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|stylistic_origins=[[Power metal]] - [[Thrash metal]] |
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|cultural_origins=Early-Mid [[1970s]], [[United kingdom]] |
|cultural_origins=Early-Mid [[1970s]], [[United kingdom]] |
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|instruments=[[Guitar]] – [[Bass guitar]] – [[Drums]] |
|instruments=[[Guitar]] – [[Bass guitar]] – [[Drums]] |
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|popularity=Moderate in the late 1970's, Slightly more popular until early 1990's, Underground ever since |
|popularity=Moderate in the late 1970's, Slightly more popular until early 1990's, Underground ever since |
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|subgenrelist=List of thrash metal genres |
|subgenrelist=List of thrash metal genres |
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|subgenres=[[Thrash Metal]] – [[Groove metal]]| |
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|regional_scenes=[[United Kingdom]] - [[United States]] |
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|other_topics=[[Extreme metal]] |
|other_topics=[[Extreme metal]] |
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'''Speed metal''' is a cross-genre reference to bands, mainly from the [[thrash metal]] and [[power metal]] genres. The term is mainly used to differentiate between bands of either genre who use tempos or beats that are faster than is normal for either genre, but also tends to refer to bands that combine aspects of the two genres. ''Thundersteel'' by Riot (CBS/Sony 1988) is widely considered to be a seminal speed metal album. Bands such as [[Judas Priest]] and [[Accept]], although not typically cited as speed metal bands, are usually considered to be the main developers of the faster tempos common amongst speed metal bands. |
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'''Speed metal''' is a genre of [[heavy metal (music)|heavy metal]] having its roots in [[traditional metal]] and is often mistaken for [[thrash metal]] and occasionally [[power metal]]. Bands such as Judas Priest and Accept, although not typically cited as speed metal bands, are usually considered to be the main developers of the faster tempos common amongst speed metal bands. The first speed metal album may as well be Judas Priest's [[Stained Class]] (1978) although arguments can be made for Venom's ''Welcome to Hell'' and Riot's ''Fire Down Under''. Speed metal tends to be more melodic and less punk-oriented compared to thrash metal. In contrast to power metal, speed leans toward a more riff-oriented and less vocally driven approach. It is quite common for fans to categorize melodic speed metal as simply power metal despite notabled differences. Borderline melodic speed/power metal albums could include Helloween's ''Helloween EP'' and ''Walls of Jericho'', Blind Guardian's ''Guardian of the Blind'' along with their next 3 releases, and Riot's ''Thundersteel''. Although the album is a latecomer to the speed metal genre, Judas Priest's album ''[[Painkiller (album)|Painkiller]]'' from 1990 is widely regarded as the quintessential speed-metal album, combining lightning-fast [[riff]]age, extended guitar solos and duels, and [[Rob Halford]]'s trademark shrieking vocals. |
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Speed metal does not belong only to a genre of bands that possess a typical style ;for instance, some [[glam metal]] bands' and [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] bands' songs can also be classified as speed metal. For example, titles like "Queen of the Reich" ([[Queensrÿche]]), "Slave to the Grind" ([[Skid Row (heavy metal band)|Skid Row]]), "Body Talk" ([[Ratt]]), "Robotman" ([[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]]), "Paris is Burning" ([[Dokken]]), "Live Wire" ([[Mötley Crüe]]), "Tear it Loose" by ([[Twisted Sister]]), "Be Quick or Be Dead" ([[Iron Maiden]]), "Hell to Eternity" ([[W.A.S.P.]]), "Badboys" ([[Whitesnake]]), "Kill the King"' ([[Rainbow (band)|Rainbow]]) and "Scream of Anger" ([[Europe (band)|Europe]]) are speed metal songs. |
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The genre would soon give birth to two new genres of heavy metal music. Speed metal artists opting for choppier riffs fused with the aggression, faster tempos, and lyrical content of hardcore punk would soon become what would be known as thrash metal. Other acts leaned towards a more melodic version of speed metal incorporating bouncier more light riffs along with falsetto-like vocalist created power metal<sup>[[#Notes|1]]</sup>. |
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Two of the earliest speed metal songs are [[Deep Purple]]'s "Highway Star" from their 1972 album ''[[Machine Head (album)|Machine Head]]'' and [[Black Sabbath]]'s "Children of the Grave", from their 1972 album ''Master of Reality.'' Earlier efforts with a similar style include [[Black Sabbath]]'s "Paranoid" (from the album of that name, 1970) and also Deep Purple's "Speed King" (from the 1970 ''In Rock'' LP) and "Fireball" (From the 1970 ''Fireball'' LP). However, it was "Highway Star" that introduced into heavy metal both the extreme speed of the single-note riffing and also the complex guitar and keyboard solos (performed by [[Ritchie Blackmore]] and [[Jon Lord]], respectively), borrowed from progressive rock of the '70s, but heavily influenced by [[European classical music|classical music]]. These features commonly went on to be associated with more modern [[List of heavy metal genres|metal genres]], but at the time, was typical of speed metal characteristics. |
Two of the earliest speed metal songs are [[Deep Purple]]'s "Highway Star" from their 1972 album ''[[Machine Head (album)|Machine Head]]'' and [[Black Sabbath]]'s "Children of the Grave", from their 1972 album ''Master of Reality.'' Earlier efforts with a similar style include [[Black Sabbath]]'s "Paranoid" (from the album of that name, 1970) and also Deep Purple's "Speed King" (from the 1970 ''In Rock'' LP) and "Fireball" (From the 1970 ''Fireball'' LP). However, it was "Highway Star" that introduced into heavy metal both the extreme speed of the single-note riffing and also the complex guitar and keyboard solos (performed by [[Ritchie Blackmore]] and [[Jon Lord]], respectively), borrowed from progressive rock of the '70s, but heavily influenced by [[European classical music|classical music]]. These features commonly went on to be associated with more modern [[List of heavy metal genres|metal genres]], but at the time, was typical of speed metal characteristics. |
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Later speed metal includes [[X Japan]]'s ''Ill Kill You |
Later speed metal includes [[X Japan]]'s ''Ill Kill You'' (1985), [[Helloween]]'s ''Walls of Jericho'' (1985), [[Motörhead]]'s live album ''[[No Sleep 'til Hammersmith]]'' (1981), and the band [[Megadeth]], who consider themselves as the "World's State-of-the-Art Speed Metal Band". Prior to joining Megadeth, [[Marty Friedman (guitarist)|Marty Friedman]] colaborated with [[Jason Becker]] in the band [[Cacophony_(band)|Cacophony]], who are often cited as speed metal. |
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The term "speed metal" is still used to glorify and differentiate bands with high-speed playing, though the term is |
The term "speed metal" is still used to glorify and differentiate bands with high-speed playing, though the term is branching out to include bands from both [[gothic metal]] and [[progressive metal]] as well. Some believe that ''[[Painkiller (album)|Painkiller]]'' (1990), the last album Judas Priest released before the departure of singer [[Rob Halford]] (who would later return in 2004), has set a new standard for speed metal. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of speed metal bands]] |
*[[List of speed metal bands]] |
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==Notes== |
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#See section entitled "European Power Metal" found in article [[power metal]]. |
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| Speed metal | |
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| Stylistic origins | Power metal - Thrash metal |
| Cultural origins | Early-Mid 1970s, United kingdom |
| Typical instruments | Guitar – Bass guitar – Drums |
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| Thrash Metal – Groove metal | |
| Regional scenes | |
| United Kingdom - United States | |
| Other topics | |
| Extreme metal | |
Speed metal is a cross-genre reference to bands, mainly from the thrash metal and power metal genres. The term is mainly used to differentiate between bands of either genre who use tempos or beats that are faster than is normal for either genre, but also tends to refer to bands that combine aspects of the two genres. Thundersteel by Riot (CBS/Sony 1988) is widely considered to be a seminal speed metal album. Bands such as Judas Priest and Accept, although not typically cited as speed metal bands, are usually considered to be the main developers of the faster tempos common amongst speed metal bands.
Speed metal does not belong only to a genre of bands that possess a typical style ;for instance, some glam metal bands' and heavy metal bands' songs can also be classified as speed metal. For example, titles like "Queen of the Reich" (Queensrÿche), "Slave to the Grind" (Skid Row), "Body Talk" (Ratt), "Robotman" (Scorpions), "Paris is Burning" (Dokken), "Live Wire" (Mötley Crüe), "Tear it Loose" by (Twisted Sister), "Be Quick or Be Dead" (Iron Maiden), "Hell to Eternity" (W.A.S.P.), "Badboys" (Whitesnake), "Kill the King"' (Rainbow) and "Scream of Anger" (Europe) are speed metal songs.
Two of the earliest speed metal songs are Deep Purple's "Highway Star" from their 1972 album Machine Head and Black Sabbath's "Children of the Grave", from their 1972 album Master of Reality. Earlier efforts with a similar style include Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" (from the album of that name, 1970) and also Deep Purple's "Speed King" (from the 1970 In Rock LP) and "Fireball" (From the 1970 Fireball LP). However, it was "Highway Star" that introduced into heavy metal both the extreme speed of the single-note riffing and also the complex guitar and keyboard solos (performed by Ritchie Blackmore and Jon Lord, respectively), borrowed from progressive rock of the '70s, but heavily influenced by classical music. These features commonly went on to be associated with more modern metal genres, but at the time, was typical of speed metal characteristics.
Later speed metal includes X Japan's Ill Kill You (1985), Helloween's Walls of Jericho (1985), Motörhead's live album No Sleep 'til Hammersmith (1981), and the band Megadeth, who consider themselves as the "World's State-of-the-Art Speed Metal Band". Prior to joining Megadeth, Marty Friedman colaborated with Jason Becker in the band Cacophony, who are often cited as speed metal.
The term "speed metal" is still used to glorify and differentiate bands with high-speed playing, though the term is branching out to include bands from both gothic metal and progressive metal as well. Some believe that Painkiller (1990), the last album Judas Priest released before the departure of singer Rob Halford (who would later return in 2004), has set a new standard for speed metal.
