About Speed metal
Speed metal is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of heavy metal music and extreme metal.
Among the best-known names in the style are Motörhead, Lemmy, Dave Mustaine, Europe, Cliff Burton and Anthrax.
Speed metal has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Pirate metal.
From Wikipedia
Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.
It is usually considered less abrasive and more melodic than thrash metal. However, speed metal is usually faster and more aggressive than traditional heavy metal, also showing more inclination to virtuoso soloing and featuring short instrumental passages between couplets. Speed metal songs frequently make use of highly expressive vocals, but are usually less likely to employ "harsh" vocals than thrash metal songs.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Speed metal.
Key artists
- Motörhead
- Lemmy
- Dave Mustaine
- Europe
- Cliff Burton
- Anthrax
- Venom
- DragonForce
- Blind Guardian
- Marty Friedman
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Speed metal?
Speed metal is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of heavy metal music and extreme metal.
Where and when did Speed metal originate?
Speed metal originated in United Kingdom in the 1970s.
Who are famous Speed metal artists?
Motörhead, Lemmy, Dave Mustaine, Europe, Cliff Burton and Anthrax.