Heavy metal, also known as simply "metal," is a type of rock music which became popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is an evolution of blues and psychedelic rock which involves long guitar solos, high volume, and amplified distortion with lyrics often centering on masculinity.
Recommended Resources
The Classic Thrash website is dedicated to the sub-genre of heavy metal music known as thrash. You can find reviews of many different thrash banks here such as Agent Steel, Angel Dust and Aragon. The website also provides links to other websites where you can find more about thrash music.
http://www.classicthrash.com
Daily updated heavy metal news provider. Includes a database of metal bands, music reviews, exclusive interviews, live concert reports, photo gallery, upcoming music releases and discography.
http://www.metalunderground.com
Features the latest in the heavy metal and hard rock scene. Includes the latest news, tour schedules, event map, band profiles, photos, and discussion forums.
http://www.ozzfest.com
Features the latest happening in the heavy metal scene. Includes news, signed and unsigned bands information, interviews, live videos, reviews and a concert calendar.
http://www.thegauntlet.com
