2 May 2019

Metal: the fastest growing music genre

From The Panel, 4:32 pm on 2 May 2019

Music distribution company TuneCore reports there's been a 154 per cent growth in the popularity of metal music world-wide.

Metal topped all other genres in 2018 when it came to increased streams and downloads from the previous year.

Other music genres on the rise include:

  • J-Pop – 133% increase
  • R&B/Soul – 68% increase
  • K-Pop – 58% increase
  • World music – 57% increase
  • Instrumental – 42% increase

Metal fan and member of the local band Devilskin, Paul Martin, explains what the appeal of head banging music is.