Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Heavy Metal.
Heavy Metal - as a noun
A metal of relatively high density (specific gravity greater than about 5) or of high relative atomic weight (especially one that is poisonous like mercury or lead)
Loud and harsh sounding rock music with a strong beat; lyrics usually involve violent or fantastic imagery
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heavy metal musicHypernyms (Closely Related)
rockrock'n'rollrock-and-rollrock 'n' rollrock musicHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Black Sabbath is often credited with pioneering the genre of heavy metal."
"I love listening to heavy metal when I'm working out at the gym."
"Metallica is one of the most popular heavy metal bands of all time."
"The heavy metal concert last night was incredible!"
"Iron Maiden is known for their epic heavy metal anthems."