post-metal

noun

A genre of modern music influenced by heavy metal but often focusing more on atmosphere.

Meanings

nounpost-metal (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentA genre of modern music influenced by heavy metal but often focusing more on atmosphere.
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APA

post-metal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/post-metal

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“post-metal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/post-metal. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “post-metal,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/post-metal.

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