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Spanish metal

Most popular artists in Spanish metal

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre spanish metal by Spotify. It may contain some errors or some data may not be up to date. You can check the artist profile to update data if necessary.

# Artist Monthly Listeners Followers
1
Sôber
73,168
104,544
2
Obus
55,745
68,984
3
037 Leo
54,915
36,907
4
Morphium
44,189
5,915
5
Hora Zulu
40,058
31,110
6
Megara
39,015
25,331
7
Carlos Escobedo
38,277
3,769
8
El Reno Renardo
38,119
42,269
9
Whisky Caravan
34,005
7,037
10
Beethoven R.
33,759
27,430
11
Big Simon
33,190
5,711
12
Cuatro Gatos
32,813
18,761
13
Free City
21,228
7,742
14
Gigatron
20,903
16,577
15
Bala
18,386
28,739
16
Savia
16,094
14,418
17
Panzer
9,465
6,937
18
Killus
7,961
7,455
19
Wormed
7,775
27,052
20
DELALMA
7,079
7,804
21
Jorge Salán
6,926
8,071
22
Aphonnic
6,711
7,247
23
Sinaia
6,299
3,165
24
Döria
5,470
7,027
25
Astray Valley
4,292
4,475
26
Sölar
3,951
309
27
ZERO3IETE
3,816
8,051
28
eon
3,777
876
29
José Andrëa y Uróboros
3,682
17,241
30
Blaze Out
3,680
7,522
31
Estirpe
3,676
6,349
32
Somas Cure
3,456
6,644
33
Mind Driller
2,956
3,989
34
Eveth
2,705
2,729
35
Dry River
2,506
7,394
36
Hijos de Overón
2,432
907
37
Zarpa
2,395
3,072
38
Azrael
2,390
3,341
39
InMune
2,319
4,068
40
Adamantia
2,204
4,262
41
Septimo Angel
1,970
2,128
42
Crisis de Fe
1,955
7,596
43
Sherpa
1,861
6,433
44
Ciclon
1,716
965
45
Briselas
1,683
2,495
46
Satira
1,626
1,129
47
Neomenia
1,613
2,171
48
Golgotha
1,563
2,232
49
Anima Sacra
1,539
730
50
Kancerbero
1,477
2,247
51
In Mute
1,459
3,437
52
Brecha
1,426
2,997
53
Vacío
1,423
338
54
Titular Mads
1,289
484
55
Hiranya
1,284
2,006
56
In Vain
1,245
1,078
57
Obsidian Kingdom
1,233
4,788
58
Alderaan
1,227
1,535
59
Scarecrow Avenue
1,170
737
60
Ella La Rabia
1,169
1,769
61
Alien Rockin' Explosion
1,124
387
62
Valkyria
1,083
1,547
63
Perfect Smile
1,082
566
64
Darknoise
1,068
1,418
65
Eden
1,060
840
66
Arendel
1,048
864
67
Mosh
1,031
1,031
68
Fiebre
1,027
913
69
Íseldur de Pablo Ferrero
1,016
546
70
Meltdown
1,011
2,854
71
Noxfilia
1,009
885
72
Trallery
1,003
2,304
73
Pacho Brea
842
3,374
74
Darna
738
4,940
75
Sacramento
722
1,710
76
AmigOz
714
2,292
77
Leithian
687
5,837
78
Gizeh
594
461
79
Overdry
587
1,999
80
Cuernos de Chivo
582
1,996
81
Cripta
499
1,243
82
Lizzies
453
2,599
83
Oker
429
1,821
84
Romeo
421
1,559
85
Leyenda
421
5,944
86
Manzano
402
1,962
87
Soldier
384
900
88
Wurdalak
380
3,255
89
Piel De Serpiente
315
4,516
90
ARENIA
311
1,864
91
Furia Animal
305
1,293
92
Strikeback
300
1,150
93
Quaoar
291
1,478
94
Anima Adversa
287
2,794
95
Second Silence
285
401
96
Anima Barroca
277
784
97
Noah Histeria
249
1,037
98
Metal Mareny
238
690
99
Next Step
232
262
100
Rivendel Lords
231
4,365
101
Last Prophecy
226
1,576
102
Nocturnía
225
2,659
103
Absolom
200
439
104
Mirada de Ángel
197
3,305
105
Hell's Fire
194
1,075
106
Bajopresión
170
432
107
Lethargus
164
534
108
OTRA CARA
164
749
109
Dramah
162
376
110
Taranus
157
347
111
Osezno
133
736
112
DOCKA PUSSEL
133
510
113
Blast Wave
129
390
114
Monasthyr
128
664
115
Cyan Bloodbane
126
805
116
La Skala de Richter
116
672
117
Cró!
115
670
118
Huma
106
275
119
Esclavitud
105
468
120
Celestia
101
292
121
Hybris
93
258
122
Coffeinne
90
536
123
Sam Scares
90
358
124
Amenti
88
533
125
Balsa de Piedra
80
153
126
Cano
79
466
127
AGO
78
325
128
Quelonio
77
1,368
129
Universa
74
284
130
Prometheus
72
475
131
Nocheterna
72
389
132
Systemia
72
1,429
133
Darkkam
68
581
134
KATHEW
59
185
135
Pervy Perkin
58
697
136
PATENTE DE CORSO
58
213
137
River Crow
58
442
138
Ardi Beltza
44
183
139
Masterly
40
300
140
Inkordia
36
96
141
Arcanus
35
296
142
Kitsune Art
31
227
143
Santelmo
31
5,400
144
Scape Land
27
203
145
Bostok
26
153
146
Deep Hunter
19
193
147
Toxovibora
18
119
148
Nomad
11
85
149
Dreams of Agony
10
183
150
Zhuo
9
34
151
Kolasi
8
76
152
Delphos
5
155
153
Centinela
3
10,612

Some info about spanish metal

Spanish metal, a vibrant subgenre of the global metal scene, wields a unique blend of powerful riffs, passionate vocals, and a distinct cultural flair that separates it from its international counterparts. Rooting itself firmly in the broader tradition of heavy metal music, Spanish metal adds its own twist with elements from Spanish culture, employing traditional musical instruments and incorporating the Spanish language into its lyrics, providing not just an auditory but also an emotive experience reflective of its native context.

Spanish metal began to carve its niche in the late 1970s and early 1980s, partly influenced by the broader wave of British and American heavy metal bands like Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, and Metallica. It emerged more distinctly as a genre during a time when Spain was transitioning politically and culturally, post-Franco's dictatorship, which ended in 1975. This period, known as the Spanish transition to democracy, provided a fertile ground for artistic expression and rebellion, attributes deeply resonant with the ethos of metal music.

Among the pioneers of Spanish metal, Barón Rojo is arguably the most iconic. Formed in 1980 in Madrid, they are often heralded as the definitive Spanish metal band. Their album "Volumen Brutal," which they released in both Spanish and English, broke international barriers and is celebrated for placing Spanish metal on the global map. Their success paved the way for other bands such as Obús and Angeles del Infierno, both of which contributed to the genre’s development and popularity in the 1980s.

Spanish metal is characterized not only by its use of the Spanish language but also by its stylistic diversity. It encompasses a variety of sounds from power metal and symphonic metal to thrash and even progressive metal, with bands often weaving in flamenco rhythms and classical guitar passages, showcasing the rich musical heritage of Spain. This blend creates a dramatic, intense, and emotionally charged atmosphere, captivating listeners with a sound that is at once familiar and distinctly unique.

The genre enjoys a fervent following not only in Spain but also in Latin America and among Hispanic communities in the United States. Bands like Saratoga, WarCry, and Tierra Santa have continued to expand the genre’s reach beyond the Iberian Peninsula, touring extensively and gaining international fans. Mägo de Oz, known for their folk metal influences and grandiose storytelling, have arguably become one of the genre’s most internationally recognized acts, with a dedicated fan base that spans several continents.

In recent years, newer bands such as Sôber and Avalanch have also made significant contributions, infusing modern elements with the traditional metal sound and expanding the genre’s audience. The lyrical themes in Spanish metal often touch on history, mythology, and personal struggles, resonating widely with those who seek depth and narrative in music.

The cohesive factor of Spanish metal is its ability to maintain a strong sense of identity, melding language and culture with a genre that is universally characterized by its intensity and vigor. This uniqueness not only preserves the genre’s roots but also propels it forward, inviting both seasoned metal enthusiasts and new listeners to explore its rich soundscapes. As it continues to evolve, Spanish metal not only remains an important part of Spain’s musical expression but also serves as a dynamic and robust voice in the worldwide metal community.