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
On the Rocks broadcasts a mix of alternative, indie, metal, pop, and rock music from Germany. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and operates with a high energy level.
SHREDDED by RauteMusik broadcasts hardcore and heavy metal music at a high energy level. The station streams in 192kbps MP3 format and operates locally in Germany.
Flatlines Radio broadcasts a mix of darkwave, EBM, and gothic music from Germany. With a high energy level, it features an eclectic range of genres including industrial, melodic rock, and neofolk.
Bandit Metal is a Swedish radio station dedicated to the metal genre, broadcasting at a high energy level. It streams music at 128kbps MP3 quality, catering to an audience that is new to the metal scene. The station operates locally, providing a fresh take on metal music.
181. FM - 80's HairBand broadcasts a focused selection of hair metal music from the 1980s. Located in Virginia, this station streams at 128kbps MP3 and targets listeners who appreciate the high-energy vibe of the era.
Virage Radio Metal broadcasts a high-energy metal music format from France. The station streams at 64kbps AAC+, providing a dedicated platform for metal enthusiasts.
Rock & Folk broadcasts a mix of rock genres including blues, classic rock, metal, and punk from France. The station primarily operates in French and streams at a quality of 192kbps.
Radio OIOM broadcasts a diverse range of music genres including blues, dance, house, jazz, metal, pop, and rock. Operating from Poland, it streams at 128kbps MP3 quality. The station features a high energy level, catering primarily to music enthusiasts.
True Black Metal Radio broadcasts high-energy black metal music from Ukraine. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and caters to a niche audience passionate about the genre.
RadCap broadcasts crossover thrash metal music from Moscow, Russia. The station features high-energy tracks and is part of the Radio Caprice network. It operates at a quality of 320kbps AAC+ and is aimed at metal enthusiasts in the region.
SFTD RADIO broadcasts alternative rock and heavy metal music from Lisbon, Portugal. The station streams at 192kbps MP3, offering a high-energy listening experience. Its homepage is accessible at songs4deaf.blogspot.com.
Rock Antenne Modern Metal broadcasts a high-energy selection of heavy metal music from Germany. The station operates at 128kbps MP3 quality and is focused on modern metal genres, appealing to a niche audience of metal enthusiasts.
HardRadio MP3 broadcasts a high-energy mix of metal and rock music from the United States. Operating at 128kbps, it targets listeners seeking intense music experiences.
Crucial Velocity Radio broadcasts a high-energy mix of classic metal, hard rock, and thrash from Ontario, Canada. The station operates at a quality stream rate of 192kbps MP3 and targets fans of hardcore and heavy metal. As a new and station, it focuses solely on music content, appealing to a niche audience.
RadCap is a radio station based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in neoclassical metal music. It streams at a high energy level with a quality of 320kbps AAC+.
Radio Bizzz broadcasts hard rock and metal music in French from Canada. It streams at 128kbps MP3 and operates locally. The station has a high energy level but lacks listener data.
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio broadcasts a mix of classic rock, heavy metal, and indie rock from Mexico. The station operates in both English and Spanish, delivering high-energy music with a focus on the rock genre.
Best Net Radio - 80s Metal broadcasts a selection of heavy metal music from the 1980s. Based in the United States, it streams at 128kbps MP3, offering a high energy listening experience.
MRR Manitu Rock Radio broadcasts a mix of classic rock, hard rock, metal, pop, and progressive rock from Lisbon, Portugal.
NRJ LINKIN PARK broadcasts a high-energy music format focused on the rock and nu metal genres, prominently featuring the band Linkin Park.
MaximusRockFM broadcasts alternative rock and metal music from Colombia. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and maintains a high energy level, focusing exclusively on music content.
Hotmix Meal broadcasts heavy metal, nu metal, and related genres from France. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and operates in English, focusing on high-energy music content.
Solid Rock Radio broadcasts a mix of Christian rock and metal music from South Carolina, USA. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and has a high energy level, catering to listeners who enjoy rock genres with a Christian message.
RadCap - Oriental Metal is a music radio station based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in the metal genre with an emphasis on oriental influences. Broadcasting at a high energy level, it streams in 320kbps AAC+ and is part of the Radio Caprice network.
Radio Caprice - Power Metal broadcasts a focused selection of power metal music from Moscow, Russia. The station streams at 320kbps AAC+ quality and is aimed at a high-energy audience. Despite being new and relatively it showcases the genre's intensity and depth.
RadCap broadcasts melodic heavy metal music from Moscow, Russia. The station features high-energy tracks and operates at a quality of 320kbps AAC+.
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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.