About Pop metal
Pop metal is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of metal music. Its influences include pop music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Lordi, Poppy, Amaranthe and Ugly Kid Joe.
From Wikipedia
Pop metal (sometimes conflated with or used interchangeably with glam metal) is an umbrella term for commercial heavy metal and hard rock styles that feature prominent pop music elements such as catchy hooks and anthemic choruses. It became popular in the 1980s among acts such as Bon Jovi, Europe, Def Leppard, Poison, Mötley Crüe, and Ratt.
The term is also applied to some artists and bands that have formed since the 1990s that mix aspects of pop and heavy metal into their sound.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Pop metal.
- ↑ metal music
Key artists
- Lordi
- Poppy
- Amaranthe
- Ugly Kid Joe
Frequently asked questions
What is Pop metal?
Pop metal is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of metal music. Its influences include pop music.
Who are famous Pop metal artists?
Lordi, Poppy, Amaranthe and Ugly Kid Joe.