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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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Metallica Saved My Life dives into the powerful, life-changing impact of foundational heavy metal band Metallica on their fans.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
Some makeup also contains chemicals like preservatives, heavy metals, and stabilizers.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Les Binks, former drummer for the legendary heavy metal outfit Judas Priest has died at age 73.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heavy metal
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“Heavy metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20metal. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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