# Metal Archives — Encyclopaedia Metallum

> Comprehensive metal music encyclopedia with band, release, artist, and label details. (iPhone/iPad app by Thanh-Nhon Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-archives/id1074038930 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thanh-Nhon Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070067943)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 384 App Store ratings · 205 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-01-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-archives/id1074038930/reviews.md

## What is Metal Archives?

Application’s features:
• Homepage: statistics, new archives, latest additions, latest updates, latest reviews, upcoming albums.
• Band details: general infos, logo and photo, discography, members list, reviews list, similar artists, related links.
• Release details: general infos, cover photo, reviews list, track listing, song’s lyric, lineup list, other versions, additional notes.
• Artist details: general infos, biography, photo, bands involved.
• Label details: general infos, sub-labels, current & past roster, releases, related links.
• User details: general infos, reviews, collection, submitted bands, modification history.
• Manage your bookmarks: add/remove/edit bands/artists/labels/releases.
• Manage your collection: add/remove/edit releases.
• Deezer Search & Preview (30 seconds preview) which allows user to listening to band's top tracks and releases inside the app.
• Search & track history.
• Simple search: band name, music genre, lyrical themes, album title, song title, label, artist, user.
• Advanced search: band name, album title, song title.
• Browse bands by letter, country of origin, music genre.
• Browse labels by letter, country of origin.
• Browse deceased artists.
• Random band.
• Customisable theme with 4 built-in themes: default, light, vintage & unicorn.
• Customisable font size: default, medium, large.
• Customisable default discography mode: complete, main, lives, demos, misc.
• Today widget keeps you up to date.
• 3D touch for quick actions: search, random band.

## Key features

- Band and release details
- Discography and member lists
- Reviews and ratings
- Collection management
- Deezer music previews
- Advanced search and browsing
- Customizable themes and fonts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 205)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metal-archives/id1074038930/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very good, I like it a lot

*2026-07-12, version 6.0.0*

I like it but the only problem is that the home page NEVER works? It‘s not my internet because everything else works. Idk if y‘all are still working on the home page or something but it always says „The data cannot be…(whatever it says)… because it is missing“. Anyway the app is really nice I like it a lot. If somebody were to contemplate whether or not to get Metal Archives, I think they definitely should decide to get it!

### 5/5 — Keep it up brother

*2026-06-25, version 5.1.0*

Keep the app going

### 3/5 — Why still Error 403?

*2026-03-16, version 6.0.0*

Frankly don’t understand his apple let this app be published if it’s useless ….Since months ago almost maybe a year and now even with the update to Liquid Glass the app is useless, error 403 absolutely everywhere.

### 5/5 — wow

*2026-03-10, version 6.0.0*

This app is SO helpful!! It’s so easy to navigate, you can easily find new bands, you can accurately find bands’ genres(as far as I know). I get pretty much no errors but only one thing there should be a feature were you can save/bookmark bands for later. Other than that, this app is awesome!!

### 1/5 — Error 403

*2026-03-04, version 6.0.0*

Since months ago almost maybe a year and now even with the update to Liquid Glass the app is useless, error 403 absolutely everywhere.

### 5/5 — 10/10 app

*2026-02-07, version 6.0.0*

It helped me discover lots of hidden gems that never achieved mainstream success. The only thing I’d like to be fixed is when I make an advanced search, it should save that search, because it can be annoying typing the same specific things over and over again for an obscure search.

### 1/5 — its broken

*2025-12-12, version 5.1.0*

i cant even use the app!!

### 1/5 — Errors

*2025-12-12, version 5.1.0*

I just keep getting errors because of how slow it takes to load so I haven’t been able to get on the app or the site with my laptop or PC or anything

### 1/5 — Won’t save my history.

*2025-10-01, version 5.1.0*

Also, if I’m looking at a band, and I switch to another app, when switch back to this app I have to redo the search. My last search is cleared. And my history is empty.

### 5/5 — Cool

*2025-08-23, version 5.1.0*

Cool

## Frequently asked questions about Metal Archives

### What kind of information does the Metal Archives app provide?

This app functions as a comprehensive encyclopedia for metal music. It offers detailed information on bands, including general info, logos, photos, discographies, member lists, and reviews. It also provides details on releases, artists, and labels, covering their history, rosters, and related links.

### How can I find new metal music or bands using this app?

The app offers multiple ways to discover music. You can use simple or advanced search functions to find bands by name, genre, or album title. Additionally, you can browse bands by letter, country of origin, or music genre, and even discover a random band.

### Can I listen to music or previews within the app?

Yes, the app integrates with Deezer to allow users to search and preview band's top tracks and releases. You can listen to 30-second previews of songs directly within the application.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the application is free to use and does not appear to have any in-app purchases or advertisements. This means you can access all its features without any cost.

### What are some of the key features for managing my music collection?

The app allows you to manage your personal collection of releases by adding, removing, and editing entries. You can also manage your bookmarks, adding or removing bands, artists, labels, and releases for easy access.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.0 — 2026-02-03

Experience the biggest visual overhaul in years, embracing the new Liquid Glass design.

### 5.1.0 — 2024-04-05

- Fixed 429 errors
- Introduced custom icons and loading indicators
- Added functionality to view artist's trivia in full

### 5.0.0 — 2023-02-24

Revamped UI \m/

### 4.6 — 2022-01-23

Fix a bug that makes upcoming album section empty

### 4.5 — 2021-03-25

Fix a bug that prevents you from changing simple search type on iOS 14 and above.
Thank to Rob for reporting this issue.

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