# Gimme Metal — 24/7 Metal DJ Radio

> 24/7 metal music radio, community, and exclusive merchandise for fans. (iPhone/iPad app by Gimme Radio, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gimme-metal/id1292940038 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gimme Radio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292940037)
- Category: Music, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,303 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gimme-metal/id1292940038/reviews.md

## What is Gimme Metal?

The only free music app designed exclusively for the metal community. Meet and follow Artists like Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), DJs like Brian Posehn (comedian/actor), and fans from across the globe in the chats. 

Discover thousands of new songs by listening to live shows and curated playlists from the top names in metal music. 

Get exclusive access to limited edition vinyl records, monthly clubs, and metal merch only available to Gimme Metal members.

Features:
Today (NEW!): Finding the perfect show just got easier. Taking over as the home base of the app experience, Today features top shows, upcoming events, genre-based suggestions, and more.
24/7 Livestreams: Multiple free and premium subscription channels are offered playing the best music of the past, present, and upcoming metal.
Chat: The music doesn’t sleep, nor does the chat— message with fans, bands, producers, labels, and a metal robot.
Discover: No algorithms necessary! Playlists are built by real metal music tastemakers taking you from the classics to underground and independent artists. Save your favorites to your profile, or even connect them to your Spotify account.
Connect: build real connections with the people that matter most: metalheads. Follow each other and share your favorite songs. Join premium clubs and get extra perks like discounts, custom merchandise, and monthly deliveries of the rarest vinyl.
Collect: Artists, Producers, and Labels have opened up their secret stash to Gimme Metal fans offering exclusive variants of the hottest records, never before seen merch designs, and metal collectibles.
Airwaves: a 4-week or more residency program with the biggest names in metal providing exclusive shows, deep dives into their music and life, and limited edition product releases. 
Brigade: The premium tier of listener membership offering access to all channels, on-demand listening to thousands of episodes, 15%-off all items in the store, and custom merch.

All the tools are here for you to take your metal lifestyle to the next level, join Gimme Metal and become a true card-carrying metalhead. If you’re a fan of heavy metal, black metal, death metal, doom metal, crossover, hardcore punk, crustcore, metalcore, or thrash metal, Gimme Metal was created for you.

## Key features

- 24/7 Livestreams
- Curated Playlists
- Artist & Fan Chat
- Exclusive Merch & Vinyl
- Artist Residencies
- Today Feature

## What do users think of Gimme Metal?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for discovering new metal music
- 👍 Diverse range of metal genres represented
- 👍 Knowledgeable DJs and guest hosts
- 👍 Seamless app experience
- 👍 Supports the artists by enabling album purchases
- 👍 Active and friendly community of metal fans

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🕰️ Delays in updating the archives with new shows
- 💰 Unclear process for canceling premium subscriptions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Offline mode not functioning as expected
- Playback quality degradation when phone is locked or receiving notifications

**Most requested features**

- Integration with music streaming services like Apple Music
- Ability to save liked songs to personal playlists
- More channels for specific metal subgenres

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gimme-metal/id1292940038/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I like it

*2023-04-11*

This app is great! I I was a brigade member and I loved it. Going into the archives, listening to some of my favorite artist play the music that influenced them. I don’t know there’s just something really special about that to me is sometimes has some issues, but this app has turned me onto so much new metal and actual metal. I could not recommend this app enough to any metalhead out there.

### 5/5 — Just what I need

*2023-02-17, version 5.8.26*

More than just a station that plays what I love, Gimme Metal is a community that introduces me to new music. The app is seamless, and I have had zero hiccups on my laptop or my iphone.

### 1/5 — Bringing metal to the masses

*2022-12-07, version 5.8.26*

I was in the brigade since december 2018 and stopped paying for it in july 2021. And I only stopped because I never received the member patch after three attempts to contact them. Other than that…they mostly play nothing but grandpa metal or mainstream garbage. No disrespect to the founders but there is literally tons of metal bands not getting enough attention. I understand some stuff cannot be played because of licensing issues and what have you. But I see way too much attention for bands that get plenty of support already. Every once and awhile they have djs that play decent death and black metal but hardly ever. For what it is, it’s a great idea; just poorly executed.

**Developer response:** moongoddess666, we apologize that we missed your patch. obviously, it's important that we send every member their patch when they reach their third month of being in the brigade. could you send us an email at community@gimmeradio.com and we'll figure out where your patch is and what when wrong so we can fix it issue.

### 5/5 — Perfect for metalheads!

*2022-10-21, version 5.8.22*

If you're looking for a way to find some great new stuff as well as some old favorites, look no further. Great DJs and great music at a great price. Highly recommended!!! 🤘🤘🤘

### 5/5 — Unlike any other service

*2022-09-30, version 5.8.18*

My friends are gimme
My favorite bands are on gimme
I get my favorite stuff from gimme
Thank you, gimme Metal

### 2/5 — Great service, terrible UX

*2022-08-28, version 5.8.18*

I love GimmeMetal. Especially when it feels like there’s someone behind the wheel updating content in a timely manner. Sadly, that’s not the case. It can feel like an abandoned wasteland most of the time. It can take weeks or months for the vault to be updated with DJ shows once they’ve aired. And do you like the ability to search for content? I guess GimmeMetal doesn’t agree with you because there’s no search functionality at all. Be prepared for endless scrolling on a slow loading UI. For what I pay monthly on top of the vinyl subscription, I expect better and hope the folks over at GimmeMetal get more serious about the UX and updating material with a purpose.

### 5/5 — Good for the soul

*2022-01-09, version 5.8.7*

Listening to the live opportunity on the app I was brought back to when I was 18 in a bad!

### 5/5 — Great platform

*2022-01-03, version 5.8.7*

only takes a minute to start up and leaves the job of picking music to the professionals

### 5/5 — THE BEST APP!

*2021-10-10, version 5.8.7*

This is the best radio on the planet. I’m always hearing new music. You can’t hear this music anywhere else. Excellent programs and DJs. I’ve been searching for this kind of station all my life. Thank you Gimme Metal.

### 4/5 — Still new here but so far so good

*2021-09-02, version 5.8.7*

Haven’t had much time to play around with the app but so far it seems cool.

## Frequently asked questions about Gimme Metal

### What is Gimme Metal?

Gimme Metal is a free music app designed exclusively for the metal community. It offers 24/7 live radio streams, curated playlists by metal tastemakers, and a chat feature to connect with fans and artists. The app also provides access to exclusive merchandise and vinyl records.

### What are the key features of Gimme Metal?

Key features include 24/7 livestreams with free and premium channels, a chat for connecting with fans and artists, curated playlists by music tastemakers, exclusive access to limited edition merchandise and vinyl, and artist residency programs. The 'Today' feature highlights top shows and suggestions.

### Is Gimme Metal free to use?

The app offers a free tier with access to many features, including 24/7 livestreams and community chat. There are also premium subscription options, such as 'Brigade', which unlocks all channels, on-demand listening, discounts, and custom merchandise.

### What kind of metal music can I find on Gimme Metal?

The app caters to a wide range of metal subgenres, including heavy metal, black metal, death metal, doom metal, crossover, hardcore punk, crustcore, metalcore, and thrash metal. Playlists are built by real metal music tastemakers, covering classics to underground artists.

### Can I connect my Spotify account?

Yes, you can connect your Spotify account within the app. This allows you to save your favorite songs discovered on Gimme Metal directly to your Spotify profile, making it easier to manage your music library across platforms.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 5.8.26 — 2022-12-07

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

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