404 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 12 PM 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] | 53 (23.8%) | 24 |
| [Heavy] | 31 (13.9%) | 13 |
| [Death] | 27 (12.1%) | 21 |
| [Black] | 26 (11.7%) | 21 |
| [Progressive] | 13 (5.8%) | 7 |
| [Thrash] | 10 (4.5%) | 6 |
| [Black / Death] | 9 (4.0%) | 8 |
| [Melodic Death] | 8 (3.6%) | 6 |
| [Grind] | 6 (2.7%) | 1 |
| [Power] | 6 (2.7%) | 24 |
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 | 81 (20.1%) | 20 | 2 |
| metal | 43 (10.6%) | 14 | 2 |
| death | 31 (7.7%) | 11 | 3 |
| live | 21 (5.2%) | 14 | 2 |
| usa | 17 (4.2%) | 26 | 2 |
| black | 15 (3.7%) | 20 | 5 |
| concert | 14 (3.5%) | 10 | 2 |
| thrash | 13 (3.2%) | 4 | 1 |
| tiny | 12 (3.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| angel | 12 (3.0%) | 38 | 4 |
r/Metal Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Metal
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 156 | 12 |
| youtube.com | 144 | 16 |
| m.youtube.com | 6 | 8 |
| music.youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
| open.spotify.com | 5 | 1 |
r/Metal Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Metal
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Amon Amarth - Gjallarhorn (2026)
Oranssi Pazuzu - Kuulen ääniä maan alta (Live on KEXP)
Scorpions - The Sails Of Charon
Nocturnus - Lake of Fire (1990, US. FFO: Morbid Angel. RIP Mike Browning)
Eternal Champion - I Am the Hammer
Turd-er on the dancefloor: Heavy metal gig halted by emergency defecation situation
Band turns hospital into a heavy metal concert to make patient’s last wish come true
Mastodon - Snakes For Dinner
Ulver - Soelen Gaaer Bag Aase Need (Norway, 1995)
Tony Iommi - World Alone
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon Amarth - Gjallarhorn (2026) | 208 | 41 | link | Jul 23 |
| Oranssi Pazuzu - Kuulen ääniä maan alta (Live on KEXP) | 187 | 24 | link | Jul 11 |
| Scorpions - The Sails Of Charon | 168 | 19 | link | Jul 29 |
| Nocturnus - Lake of Fire (1990, US. FFO: Morbid Angel. RIP Mike Browning) | 142 | 9 | link | Jul 13 |
| Eternal Champion - I Am the Hammer | 142 | 5 | link | Jul 12 |
| Turd-er on the dancefloor: Heavy metal gig halted by emergency defecation situation | 127 | 22 | link | Jul 27 |
| Band turns hospital into a heavy metal concert to make patient’s last wish come true | 123 | 11 | link | Jul 30 |
| Mastodon - Snakes For Dinner | 123 | 48 | link | Jul 13 |
| Ulver - Soelen Gaaer Bag Aase Need (Norway, 1995) | 113 | 7 | link | Jul 6 |
| Tony Iommi - World Alone | 100 | 33 | link | Jul 29 |
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 12 PM 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 14 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%)