Sound libraries

Metal Sound Effects

Metal sound effects that clang, scrape, squeal and ring. Swords and armor. A blacksmith hammering away at an anvil. Rusty gates squeaking, shovels digging, cables and big structures groaning under strain. Plenty of hits and debris too, some of it just metal being tortured for the fun of it. It's loud. Even the quiet stuff in here has an edge on it.

Libraries
183
Publishers
69
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$4 to $499
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Embedded metadata
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192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Zipper sound effects captured at 192kHz with a Rode NTG-3, covering fast and slow pulls, opening, closing, and handling textures for clothing, bags, jackets, backpacks, and cases.
63 files · 309 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Looting sound effects covering metal containers, barrels, tool boxes, wooden drawers, backpacks, leather bags and sewing kits, with open, close, lock, break-in, pickup and inventory transfer variations.
62 files · 500 MB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Medieval battle sound effects featuring layered stems of weapons and voices, including charges, retreats, and various combat scenarios with knights, villagers, and savage warriors.
48 files · 3.93 GB · Metadata
-76%
48 to 192 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
A comprehensive collection of sound effects featuring natural and urban ambiences, specific objects like weapons and vehicles, and designed elements from sci-fi interfaces to mechanical sounds.
7,546 files · 220 GB · Metadata
Was $1,949.00, now $449.00
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96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Featuring 1,900+ recorded and designed sound effects, this library covers elemental textures including air thrusts, electromagnetic ambiences, fire crackles, liquid splashes, glass shatters, and gritty earth movements.
1,900 files · 24.2 GB · Metadata
44.1 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Industrial ambience recordings blend mechanical impacts, electric signals, and sound effects from underground labs, featuring 144 WAV files capturing rusty doors and freight elevator noises.
144 files · 944 MB
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This library of armor sound effects contains character movement, equipping sequences, and combat impacts including weapon strikes, projectiles, bodyfalls, and various surface interactions.
33 files · 336 MB · Metadata
-50%
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Recorded with contact microphones, this library features 183 metal drones and screeches. It contains high-resolution sound effects captured from household and urban objects for atmospheric design.
183 files · 1.97 GB · Metadata
Was $18.00, now $9.00
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192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional swordsmen's authentic duels and medieval combat sound effects, featuring various weapons hitting shields and flesh, recorded with multiple microphone perspectives in high-quality 24-bit/192kHz format.
80 files · 1.17 GB · Metadata
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A mini collection of door sound effects featuring latch clicks, handle turns, knocks, creaks, and closes across various materials, mechanisms, and eras, recorded at multiple intensities and perspectives.
184 files · 305 MB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A high-fidelity collection of metallic sound effects sourced from a suspended steel cable, featuring resonant impacts, harmonic oscillations, overtones, and detailed frequency sweeps.
21 files · 575 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
Authentic gate recordings feature both shotgun and contact microphone sound effects, capturing detailed creaks, groans, and mechanisms in 96kHz for cinematic and medieval applications.
225 files · 377 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional casino sound effects featuring poker chips being stacked, counted, dropped, and dealt, recorded at 192kHz with authentic equipment on real casino surfaces.
195 files · 154 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Victorian-era mechanical sound effects featuring gears, steam machinery, and intricate mechanisms, offering both raw recordings and designed sounds for crafting authentic steampunk atmospheres and devices.
441 files · 5.14 GB · Metadata
-25%
44.1 kHz, 16 to 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Carefully recorded collection featuring 30 authentic squeaking metal sound effects, capturing the raw resonance of corroded machinery and time-worn industrial elements.
40 files · 32 MB
Was $10.00, now $7.50
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Comprehensive collection featuring 400+ metal sound effects, including impacts, scrapes, and construction noises, recorded with various objects and surfaces in high-quality 24bit/96kHz format.
211 files · 171 MB
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Detailed metalworking sound effects capture various hammer strikes on anvils, featuring both individual hits and strike sequences recorded using professional shotgun microphone equipment.
60 files · 223 MB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Historical forge sound effects captured at an ancient blacksmith, featuring 800 files of metallic impacts, hammering, chains, and tools, recorded in pristine 192kHz quality.
800 files · 4.06 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Chinese temple bell sound effects recorded in stereo at the Yungang Grottoes and a Tang Dynasty Taoist temple near Beijing, featuring prayer bells, wind chimes, twinkling wishing bells, Mandarin crowd walla, and bonus designed elements.
34 files · Metadata
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A collection of 677 metal sound effects featuring frictions, mechanical movements, machinery, heavy impacts, and rolling elements, delivered as 24-bit/48kHz stereo WAV files.
677 files · 535 MB · Metadata

Fierce metal hits for combat, destruction or movement sequences, ideal for game devs and film editors alike. Heavy duty. Chains has its own shelf, and more industrial weight sits next door in Destruction, Machines, Motors, and Tools.

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Can I use these commercially?

Yes. One licence covers commercial use, including client work, broadcast and games. No subscription, and nothing expires.

Film, games, audiobooks, all of it?

All of it. The licence does not care what you are making. Audiobooks, podcasts, film, television, games, theatre, advertising, installations.

Do you accept AI-generated sounds?

No. Every library here was recorded or designed by people. We do not accept generated audio from publishers.

How do I know a sound is in there before I pay?

Libraries publish a full tracklist, linked on the library page, and you can play the previews first. Still not sure? Ask us and we will check for you.

Will the files work with my setup?

Everything is WAV. 4,112 libraries carry embedded metadata for Soundminer and UCS, and the sample rate, bit depth and channel format are shown on the library page before you open it.

Where are the full licence terms?

On the licence page, in full, before you buy. Studio and multi-seat terms are there too.

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