📍 🇺🇸 USA
SomaFM Metal Detector
About SomaFM Metal Detector
Metal Detector is a SomaFM channel based in the United States that streams heavy music online, pulling from black metal, doom metal, sludge, stoner rock, post-punk, progressive rock, and what the station lists as “trash” – a genre tag that probably tells you something about the station’s attitude before you’ve heard a single track.
SomaFM runs as a listener-supported, independent internet radio operation, and Metal Detector fits that mold: no DJ chatter, no ads, no chart logic. The playlist goes where the weight is. Doom and sludge sit alongside black metal, and the progressive rock and post-punk threads stop it from being a pure extremity exercise. It’s a heavier, stranger mix than most genre-labeled stations manage.
The stream runs at 128 kbps in AAC format, which holds up well on a decent pair of headphones. You can listen free through the station’s page at somafm.com/metal, and SomaFM also has apps if you’d rather not keep a browser tab open. Donations keep it running if you end up staying.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I listen to SomaFM Metal Detector?
Stream it free at https://somafm.com/metal/ from any device with a web browser or compatible media player. No account or login required.
What genres does Metal Detector play?
Black metal, doom metal, sludge, stoner rock, trash, post-punk, and progressive rock. It's heavy music with depth, not just straight-ahead metal.
Is SomaFM Metal Detector free to listen to?
Yes, completely free. No subscription, ads, or paywall.
What audio quality does Metal Detector stream at?
128 kbps AAC format, which is solid quality for streaming and works on most devices.
Can I listen on my phone or do I need a computer?
Either works. Stream from the website on any device, or use a compatible mobile media player app.
What makes Metal Detector different from other metal radio stations?
It blends metal subgenres with post-punk and progressive rock, so you get atmospheric and experimental tracks alongside the heavy stuff. It's curated, not automated.
Station info
Country
🇺🇸 USA
Bitrate
128 kbps
Format
AAC
Language
english
Status
🟢 Live