heavy metal
noun
1
: a metal of high specific gravity
2
: energetic and highly amplified electronic rock music having a hard beat
Borrowing elements of everything from grunge to progressive rock, from gospel to heavy metal …
David Okamoto
David Okamoto
Example Sentences
He listens to heavy metal. lead, gold, and other heavy metals
Recent Examples on the Web From pop-punk to heavy metal, alt-country to neo-soul, modern artists of all genres and backgrounds are getting signature guitars from companies big and small. Spin Staff, SPIN, 6 Sep. 2022 The viciously toxic heavy metal cadmium is also found deep in the heart of the PS4, likely used in doping silicon to enhance and harness its natural semiconducting properties. Daniel Starkey, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2022 This type of failure is very different from the rarer, but much more dangerous, accidents when an engine fan blade breaks off, causing catastrophic damage to the engine and sending heavy metal shrapnel into the airframe. Dominic Gates, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022 Four of their albums went platinum and gold, reflecting their run as one of the most successful heavy metal bands in recent years. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 15 Aug. 2022 This model, however, lacks the heavy metal frame of some competitors. Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 15 Aug. 2022 Fresh bananas, with heavy metal levels of 1.8 parts per billion, were the least contaminated of foods tested for the report. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022 Still, Cruise gives his all in a supporting role as a toxic heavy metal rocker and, like his terrifying performance as a hawkish NeoCon senator in Lions for Lambs, betrays not a hint of comforting ‘wink to the camera’ self-mockery. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 The heavy metal group embarked on the second leg of their Metal Tour of the Year alongside Megadeth, with bands Trivium and In Flames as support, on April 9. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2022 See More
Spin Staff, SPIN, 6 Sep. 2022 The viciously toxic heavy metal cadmium is also found deep in the heart of the PS4, likely used in doping silicon to enhance and harness its natural semiconducting properties. Daniel Starkey, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2022 This type of failure is very different from the rarer, but much more dangerous, accidents when an engine fan blade breaks off, causing catastrophic damage to the engine and sending heavy metal shrapnel into the airframe. Dominic Gates, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022 Four of their albums went platinum and gold, reflecting their run as one of the most successful heavy metal bands in recent years. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 15 Aug. 2022 This model, however, lacks the heavy metal frame of some competitors. Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 15 Aug. 2022 Fresh bananas, with heavy metal levels of 1.8 parts per billion, were the least contaminated of foods tested for the report. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022 Still, Cruise gives his all in a supporting role as a toxic heavy metal rocker and, like his terrifying performance as a hawkish NeoCon senator in Lions for Lambs, betrays not a hint of comforting ‘wink to the camera’ self-mockery. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 The heavy metal group embarked on the second leg of their Metal Tour of the Year alongside Megadeth, with bands Trivium and In Flames as support, on April 9. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1