802 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 26 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly link posts.
r/MetalSuggestions Traffic & Engagement r/MetalSuggestions 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/MetalSuggestions Most Active Times When r/MetalSuggestions 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/MetalSuggestions Flair Performance r/MetalSuggestions Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| REQUESTING | 310 (41.5%) | 18 |
| SUGGESTING | 188 (25.2%) | 10 |
| DISCUSSION | 65 (8.7%) | 26 |
| DEATH | 41 (5.5%) | 8 |
| BLACK | 33 (4.4%) | 19 |
| PLAYLIST | 17 (2.3%) | 45 |
| THRASH | 12 (1.6%) | 6 |
| METALCORE | 11 (1.5%) | 2 |
| BRUTAL DEATH | 9 (1.2%) | 4 |
| HEAVY | 8 (1.1%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/MetalSuggestions Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/MetalSuggestions
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| metal | 229 (28.6%) | 18 | 34 |
| album | 105 (13.1%) | 12 | 10 |
| bands | 95 (11.8%) | 23 | 33 |
| albums | 71 (8.8%) | 22 | 27 |
| full | 69 (8.6%) | 3 | 0 |
| death | 50 (6.2%) | 13 | 20 |
| black | 49 (6.1%) | 24 | 26 |
| looking | 48 (6.0%) | 17 | 33 |
| similar | 45 (5.6%) | 10 | 13 |
| songs | 40 (5.0%) | 13 | 24 |
r/MetalSuggestions Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/MetalSuggestions
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 164 | 3 |
| youtube.com | 95 | 3 |
| open.spotify.com | 21 | 2 |
| i.imgur.com | 9 | 149 |
| music.youtube.com | 4 | 3 |
r/MetalSuggestions Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/MetalSuggestions
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Evil, hellish music that sounds like this painting?
What is your favorite thrash metal band of all time?
Share your favourite black metal album cover
Are there any metal bands or subgenres with a Western feel?
What bands will protect my virginity?
Looking for space/cosmic black metal
Could you recommend any death metal songs with pro-LGBTQ+ messages?
Sepultura: What is your favorite album?
Need more stuff like Mastodon’s Leviathan
Hooked on Nile lately—need recommendations for bands with insane drums, technical guitars, and cool themes!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evil, hellish music that sounds like this painting? | 720 | 616 | image | Aug 27 |
| What is your favorite thrash metal band of all time? | 420 | 321 | image | Aug 9 |
| Share your favourite black metal album cover | 358 | 180 | image | Aug 29 |
| Are there any metal bands or subgenres with a Western feel? | 325 | 351 | image | Aug 11 |
| What bands will protect my virginity? | 307 | 207 | image | Aug 26 |
| Looking for space/cosmic black metal | 296 | 183 | image | Aug 17 |
| Could you recommend any death metal songs with pro-LGBTQ+ messages? | 217 | 261 | image | Aug 5 |
| Sepultura: What is your favorite album? | 194 | 173 | image | Aug 5 |
| Need more stuff like Mastodon’s Leviathan | 193 | 61 | image | Aug 20 |
| Hooked on Nile lately—need recommendations for bands with insane drums, technical guitars, and cool themes! | 184 | 119 | image | Aug 30 |
r/MetalSuggestions Audience Overlap r/MetalSuggestions Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/MetalSuggestions FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/MetalSuggestions
What's the best time to post on r/MetalSuggestions?
Based on posting volume, r/MetalSuggestions is most active on Fridays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/MetalSuggestions?
r/MetalSuggestions averages 26 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/MetalSuggestions get?
Posts on r/MetalSuggestions average about 14 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/MetalSuggestions get most?
On r/MetalSuggestions, posts are a mix of formats, mostly link posts