FindHeavy Metal Albums, Artists and Songs, and Hand-Picked Top Heavy Metal Music on AllMusic Arguably the first true metal band, however, was Led Zeppelin. Initially, Zep played blues tunes heavier and louder than anyone ever had, and soon created an epic, textured brand of heavy rock that drew from many musical sources. Less subtle butThe70s was indeed a great decade for heavy metal music, with some of the most inspiring pieces being released during that period. The heavy metal genre truly matured in the 70s as it witnessed the formation of high-profile bands like Iron Maiden, Diamond Head, and KISS.. The 70's rock music is known for many bands from England pioneering the genre.
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Thisis a list of heavy metal artists from the formative years of the movement (formed between 1963 and 1981). For bands that formed after 1981, please consult the lists for each heavy metal subgenre. In the late 1960s, a number of bands began pushing the limits of blues rock into a new genre which would be called heavy metal.