[se-ka]

Music is considered metal when it features a heavy sound that is typically characterized by the use of loud, distorted electric guitars, aggression, and masculinity. It also often includes forceful and intricate drumming, and a vocal presentation that ranges from melodic to piercing. The genre is also known for its darker, morbid, and sometimes fantastical lyrics and themes, which can include topics like death, pain, war, hate, and other negative or supernatural subjects.