heavy metal

US /ˌhev.i ˈmet.əl/
UK /ˌhev.i ˈmet.əl/
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1.

a genre of rock music characterized by a strong beat and a loud, powerful sound, typically with a fast tempo and a focus on guitar riffs and solos

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He grew up listening to heavy metal bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden.
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The concert featured a mix of rock and heavy metal acts.
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a metallic element with a high density, such as lead, mercury, or cadmium, which are toxic at low concentrations

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Contamination of the water supply by heavy metals is a serious concern.
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Lead is a well-known heavy metal.
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