381 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (99%).
r/Metal Traffic & Engagement r/Metal Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Metal Most Active Times When r/Metal Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/Metal Flair Performance r/Metal Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| [New Release] | 46 (19.8%) | 24 |
| [Death] | 34 (14.7%) | 25 |
| [Heavy] | 27 (11.6%) | 8 |
| [Black] | 23 (9.9%) | 24 |
| [Thrash] | 14 (6.0%) | 19 |
| [Doom] | 11 (4.7%) | 14 |
| [Progressive] | 10 (4.3%) | 11 |
| [Melodic Death] | 9 (3.9%) | 13 |
| [Tech Death] | 7 (3.0%) | 11 |
| [Death / Grind] | 6 (2.6%) | 20 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Metal Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Metal
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ffo | 78 (20.5%) | 18 | 2 |
| metal | 28 (7.3%) | 7 | 2 |
| death | 26 (6.8%) | 19 | 3 |
| black | 15 (3.9%) | 14 | 2 |
| usa | 13 (3.4%) | 42 | 5 |
| germany | 10 (2.6%) | 26 | 2 |
r/Metal Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Metal
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 158 | 17 |
| youtube.com | 133 | 15 |
| m.youtube.com | 8 | 22 |
| open.spotify.com | 8 | 1 |
| music.youtube.com | 7 | 4 |
r/Metal Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Metal
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Blood Incantation - Vitrification of Blood (Pt. 1) (USA, 2016)
Unto Others - Give Me to the Night
W.A.S.P. - I Wanna Be Somebody
Dimmu Borgir - Stormblåst (Norway, 1996)
Bütcher - 666 Goats Carry My Chariot (2020)
Cirith Ungol - All The Shadows (2026, US, Heavy/Doom. FFO: Manilla Road, Pagan Altar)
Gatecreeper - Caught in the Treads (Live)
Ulver - Capitel III: Graablick Blev Hun Vaer (Norway, 1995)
Artificial Brain - Quantum Malignancies
Ancient Death - Ego Dissolution
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Incantation - Vitrification of Blood (Pt. 1) (USA, 2016) | 241 | 16 | link | Sep 7 |
| Unto Others - Give Me to the Night | 229 | 28 | link | Sep 7 |
| W.A.S.P. - I Wanna Be Somebody | 136 | 13 | link | Sep 24 |
| Dimmu Borgir - Stormblåst (Norway, 1996) | 117 | 14 | link | Sep 21 |
| Bütcher - 666 Goats Carry My Chariot (2020) | 114 | 8 | link | Sep 12 |
| Cirith Ungol - All The Shadows (2026, US, Heavy/Doom. FFO: Manilla Road, Pagan Altar) | 106 | 14 | link | Sep 4 |
| Gatecreeper - Caught in the Treads (Live) | 101 | 2 | link | Sep 9 |
| Ulver - Capitel III: Graablick Blev Hun Vaer (Norway, 1995) | 100 | 9 | link | Sep 8 |
| Artificial Brain - Quantum Malignancies | 99 | 7 | link | Sep 21 |
| Ancient Death - Ego Dissolution | 96 | 9 | link | Sep 16 |
r/Metal Audience Overlap r/Metal Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Metal FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Metal
What's the best time to post on r/Metal?
Based on posting volume, r/Metal is most active on Saturdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Metal?
r/Metal averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Metal get?
Posts on r/Metal average about 16 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Metal get most?
On r/Metal, most posts are link posts (99%)