Heavy Metal
See all GenresHeavy Metal is a genre of music characterized by loud and aggressive rhythms, powerful distorted guitars, and dynamic vocals. It emerged in the late '60s and early '70s, drawing inspiration from rock and blues. With particularly intense themes and stage presence, Heavy Metal often focuses on subjects such as mythology, fantasy, and social or political concerns. With bands like Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Led Zeppelin, a new musical culture was created, inspiring millions of fans around the world. In the 1980s, worthy successors were bands like Saxon, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Venom.
