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A genre of rock music characterised by heavy distortion, powerful vocals, and aggressive intensity.
Heavy metal emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s from the heavier end of blues-based rock, pioneered by bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Deep Purple. The genre is defined by heavily distorted electric guitar, powerful bass guitar, aggressive drumming, and vocals ranging from melodic singing to screaming. Guitar solos, often technically demanding, are a central feature. Metal has diversified into numerous subgenres: thrash metal, death metal, black metal, power metal, doom metal, progressive metal, and symphonic metal, each with distinct characteristics. Drop D tuning and other alternate tunings create the heavy, low-pitched guitar tones that define the genre. Metal culture includes a devoted global fanbase, distinctive visual aesthetics, and a strong live music tradition. Despite mainstream dismissal, metal has proven to be one of the most enduring and technically demanding forms of rock music.