Best 100 speed metal releases

Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is characterized by fast tempos, complex guitar riffs and solos, and often high-pitched vocals. The roots of speed metal can be traced back to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement, which included bands such as Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. The genre was further developed in the United States by bands such as Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth, who are often credited with popularizing and expanding the sound. Speed metal has had a significant impact on the development of other subgenres of metal, such as thrash metal and power metal.