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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But a heavy metal chain blocks guests from stepping onto the balcony.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
But a heavy metal chain blocks guests from stepping onto the balcony.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Metallica are the latest group coming to the Sphere in Las Vegas, the band confirmed on Wednesday, marking the first heavy metal act tapped to play the high-tech venue since its opening in 2023.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
With Las Vegas just a short flight or drive from Southern California, the residency is expected to draw fans from Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire looking for a weekend destination built around one of heavy metal’s most enduring live acts.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Heavy metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20metal. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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