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Welcome to J-Metal, the go-to community for fans of Japanese metal! From iconic bands to the newest underground sensations, join us in celebrating and discussing everything about Japan's heavy metal scene.

This is the place for all things Japanese metal. We encourage discussion, music sharing, and discovery. Whether you're here to chat about your favorite bands or find new music, you’re in the right spot.


Rules:

  1. J-Metal Only: All posts must be related to Japanese metal, no matter the subgenre.

  2. Stay on Topic: Posts should be related to Japanese metal. Off-topic content may be removed.

  3. No Spamming: Avoid posting the same content multiple times or self-promotion without engagement.

  4. Credit Where Due: If sharing art, videos, or other creative works, please credit the original creators.

  5. Use Flairs: Help keep the subreddit organized by using the appropriate flair for your post.

  6. No Piracy: Please do not post illegal download links or ask for them.

  7. Tag NSFW Content: If your post contains graphic or mature content, please tag it as NSFW.


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🎸 Soundcheck Sunday: Worldwide Metal Spotlight! - February 02, 2025

Welcome to Soundcheck Sunday, where we take a break from the usual and explore metal from around the world! This is your chance to share and discuss your favorite international metal bands, discover new sounds, and celebrate the global metal scene.

How it works: All international metal content for the day should go in the comments of this post. Posts outside of this thread that aren’t related to Japanese metal may be removed. So let’s keep things organized and dive into the best of global metal right here!

Feel free to drop links, talk about new releases, give shoutouts to underrated bands, or share your favorite tracks. This is your space to bring in the best that worldwide metal has to offer!

2 Comments
2025/02/02
14:01 UTC

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🎌 Free-for-All Friday! 🎌 - January 31, 2025

Post anything Japanese!

Welcome to Free-for-All Friday! Once a week, we open up the floor for you to share anything related to Japan—but not necessarily metal.

🎉 What You Can Post Here:

J-Pop, City Pop, or other genres of Japanese music.

Anime, manga, or Japanese pop culture.

Travel stories or recommendations from Japan.

Art, food, or anything uniquely Japanese!

❗ Important Rules:

All non-metal content must stay in the comments of this post. Anything outside of this thread will be removed.

Keep it respectful and follow subreddit rules. No spam, no piracy, and credit original creators if sharing artwork or media.

Feel free to dive into this weekly space and explore all things Japan! Let’s keep the focus on Japanese metal the rest of the week, but here, let’s celebrate the broader spectrum of Japanese culture! 🎌

1 Comment
2025/01/31
14:02 UTC

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JMETAL PLAYLIST

1 Comment
2025/01/27
11:56 UTC

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Release Hallucination - ASTERIA

2 Comments
2025/01/27
11:51 UTC

1

🎸 Soundcheck Sunday: Worldwide Metal Spotlight! - January 26, 2025

Welcome to Soundcheck Sunday, where we take a break from the usual and explore metal from around the world! This is your chance to share and discuss your favorite international metal bands, discover new sounds, and celebrate the global metal scene.

How it works: All international metal content for the day should go in the comments of this post. Posts outside of this thread that aren’t related to Japanese metal may be removed. So let’s keep things organized and dive into the best of global metal right here!

Feel free to drop links, talk about new releases, give shoutouts to underrated bands, or share your favorite tracks. This is your space to bring in the best that worldwide metal has to offer!

2 Comments
2025/01/26
14:01 UTC

2

FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER - Dystopia Survivors

1 Comment
2025/01/26
09:08 UTC

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🎌 Free-for-All Friday! 🎌 - January 24, 2025

Post anything Japanese!

Welcome to Free-for-All Friday! Once a week, we open up the floor for you to share anything related to Japan—but not necessarily metal.

🎉 What You Can Post Here:

J-Pop, City Pop, or other genres of Japanese music.

Anime, manga, or Japanese pop culture.

Travel stories or recommendations from Japan.

Art, food, or anything uniquely Japanese!

❗ Important Rules:

All non-metal content must stay in the comments of this post. Anything outside of this thread will be removed.

Keep it respectful and follow subreddit rules. No spam, no piracy, and credit original creators if sharing artwork or media.

Feel free to dive into this weekly space and explore all things Japan! Let’s keep the focus on Japanese metal the rest of the week, but here, let’s celebrate the broader spectrum of Japanese culture! 🎌

1 Comment
2025/01/24
14:02 UTC

1

🎸 Soundcheck Sunday: Worldwide Metal Spotlight! - January 19, 2025

Welcome to Soundcheck Sunday, where we take a break from the usual and explore metal from around the world! This is your chance to share and discuss your favorite international metal bands, discover new sounds, and celebrate the global metal scene.

How it works: All international metal content for the day should go in the comments of this post. Posts outside of this thread that aren’t related to Japanese metal may be removed. So let’s keep things organized and dive into the best of global metal right here!

Feel free to drop links, talk about new releases, give shoutouts to underrated bands, or share your favorite tracks. This is your space to bring in the best that worldwide metal has to offer!

1 Comment
2025/01/19
14:02 UTC

1

🎌 Free-for-All Friday! 🎌 - January 17, 2025

Post anything Japanese!

Welcome to Free-for-All Friday! Once a week, we open up the floor for you to share anything related to Japan—but not necessarily metal.

🎉 What You Can Post Here:

J-Pop, City Pop, or other genres of Japanese music.

Anime, manga, or Japanese pop culture.

Travel stories or recommendations from Japan.

Art, food, or anything uniquely Japanese!

❗ Important Rules:

All non-metal content must stay in the comments of this post. Anything outside of this thread will be removed.

Keep it respectful and follow subreddit rules. No spam, no piracy, and credit original creators if sharing artwork or media.

Feel free to dive into this weekly space and explore all things Japan! Let’s keep the focus on Japanese metal the rest of the week, but here, let’s celebrate the broader spectrum of Japanese culture! 🎌

1 Comment
2025/01/17
14:02 UTC

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Magistina Saga - Regret

1 Comment
2025/01/15
12:05 UTC

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FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER's new album, "Anthems of the Resilient", to be released on 12th March 2025

1 Comment
2025/01/14
11:04 UTC

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ALICETOPIA's new album, "Haze of Scarlet", to be released on 19th March 2025

1 Comment
2025/01/14
11:01 UTC

1

🎸 Soundcheck Sunday: Worldwide Metal Spotlight! - January 12, 2025

Welcome to Soundcheck Sunday, where we take a break from the usual and explore metal from around the world! This is your chance to share and discuss your favorite international metal bands, discover new sounds, and celebrate the global metal scene.

How it works: All international metal content for the day should go in the comments of this post. Posts outside of this thread that aren’t related to Japanese metal may be removed. So let’s keep things organized and dive into the best of global metal right here!

Feel free to drop links, talk about new releases, give shoutouts to underrated bands, or share your favorite tracks. This is your space to bring in the best that worldwide metal has to offer!

1 Comment
2025/01/12
14:01 UTC

1

Undying Words - シュラバサラ

1 Comment
2025/01/10
23:03 UTC

1

🎌 Free-for-All Friday! 🎌 - January 10, 2025

Post anything Japanese!

Welcome to Free-for-All Friday! Once a week, we open up the floor for you to share anything related to Japan—but not necessarily metal.

🎉 What You Can Post Here:

J-Pop, City Pop, or other genres of Japanese music.

Anime, manga, or Japanese pop culture.

Travel stories or recommendations from Japan.

Art, food, or anything uniquely Japanese!

❗ Important Rules:

All non-metal content must stay in the comments of this post. Anything outside of this thread will be removed.

Keep it respectful and follow subreddit rules. No spam, no piracy, and credit original creators if sharing artwork or media.

Feel free to dive into this weekly space and explore all things Japan! Let’s keep the focus on Japanese metal the rest of the week, but here, let’s celebrate the broader spectrum of Japanese culture! 🎌

1 Comment
2025/01/10
14:02 UTC

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Unveil Raze - Battle of Life [Official Lyric Video]

1 Comment
2025/01/09
20:03 UTC

1

I've been sleeping on Deluhi!

1 Comment
2025/01/08
23:44 UTC

6

DIABLEVOIX「DAZE」

1 Comment
2025/01/05
14:10 UTC

1

🎸 Soundcheck Sunday: Worldwide Metal Spotlight! - January 05, 2025

Welcome to Soundcheck Sunday, where we take a break from the usual and explore metal from around the world! This is your chance to share and discuss your favorite international metal bands, discover new sounds, and celebrate the global metal scene.

How it works: All international metal content for the day should go in the comments of this post. Posts outside of this thread that aren’t related to Japanese metal may be removed. So let’s keep things organized and dive into the best of global metal right here!

Feel free to drop links, talk about new releases, give shoutouts to underrated bands, or share your favorite tracks. This is your space to bring in the best that worldwide metal has to offer!

1 Comment
2025/01/05
14:01 UTC

1

🎌 Free-for-All Friday! 🎌 - January 03, 2025

Post anything Japanese!

Welcome to Free-for-All Friday! Once a week, we open up the floor for you to share anything related to Japan—but not necessarily metal.

🎉 What You Can Post Here:

J-Pop, City Pop, or other genres of Japanese music.

Anime, manga, or Japanese pop culture.

Travel stories or recommendations from Japan.

Art, food, or anything uniquely Japanese!

❗ Important Rules:

All non-metal content must stay in the comments of this post. Anything outside of this thread will be removed.

Keep it respectful and follow subreddit rules. No spam, no piracy, and credit original creators if sharing artwork or media.

Feel free to dive into this weekly space and explore all things Japan! Let’s keep the focus on Japanese metal the rest of the week, but here, let’s celebrate the broader spectrum of Japanese culture! 🎌

1 Comment
2025/01/03
14:02 UTC

2

RED HEELS / Alpha 【MV】

1 Comment
2025/01/01
11:05 UTC

2

🎸 Soundcheck Sunday: Worldwide Metal Spotlight! - December 29, 2024

Welcome to Soundcheck Sunday, where we take a break from the usual and explore metal from around the world! This is your chance to share and discuss your favorite international metal bands, discover new sounds, and celebrate the global metal scene.

How it works: All international metal content for the day should go in the comments of this post. Posts outside of this thread that aren’t related to Japanese metal may be removed. So let’s keep things organized and dive into the best of global metal right here!

Feel free to drop links, talk about new releases, give shoutouts to underrated bands, or share your favorite tracks. This is your space to bring in the best that worldwide metal has to offer!

1 Comment
2024/12/29
14:01 UTC

2

🎌 Free-for-All Friday! 🎌 - December 27, 2024

Post anything Japanese!

Welcome to Free-for-All Friday! Once a week, we open up the floor for you to share anything related to Japan—but not necessarily metal.

🎉 What You Can Post Here:

J-Pop, City Pop, or other genres of Japanese music.

Anime, manga, or Japanese pop culture.

Travel stories or recommendations from Japan.

Art, food, or anything uniquely Japanese!

❗ Important Rules:

All non-metal content must stay in the comments of this post. Anything outside of this thread will be removed.

Keep it respectful and follow subreddit rules. No spam, no piracy, and credit original creators if sharing artwork or media.

Feel free to dive into this weekly space and explore all things Japan! Let’s keep the focus on Japanese metal the rest of the week, but here, let’s celebrate the broader spectrum of Japanese culture! 🎌

1 Comment
2024/12/27
14:01 UTC

2

コバラヘル - 愛SCREAM

1 Comment
2024/12/25
12:44 UTC

2

ArkRoyal - Retriever (live)

1 Comment
2024/12/25
12:42 UTC

4

Broken By The Scream - 夢花火 -Yumehanabi- (Official Music Video)

1 Comment
2024/12/24
18:35 UTC

5

ValhallA - MARIA

2 Comments
2024/12/23
15:04 UTC

2

🎸 Soundcheck Sunday: Worldwide Metal Spotlight! - December 22, 2024

Welcome to Soundcheck Sunday, where we take a break from the usual and explore metal from around the world! This is your chance to share and discuss your favorite international metal bands, discover new sounds, and celebrate the global metal scene.

How it works: All international metal content for the day should go in the comments of this post. Posts outside of this thread that aren’t related to Japanese metal may be removed. So let’s keep things organized and dive into the best of global metal right here!

Feel free to drop links, talk about new releases, give shoutouts to underrated bands, or share your favorite tracks. This is your space to bring in the best that worldwide metal has to offer!

1 Comment
2024/12/22
14:01 UTC

2

🎌 Free-for-All Friday! 🎌 - December 20, 2024

Post anything Japanese!

Welcome to Free-for-All Friday! Once a week, we open up the floor for you to share anything related to Japan—but not necessarily metal.

🎉 What You Can Post Here:

J-Pop, City Pop, or other genres of Japanese music.

Anime, manga, or Japanese pop culture.

Travel stories or recommendations from Japan.

Art, food, or anything uniquely Japanese!

❗ Important Rules:

All non-metal content must stay in the comments of this post. Anything outside of this thread will be removed.

Keep it respectful and follow subreddit rules. No spam, no piracy, and credit original creators if sharing artwork or media.

Feel free to dive into this weekly space and explore all things Japan! Let’s keep the focus on Japanese metal the rest of the week, but here, let’s celebrate the broader spectrum of Japanese culture! 🎌

1 Comment
2024/12/20
14:01 UTC

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