About Traditional heavy metal
Traditional heavy metal is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of heavy metal music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Queen, Freddie Mercury, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield and Deep Purple.
From Wikipedia
Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and United States. With roots in blues rock, psychedelic rock and acid rock, heavy metal bands developed a thick, monumental sound characterized by distorted guitars, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats and loudness.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Traditional heavy metal.
Key artists
- Queen
- Freddie Mercury
- Iron Maiden
- Ozzy Osbourne
- James Hetfield
- Deep Purple
- Aerosmith
- Alice Cooper
- Judas Priest
- Jon Bon Jovi
Related genres
Speed metal
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New wave of British heavy metal
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1980s · United States
New wave of American heavy metal
1990s · United States
African heavy metal
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Argentine heavy metal
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Canadian heavy metal
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Frequently asked questions
What is Traditional heavy metal?
Traditional heavy metal is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of heavy metal music.
Where and when did Traditional heavy metal originate?
Traditional heavy metal originated in United Kingdom in the 1970s.
Who are famous Traditional heavy metal artists?
Queen, Freddie Mercury, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield and Deep Purple.