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 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.
Radio HaZZard of Darkness broadcasts a diverse range of alternative music genres, including darkwave, EBM, and industrial metal. Based in Germany, it operates at a high energy level and streams at 192kbps MP3.
RadCap is a Moscow-based radio station specializing in gothic metal music. Broadcasting in Russian, it offers high-energy content aimed at fans of the metal genre.
Radio Armageddon broadcasts a high-energy mix of metal and rock music from Poland. As a new and station, it targets fans of intense rock genres.
Biker FM broadcasts from Moscow, Russia, focusing on high-energy rock and metal music. The station caters to bikers and enthusiasts of the genre, offering content primarily in English and Russian. Operating at 128kbps, it is a new and station with a local broadcast reach.
RockFM.ru Heavy broadcasts heavy metal music from the Russian Federation, targeting fans of the genre. With a high energy level and a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3, it serves as a platform for both popular and emerging metal tracks.
Radio Caprice - Stoner Metal broadcasts a high-energy mix of stoner metal music from the Russian Federation. It operates at a quality stream of 320kbps AAC+ and caters to an audience interested in the metal and rock genres.
Bizarre Radio broadcasts a mix of alternative rock, metal, and punk rock genres. Operating from Germany, the station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality.
RadCap - Avantgarde Black Metal broadcasts a focused selection of avant-garde black metal music from Moscow, Russia. The station operates in Russian and streams at a quality of 320kbps AAC+. It is a new platform aiming to reach enthusiasts of the metal genre.
RadCap - Thrash Metal is a Moscow-based radio station specializing in high-energy thrash metal music. Broadcasting in Russian, it offers a dedicated platform for fans of the genre, featuring a variety of tracks from both established and emerging artists. With a quality stream of 320kbps AAC+, it aims to cater to the thrash metal community in Russia.
РАДИО ГУСЬ broadcasts a high-energy mix of genres including EDM, dancecore, and hardstyle. Based in the Russian Federation, it streams at 320kbps MP3, catering to a new audience with a focus on music. The station is available for local broadcast and features a diverse range of electronic sounds.
- 1 A - Rock von 1A Radio broadcasts a mix of alternative, classic rock, hard rock, metal, and soft rock. Based in Bayern, Germany, it operates at a high energy level and streams at 64kbps AAC+.
12PUNKS.FM broadcasts a mix of alternative rock, classic rock, heavy metal, and punk music. Based in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, it streams at 192kbps MP3, targeting an audience that enjoys high-energy rock genres.
This radio station broadcasts pagan metal music from the Russian Federation, featuring high-energy tracks. The station can be accessed online via its homepage.
PureRock. US broadcasts a high-energy mix of hard rock and heavy metal from Alabama, focusing on new and classic tracks in the genre. The station is known for featuring content from The Greaseman and aims to cater to rock enthusiasts.
RadCap - Industrial Metal broadcasts a high-energy mix of industrial metal music from Moscow, Russia. The station operates in Russian and is part of Radio Caprice, focusing on a niche audience passionate about the genre. With a streaming quality of 320kbps AAC+, it offers an accessible platform for discovering new tracks.
Radio Caprice - Progressive Metal broadcasts a dedicated selection of progressive metal music, primarily in Russian. Originating from the Russian Federation, it streams at a high quality of 320kbps AAC+.
99.1 KLBP is a public radio station based in Long Beach, California, focusing on a diverse range of music genres including electronic, funk, and indie rock. Broadcasting at a high energy level, it offers a unique blend that caters to listeners seeking new and sounds.
Roger Radio broadcasts a diverse mix of genres including classical, hip-hop, jazz, and drum & bass, with a particular focus on cryptocurrency and community themes. The station operates from Germany and streams music at 320kbps MP3.
Radio Caprice - Melodic Power Metal broadcasts a dedicated selection of melodic and power metal music. Based in the Russian Federation, this station streams at 320kbps AAC+ and caters to fans of high-energy metal.
RadCap broadcasts atmospheric ambient black metal from Moscow, Russia. The station features high-energy music and operates at a quality of 320kbps AAC+. It is a new and platform focusing on a niche genre.
Prog Rock and Metal is a music station based in the United States, focusing on the genres of progressive rock and metal. It streams at 128kbps MP3, offering high-energy content for enthusiasts of both styles.
METAL ONLY broadcasts a continuous stream of metal music at 192kbps MP3 from Germany. This station operates 24 hours a day, focusing exclusively on the metal genre.
RadCap is a music radio station based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in symphonic metal. Broadcasting at a high energy level, it features a selection of metal tracks and is part of the Radio Caprice network.
Big R Radio - 80s Metal FM broadcasts a focused lineup of 80s metal genres, including glam and hair metal, from Washington, USA. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality, catering to fans of hard rock and heavy metal.
Radio Caprice - Funeral Doom Metal broadcasts a focused selection of funeral doom metal music. The station operates at a high energy level, catering to fans of this specific metal subgenre. It streams in high quality at 320kbps AAC+.
RadCap - Folk Metal broadcasts a high-energy mix of folk metal music from Moscow, Russia. The station is part of Radio Caprice and streams at 320kbps AAC+, catering to a niche audience interested in this genre.
Nevermore Radio broadcasts a diverse range of music, primarily focusing on alternative, ambient, and various metal genres. Based in Bogotá D.C., Colombia, the station streams in both English and Spanish, catering to a niche audience. With a high energy level, it offers an eclectic mix that appeals to fans of underground and emerging styles.
Radio Caprice - Symphonic Death Metal broadcasts a high-energy mix of death metal and symphonic elements. Based in the Russian Federation, it streams at 320kbps AAC+.
Radio Rock broadcasts a high-energy mix of rock and metal music in both English and Finnish from Uusimaa, Finland. Operating on FM frequencies 90.0 and 92.2, it targets listeners in the Helsinki area with a focus on new and tracks. The station streams at 262kbps AAC, offering a solid audio quality for rock enthusiasts.
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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.