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heavy metal

NOUN
hard rock
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Things would soon get positively feral as Karol’s backing rock band, composed entirely of women, shredded through the outro of the song “TQG,” giving it a heavy metal edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Born in Pontypridd, Campbell was Motörhead's guitarist from 1984 until 2015, when the heavy metal group disbanded following the death of frontman Lemmy Kilmister.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Instead of relying on heavy metal catalysts, the reaction is activated by an LED lamp at ambient temperature.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Motörhead were the authors of heavy metal anthems including the Ace of Spades.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

With a lurching squeal, the heavy metal slab swung open.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner