I can't duplicate the sound while in Neutral, Park, or Drive with my foot on the brake. It's only while driving, although speed doesn't seem to affect it. I think it has a popping, ringing, and tapping sound mixed in one. I think it sounds exhaust related. The ringing noise I can duplicate in neutral going down the road, but once I take the load off the engine, the popping and tapping go away.
As you said, QUCKAG, it doesn't sound metallic.