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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In the aughts, Coe collaborated with some members of heavy metal band Pantera, as well as Kid Rock, even covering music by the latter.
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Lamb of God is an American heavy metal band originating from Richmond, Virginia.
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Outside experts generally agreed with the government’s assessment, noting that small amounts of substances such as heavy metals are naturally occurring in the environment.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
His last record, released in 2006, was a collaboration with Dimebag Darrell and other former members of the heavy metal group Pantera.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Lamb of God is an American heavy metal band originating from Richmond, Virginia.
—Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Outside experts generally agreed with the government’s assessment, noting that small amounts of substances such as heavy metals are naturally occurring in the environment.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Heavy metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20metal. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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