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- Motörhead. 536 votes. A powerhouse in the world of speed metal, Motörhead's relentless energy and raw, gritty sound have etched their name into the pantheon of legendary bands.
- Megadeth. 502 votes. Known for their incredible precision and technical prowess, Megadeth is a force to be reckoned with in the realm of speed metal. Founded by guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine after his time with Metallica, Megadeth pushed the boundaries of what was possible within the genre.
- Slayer. 404 votes. Hailing from the United States, Slayer is often seen as the epitome of speed metal brutality. Their frenetic pace, crushing riffs, and aggressive rhythms have captured the imagination of metalheads around the globe.
- Testament. 293 votes. Testament emerged from the San Francisco Bay Area thrash scene in the 1980s and quickly gained recognition for their tight musicianship and brooding lyrical themes.
Jun 8, 2024 · Speed metal has carved out a unique place in the heavy music landscape, defined by rapid tempos and intense energy. This article highlights twenty of the most influential speed metal bands that have left a lasting impact on the genre.
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- Exciter - Heavy Metal Maniac (1983) More than one contemporary zine used the term “skull-crushing” to describe Exciter’s seminal debut, and although the raw, tinny production blunts some of the edge, you can still feel the ferocious intent of this bullish Ontario trio roaring out of the speakers after 40 years.
- Acid - Maniac (1983) As with those other first responders from the Belgian scene, Killer and Crossfire, Acid’s low-budget, high-velocity transport café metal possesses a sweet rickety charm that makes Maniac effortlessly playable.
- Helloween - Walls Of Jericho (1985) Germany was an early speed metal stronghold, producing many enduring exemplars: Running Wild, Grave Digger, Rage, Angel Dust, Holy Moses, and most importantly of all, much-loved Hamburg hellions Helloween.
- Agent Steel - Skeptics Apocalypse (1985) These LA loons are perhaps the greatest example of a band who simultaneously combined power, thrash and speed metal, and thus tend to fall unjustly down the cracks between subgenres.
Mar 10, 2020 · Darkthrone's Fenriz shares his guide to speed metal through 10 genre-defining songs. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future)
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Aug 12, 2024 · This list includes not only pure speed metal bands but those that were somewhere in between speed / thrash, speed / power and NWOBHM / speed. There are also rare exceptions of speed / punk as well as other genres.
Best Speed Metal Bands. 76 bands. Rank Image Band / Formed / Genres Albums; 1: Helloween. 1983, Germany. Power Metal, Heavy Metal. Keeper of the Seven Keys Part II ...
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Aug 12, 2024 · Givin' It To RYM's Top 100 Speed Metal Albums. A list by DtotheMtotheX. [List512397] | +32. I GOT ME A NEED FOR SPEED! I figured speed metal is one of the vaguer genres, generally a subgenre, so I'd get a pretty diverse selection of albums out of the genre.
