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This is a list of heavy metal artists.
[edit] Original movement: 1967–1979
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.[1][2]
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Brief summary |
| AC/DC[3] |
1973–present |
Although the band are commonly classified as hard rock, and considered pioneers of heavy metal they have always classified their music as "Rock n' roll." Their 1980s album Back in Black is the best-selling rock album of all time. |
| Accept |
1968–1989, 1992–1997, 2004–2005, 2009–present |
Accept played an important role in the development of speed metal and Teutonic thrash metal, being part of the German heavy/speed/power metal scene which emerged in the early-to-mid 1980s. |
| Aerosmith[4] |
1970–present |
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| Alice Cooper[5][6] |
1964–present |
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| Bang |
1970–1973, 2001–2004 |
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| Black Sabbath |
1968–2006, 2011-present |
Regarded as one the Pioneers of Heavy Metal, Black Sabbath was formed by Ozzy Osbourne (lead vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass guitar), and Bill Ward (drums). Alcohol abuse led to Ozzy Osbourne getting fired and replaced with former Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio, and enjoyed success with the release of Heaven and Hell in 1980 and Mob Rules in 1981. Throughout the late eighties and early nighties Black Sabbath went through a number of different vocalists and enjoyed small success with Headless Cross, TYR, Cross Purposes and Forbidden, released in 1989, 1990, 1994 and 1995 respectively. |
| Blue Cheer |
1966–1972, 1974–1976, 1978–1979, 1984–1994, 1999–2009 |
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| Blue Öyster Cult |
1967–present |
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| Budgie |
1967–present |
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| Buffalo[7] |
1971–1977 |
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| Iron Butterfly[17] |
1966–present |
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| Iron Maiden |
1975-present |
Pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, Iron Maiden achieved success during the early 1980s. After several line-up changes, the band went on to release a series of U.S. and UK platinum and gold albums, including 1982's The Number of the Beast, 1983's Piece of Mind, 1984's Powerslave, 1985's live release Live After Death, 1986's Somewhere in Time and 1988's Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. |
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| Kiss[18] |
1972–present |
Kiss rose to prominence in the mid and late-1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, and pyrotechnics. |
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| Manowar |
1980-present |
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| Meat Loaf |
1967–present |
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| Mercyful Fate |
1981–1985, 1992–2000 (hiatus) |
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| Montrose |
1973–1976, 2005 |
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| Motörhead |
1977–present |
Motörhead are typically classified as heavy metal, and their fusion of punk rock into the genre helped to pioneer speed metal and thrash metal. Motörhead had particular success in the early 1980s with several successful singles in the UK Top 40 chart. The albums Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades, and particularly No Sleep 'til Hammersmith, cemented Motörhead's reputation as one of Britain's foremost rock bands. |
| Mountain[21] |
1969–1972, 1973–present |
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| Pentagram |
1971–1976, 1978–1979, 1981–present |
Along with Black Sabbath, Pentagram is considered one of the most important groups in the creation of doom metal. |
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| Rainbow |
1975–1984, 1993–1997 |
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| Running Wild |
1976–2009, 2011-present |
With speedy riffs and themes about the open sea, Running Wild has been labeled as the world's first pirate metal band. |
| Rush |
1968–present |
Known for their musicianship, this trio has created complex, often epic compositions, with eclectic lyrical motifs, and changing styles over the years. Beginning with blues-inspired on their first album, then encompassing hard rock, progressive rock, a period with heavy use of synthesizers, returning to a modern hard rock sound. Never truly mainstream nor universally lauded, Rush nonetheless have had great commercial success (behind only The Beatles and Rolling Stones in the top 3 rock bands with most consecutive gold albums) and received numerous awards and nominations, with each member having received acknowledgment of their proficiency through coverage in a variety of music publications. They have been cited as an influence by various musical artists both within the scope of "heavy metal" and without. |
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| Saxon |
1976–present |
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| Scorpions |
1965–present |
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| UFO |
1969–1988, 1992–present |
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| Uriah Heep |
1969–present |
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| Van Halen[27] |
1976–present |
Van Halen set the stage for many successful heavy metal bands in the 1980s. They are considered ahead of their time and have had an impact on metal that rivals even Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Metallica. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen is also considered to be one of the most influential guitarists in heavy metal for his use of shredding and for popularizing two-handed tapping. |
| Vanilla Fudge[28] |
1967–1970, 1982–1984, 1987–1988, 1991, 1999–present |
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| Warhorse[29] |
1970–1974, (partial reunions: 1985, 2005) |
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| X Japan |
1982-1997 |
X Japan (エックス ジャパン, Ekkusu Japan) Is a popular Japanese rock band. The group was formed in Tateyama, Chiba Yoshiki and Toshi in 1982 and disbanded in 1997, renovated in 2007. Originally named X (エックス, Ekkusu), Shot to fame with their second album Blue Blood. His music is characterized by a taste for classic metal, mixed with fast drum lines and variable guitar lines with a strong progressive, and greatly influenced by classical music. X Japan has sold over 30 million albums and singles along with 2 million videos.
X Japan was dissolved in 1997 due to neglect of Toshi, arguing this rejection to sing sad songs at the moment to lead a happy life. In May 1998, Hide died and the rest of the group, including Taiji, gather to play at his funeral. On October 18, 2007 was officially announced the return of the group.
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| 2007- Present |
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[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Weinstein, Deena. Heavy Metal: The Music and its Culture. DaCapo, 2000. ISBN 0-306-80970-2, pg. 14.
- ^ Christe, Ian (2004). Sound of the Beast. Allison & Busby. pp. 1. ISBN 0749083514.
- ^ Christe, Ian (2004). Sound of the Beast. Allison & Busby. pp. 2, 39–48, 52–57. ISBN 0749083514.
- ^ Walser, Robert (1999). Running with The Devil. Wesleyan University Press. pp. s. 8, 13. ISBN 0819562602.
- ^ Christe, Ian (2004). Sound of the Beast. Allison & Busby. pp. 2, 16, 18, 19, 39, 56–69, 93, 304, 333. ISBN 0749083514.
- ^ Walser, Robert (1999). Running with The Devil. Wesleyan University Press. pp. s. 11, 16, 78. ISBN 0819562602.
- ^ [1] allmusic ((( Buffalo > Overview )))
- ^ Weinstein, Deena. Heavy Metal: The Music and its Culture. DaCapo, 2000. ISBN 0-306-80970-2, pg. 2.
- ^ Christe, Ian (2004). Sound of the Beast. Allison & Busby. pp. 2. ISBN 0749083514.
- ^ Walser, Robert (1999). Running with The Devil. Wesleyan University Press. pp. s. 2. ISBN 0819562602.
- ^ [2] allmusic ((( Dust > Biography )))
- ^ Sleazegrinder (March 2007). "The Lost Pioneers of Heavy Metal". Classic Rock.
- ^ [3] Rolling Stone
- ^ [4] Rock Eras by James M. Curtis
- ^ [5] Saga of Rock Still Rolling, Toledo Blade, 1979
- ^ Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
- ^ Sleazegrinder (March 2007). "The Lost Pioneers of Heavy Metal". Classic Rock.
- ^ |- |King Diamond Walser, Robert (1999). Running with The Devil. Wesleyan University Press. pp. s. 2, 10, 11, 16. ISBN 0819562602.
- ^ Christe, Ian (2004). Sound of the Beast. Allison & Busby. p. 12. ISBN 0749083514.
- ^ "AMG bio of Lucifer's Friend". http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p19037/biography. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
- ^ Ingham, Chris (2002). The Book of Metal. Thunder's Mouth Press. pp. 204. ISBN 978-1560254195.
- ^ Sleazegrinder (March 2007). "The Lost Pioneers of Heavy Metal". Classic Rock.
- ^ Nicholson, Kris (1976-04-08). "A Night at the Opera". Rolling Stone
- ^ allmusic ((( Queen > Overview )))
- ^ [6] allmusic ((( Quiet Riot > Overview )))
- ^ http://www.twistedsister.com/french.php
- ^ Christe, Ian (2004). Sound of the Beast. Allison & Busby. pp. 1, 50–57, 77. ISBN 0749083514.
- ^ Christe, Ian (2004). Sound of the Beast. Allison & Busby. pp. 13. ISBN 0749083514.
- ^ Sleazegrinder (March 2007). "The Lost Pioneers of Heavy Metal". Classic Rock.
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