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 theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.
A building designed for the performance of such works; an opera house.
The score for such a work.
Any showy, melodramatic or unrealistic production resembling an opera.
A company dedicated to performing such works.