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heavy metal

NOUN
hard rock
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Plumes of smoke and ash then deposited the heavy metal across the burn zone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Salah said Liverpool must return to being a "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear" after a 4-2 defeat by Aston Villa which left their Champions League place in doubt.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Finland has only claimed the top honour in the competition once when heavy metal band Lordi's monster-themed act won the hearts of the audience.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Ramones” still sounds subversive and dark but also playful—more Mad magazine meets Alice Cooper than heavy metal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Fred felt a muggy blast as someone shoved open the heavy metal door to the kennel building.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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