Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany. The station streams music at 192kbps MP3 and targets a high-energy audience. It is a new and station with a focus on the metal and punk scenes.
Radio SAR - Studencka Agencja Radiowa is a student radio station based in Gdańsk, Poland, focusing on a diverse range of music genres including blues, jazz, metal, pop, and rock. Broadcasting in both English and Polish, it serves the local community with a high-energy format aimed at students and music enthusiasts.
BadRock Hard & Heavy is a Bulgarian radio station dedicated to hard rock and heavy metal music, featuring genres like hardcore, power metal, and heavy rock. The station broadcasts at a high energy level with a streaming quality of 320kbps MP3. As a new and platform, it offers a focused music-only format for enthusiasts of heavy music.
Nt00 Radio broadcasts a diverse range of music genres including alternative, electronic, and various forms of Brazilian music. Operating from Greece, it offers a high-energy listening experience with a focus on underground sounds. The station streams at 192kbps MP3 and is currently as a new platform.
Tiquicia Rock broadcasts alternative, grunge, metal, and rock music from Alajuela, Costa Rica. The station operates in both English and Spanish, offering a high-energy listening experience at 128kbps MP3.
The Source FM broadcasts a mixed format of music including classical, country, hip-hop, and rock from Cornwall, UK. This community radio station operates in both Cornish and English, providing local news and a variety of genres to its audience. With a high energy level, it streams at 110kbps MP3.
Triple j is an Australian radio station based in New South Wales, primarily broadcasting music across genres such as dance, hip-hop, metal, pop, and rock. The station operates at a high energy level, appealing to a youthful audience with a focus on contemporary sounds.
STREETFIGHTER broadcasts a diverse mix of metal music from Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The station operates at a stream quality of 128kbps MP3 and is classified as high energy. As a new and station, it offers a unique selection for metal enthusiasts.
Radio Caprice - Folk Metal broadcasts a selection of folk metal music from its base in the Russian Federation. The station streams at 320kbps AAC+ and targets an audience interested in high-energy metal genres.
Laut.fm alive broadcasts a mix of blues, blues rock, metal, pop, and rock music from Germany. The station streams in English and German at 128kbps MP3, offering high-energy content without listener data available.
Japanradio.de broadcasts a mix of anime, eurobeat, J-Pop, J-Rock, metal, video game music, and Vocaloid from Germany. The station streams at 192kbps MP3 and is aimed at fans of high-energy Japanese music genres. As a new and station, it caters to a niche audience interested in this cultural style.
Radio ProRock broadcasts a high-energy mix of alternative, metal, and rock music. The station streams at 128kbps in Polish and operates without known geographic coordinates. It lacks listener data, indicating limited popularity or reach.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What subgenres of metal are on radio?
Metal radio covers heavy, thrash, death, black, doom, stoner, power, progressive, and melodic metal. Some stations specialize in a single subgenre (death metal only, for instance); others span the full spectrum. Internet radio has been especially important for extreme metal.
Why is metal radio mostly online rather than FM?
Commercial FM stations dropped most metal programming in the 1990s-2000s because advertisers preferred broader formats. This pushed the metal community to internet radio early, resulting in a thriving ecosystem of niche online stations run by dedicated fans.
Which countries have the best metal radio?
Scandinavia (Finland, Sweden, Norway) has an outsized metal radio culture relative to population. Germany, the US, the UK, and Brazil also have strong metal radio communities. Many of the best stations are small, independent operations.