1. Fundamental Differences

Without any description or limitation, "rock" is an extremely complex music style that occupies the largest share in the recording industry. At the same level are R&B, Jazz, Country and other styles. From this perspective, Metal is not enough to be compared with it. Metal is one of the sub-genres of rock music in a broad sense.

2. Subtle differences:

1. What is often confused with "metal music" is "hard rock" (Hard Rock), which is more popular in metal than Pop. Compared with Metal, Hard Rock has more groove-driven elements, the guitar riffs are beautiful and often have obvious Blues characteristics, and the texture of the sound has a sufficient degree of distortion.

2. Pop Metal does not have as strong a sense of syncopation as Hard Rock, but it is usually accompanied by a difficult lead guitar solo. In terms of timbre arrangement, the rhythm part has a higher degree of distortion, while the lead guitar timbre is Brighter, there is a more obvious contrast level in the timbre.

3. It may be easier to understand the relationship between Hard Rock and Metal from the perspective of the development of musical instrument manufacturing and recording technology: the popularity of electric guitars and distortion speakers in the 1960s promoted the formation of Hard Rock, and the popularity of Hard Rock in the 1970s and 1980s In the 1970s, advances in guitar effects, electric guitar production techniques and playing methods, as well as innovations in audio processing technology, promoted the formation and prosperity of Metal. The most impactful features of Metal (Solo, distorted sound wall, etc.) need to be realized through corresponding technologies, and technological innovation will definitely expand musical expression and even promote the formation of new styles.

3. Notes:

Most bands will not limit their music to a specific style. There may be several styles in an album. The division of music styles is not clear-cut, and many characteristic elements of styles may appear in a song. Any more in-depth analysis must be specific to the song.