Metal Archives, a popular metal music website, has announced that it will ban AI-generated metal music from its listings. The decision comes in response to an increasing number of bands submitting AI-generated music to the site. Metal Archives aims to create a comprehensive database of metal music, focusing on preserving art and human expression. The site will now require evidence to prove that submitted music is not AI-generated, such as behind-the-scenes material or statements from bands or labels. While the ban aims to preserve the human element in metal music, Metal Archives acknowledges that mistakes may occur and hopes to minimize errors with user assistance. The ban may also extend to AI-generated artwork.