Heavy Metal
Heavy metal, a genre deeply rooted in rock and blues, emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Deep Purple paved the way for a new genre that celebrated raw power and rebellion.
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Thrash Metal
Thrash metal, a subgenre of heavy metal, originated in the early 1980s, blending the intensity of hardcore punk with the complexities of heavy metal.
Power Metal
Power metal’s origins can be traced back to the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was born from the fusion of traditional heavy metal, with the speed and aggression introduced by the new wave of British heavy metal bands.
Glam Metal
Glam metal, also known as hair metal or pop metal, emerged in the late 1970s and peaked in the 1980s. This subgenre of hard rock is best known for its flamboyant fashion and anthemic hooks/
Death Metal
Death metal, a subgenre of heavy metal music, emerged in the 1980, and characterized by its intense speed, complex song structures, and dark thematic content.
Black Metal
Black Metal, as a distinct subgenre of heavy metal, traces its roots back to the early 1980s.
Doom Metal
Doom metal, with its melancholic melodies, slow tempos, and heavy riffs, stands as one of the most emotionally profound subgenres in the metal universe.
Gothic Metal
Gothic Metal, often characterized by its haunting melodies and melancholic themes, is a subgenre of heavy metal that emerged in the early 1990s.
Progressive Metal
Progressive metal, often referred to as “prog metal”, emerged in the 1970s, drawing inspiration from progressive rock.
Djent
The term “Djent” is believed to have been first coined by Fredrik Thordendal, the guitarist of Meshuggah, a pioneering band in the genre.