A genre descended from rock music, characterized by massive sound, highly amplified distortion, and overall loudness, often with extended guitar solos, and lyrics that involve aggressive or fantastic imagery.
Any metal that has a specific gravity greater than about 5, especially one, such as lead, that is poisonous and may be a hazard in the environment. (There are many different definitions of what counts as a heavy metal; see Heavy metals for a discussion.)
Great influence or power.
guns or shot of large size.
A composition written or performed without lyrics, sometimes using a lead instrument to replace vocals.
The instrumental case.
Pertaining to, made by, or prepared for an instrument, especially a musical instrument (rather than the human voice).
Applied to a case expressing means or agency, generally indicated in English by by or with with the objective.
Serving as an instrument, medium, means, or agency.
essential or central; of great importance or relevance.