Metal | Vibepedia

Metal is a broad genre of rock music characterized by its use of heavy distorted guitar riffs, fast drumming, and often growling or screaming vocals. It originated in the late 1960s and early 1970s with bands like [[black-sabbath|Black Sabbath]] and [[deep-purple|Deep Purple]], and has since branched out into numerous subgenres, including [[heavy-metal|heavy metal]], [[thrash-metal|thrash metal]], [[death-metal|death metal]], and [[black-metal|black metal]]. Metal has become a global phenomenon, with a vast and dedicated fan base. [[judas-priest|Judas Priest]] and [[iron-maiden|Iron Maiden]] are among the most influential metal bands, known for their powerful sound and iconic vocalists. The genre has also spawned various festivals, such as [[download-festival|Download Festival]] and [[wacken-open-air|Wacken Open Air]], which celebrate metal music and culture.