Speed Metal

Speed Metal is a high-octane subgenre of heavy metal that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, known for its blistering tempos, precise guitar riffs, and relentless drumming. Drawing from the aggression of punk and the technical prowess of traditional metal, it laid the groundwork for thrash metal and pushed the boundaries of speed and intensity in music. Notable pioneers like Motörhead and Judas Priest set the stage with their rapid-fire energy, inspiring a generation of bands to amplify the velocity and ferocity of their sound.