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heavy metal

NOUN
hard rock
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The five-piece Seattle band, who play "aggressive yet emotionally stirring heavy metal" according to AllMusic, external, released their 12th album in September 2025 and have 350,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Uranium, a radioactive heavy metal, is typically locked inside minerals in soil.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

She said certain samples she’s worked on with Metabolic Studio have gone from testing at high heavy metal levels to nearly contaminant-free.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Wallace Laboratories in El Segundo, Babcock Laboratories in Riverside, Waypoint Analytical in Anaheim and other labs offer more detailed soil tests that measure heavy metal particles in addition to other fertility factors.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Besides the fact that deep down he’s a terrible person, he listens to the worst music—nineties heavy metal.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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