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
METAL ONLY is a radio station based in Germany that broadcasts heavy metal music 24 hours a day. It streams in both English and German at a bitrate of 192kbps MP3.
RadCap - Nu Metal broadcasts a high-energy mix of nu metal music from Moscow, Russia. The station operates at 320kbps AAC+ and is part of the Radio Caprice network, targeting fans of the metal genre. As a new station, it aims to carve out a niche in the local music scene.
La Grosse Radio Métal is a French radio station focused exclusively on hard rock and metal music. Broadcasting at a high energy level, it streams at 192kbps MP3, catering to a niche audience passionate about this genre.
Hazzard of Darkness is a German radio station that focuses on alternative music genres including darkwave, EBM, gothic, industrial, metal, and rock. It streams at 192kbps MP3 quality and has a high energy level. The station broadcasts locally and has geographical coordinates for its transmission.
laut.fm Schwarze Szene broadcasts a selection of dark wave, electro, gothic, industrial, medieval, metal, and neofolk music. This German station operates at a high energy level with a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3. It is designed for listeners interested in alternative and underground music genres.
Radio Ultra broadcasts a mix of alternative rock and metal music from the Russian Federation. Operating at a high energy level, it streams at 256kbps MP3 and is currently gaining popularity as a new and station.
RadCap - Metalcore broadcasts a focused selection of metal and metalcore music from Moscow, Russia. Operating at a high energy level, it features content primarily in Russian. The station is part of Radio Caprice and streams at 320kbps AAC+.
UP THE IRONS broadcasts hard rock and heavy metal music from Austria. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and is characterized by a high energy level. It operates locally but lacks listener data for popularity assessment.
WebRadio Epigon broadcasts from Vimperk, Czechia, focusing on Czech rock and metal music. This student radio station operates at a high energy level, streaming at 128kbps MP3.
idobi Howl broadcasts hardcore and metal music from Washington, USA. The station streams at 128kbps MP3, focusing on new music with a high energy level.
Laut. FM Bang Radio broadcasts a high-energy mix of death metal, hard rock, and melodic metal from Germany. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 quality and focuses exclusively on music content.
laut.fm - Endzeit FM broadcasts a selection of heavy metal genres, including black metal, folk metal, and metalcore. The station streams at 128kbps MP3 and has a high energy level, focusing exclusively on music content.
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.
Radio Maximum - Supernova broadcasts heavy metal and rock music in both English and Russian. Located in the Russian Federation, it operates at a high energy level with a streaming quality of 96kbps AAC+. The station does not have listener data available.
RadCap - Melodic Metalcore broadcasts a focused selection of melodic metalcore music from Moscow, Russia. The station operates at a high energy level, catering to fans of the metal genre.
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.
Radio Caprice - Thrash Metal broadcasts a focused selection of thrash metal music from its base in the Russian Federation. The station streams at 320kbps AAC+ and targets heavy metal enthusiasts with a high-energy format.
BurnFM is a music-focused radio station based in Bayern, Germany, specializing in alternative, hard rock, and metal genres. Broadcasting at 128kbps MP3, it targets listeners with a high energy level, appealing to fans of rock music.
Radio Caprice - Symphonic Power Metal broadcasts a high-energy mix of symphonic and power metal music. Based in the Russian Federation, it streams in English at 320kbps AAC+.
Bandit Rock broadcasts a mix of alternative rock, classic rock, hard rock, and heavy metal from Sweden. The station operates at a high energy level and streams at 128kbps MP3. As a newer station, it remains relatively catering to rock enthusiasts in the local community.
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 - 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.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.