Writing a Metal Song

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If you listen to metal and wonder how those guitarists or bassists or drummers do what they do, and if you've been wanting to come up with a metal song yourself, this guide is for you. We'll:

• Examine what a metal song can consist of. Because there are so many different types of metal, all different from each other in some way, we'll do this by subgenre.
• Discuss lyrical content of a metal song.
• Explain how you can come up with a metal song.

[edit] What Makes Up a Song?

Well, that really varies. Metal