groove metal

/ˈɡɹu(ː)v mɛtəl/

noun

A subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by syncopated midtempo guitar riffs, elaborate drumming, and strong rhythmic drive, often accompanied by aggressive vocals.

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Meanings

noungroove metal (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentA subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by syncopated midtempo guitar riffs, elaborate drumming, and strong rhythmic drive, often accompanied by aggressive vocals.

    Synonyms: neo-thrash, post-thrash

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by syncopated midtempo guitar riffs, elaborate drumming, and strong rhythmic drive, often accompanied by aggressive vocals.

Similar
neo-thrashpost-thrash
Also see
post-thrash
Cite this entry
APA

groove metal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/groove%20metal

MLA

“groove metal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/groove%20metal. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “groove metal,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/groove%20metal.

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