death metal

noun

1. a type of speed metal music featuring violent or Satanic imagery.

death metal

noun

1. 1. a type of heavy-metal music characterized by extreme speed and lyrics dealing with violence, satanism, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      a death-metal band

Word History and Origins

Origin of death metal¹

First recorded in 1985–1990

Example Sentences

After all,the same settings wouldn’t really work for both death metal songs and podcasts about crafting.

From Popular-Science

Two years later, Death Metal Angola is readying for its premiere, and the railway film remains unfinished.

From The Daily Beast

During her college years, Kiesza tried everything—jazz, rock, and death metal.

From The Daily Beast

Targeted to: Disaffected teens, people who think Norwegian Death Metal is “too quiet,” the Angel of Death.

From The Daily Beast