About African heavy metal
African heavy metal is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of heavy metal music and music of Africa.
African heavy metal has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as South African heavy metal.
From Wikipedia
African heavy metal refers to the heavy metal music scene in Africa, particularly in East African countries such as Kenya and Uganda, and Southern African countries including Namibia, Madagascar, Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. It also extends into North African nations such as Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. African heavy metal is characterized by the use of European and American metal genres, usually blended with traditional African instruments and musical styles, creating distinct regional differences.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of African heavy metal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is African heavy metal?
African heavy metal is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of heavy metal music and music of Africa.