FAQ About The Cultural Impact of Heavy Metal
What is heavy metal music and how is it defined?
Heavy metal music is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States. It is characterized by amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness. Bands like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple are often credited with pioneering the sound of heavy metal.
