Heavy Metal

Heavy metal (sometimes just referred to as Metal) is a genre of rock music. It was developed in the late 1960's/early 1970's. It originated in the Midlands of the UK and the US. Heavy metal is usually associated with masculinity and machismo.

Sub genres:

• Black metal
• Death metal
• Doom metal
• Glam metal
• Gothic metal
• Groove metal
• Power metal
• Speed metal
• Stoner metal
• Thrash metal
• Traditional heavy metal

Created: Late 60's/early 70's UK and US
Main instruments used: Electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, vocals, keyboards
Key places: Australia, Bay area, Brazil, Britain, Germany, Gothenburg, New Orleans, United States, Scandinavia

Black Sabbath: One of the most popular heavy metal bands of the 70's