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.
The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.
A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.
Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.
Producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam.
Smooth and flowing.