Description of metal music
Metal music, or heavy metal, is a genre of rock music that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is characterized by its use of distorted electric guitars, fast and heavy drumming, and often dark or aggressive lyrics. Metal music is known for its intense, powerful sound, and has been associated with themes of rebellion, alienation, and social commentary.
Musically, metal often features complex guitar riffs, intricate drumming patterns, and virtuosic solos. Vocals in metal can range from clean singing to screaming or growling, and the genre often incorporates elements of classical music and other genres, such as blues and jazz.
Some of the most well-known and influential metal bands include Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Slayer, among others. Metal has also influenced a range of subsequent genres and movements, including thrash metal, death metal, and nu metal.
Metal remains a popular and diverse genre today, with many different subgenres and styles, from the epic and grandiose to the extreme and experimental.
Related genres: rockdeath metalheavy metalblack metalthrash metalmetalcore
