Metal

• From which genre did metal music evolve?


  Heavy rock music
• Which band is considered one of the earliest pioneers of metal music?

  Black Sabbath
• Why are Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath referred to as the godfathers of metal?


  They incorporated heavy riffs with darker lyrical themes and a heavier guitar sound
• What elements from other styles has metal incorporated over time?


  Elements from heavy rock and prog rock
• How do metal guitar solos differ from those in other genres?


  They can be highly intricate and technically challenging
• What distinguishes early metal bands from heavy rock bands of the same era?


  The lyrics tend to focus on darker themes and have a more aggressive delivery
• Which band is mentioned as a good example of the metal genre?


  Iron Maiden
• What are the characteristics of Iron Maiden's music that suggest they are a metal band?


  Technical guitar playing, intense vocals, and dark imagery in their songs
• In which decade did metal become significantly more popular among the mainstream?

  The early 1980s
• What elements did bands incorporate into metal music during the glam metal era?


  'Glam' elements and androgynous styles from other genres
• Which glam metal band is mentioned as becoming incredibly famous?

  Mötley Crüe
• What was the perception of glam metal regarding lifestyle and performances?


  Some considered the music to take second place to the lifestyle and over-the-top performances
• What new form of metal emerged as a rebellion against glam rock in the mid-80s?


  A back-to-basics metal focused on music and lyrics
• What is the name of the new style of metal that emerged in the mid-80s?

  Thrash metal
• Which key artists are associated with thrash metal?


  Metallica and Megadeth
• What musical characteristics define thrash metal?


  Powerful fast riffs with aggressive vocals
• How have some metal bands expanded their musical devices over time?


  By using alternative tuning, tonalities, and time signatures
• What is notable about Metallica's Black album in terms of musical style?


  It is largely modal
• Which bands began incorporating elements from prog rock into their music?


  Tool and Dream Theater
• What is a common feature of metal music that has remained central since its inception?


  The core sound of distorted guitar and powerful vocal delivery
• What are the key characteristics of metal music?


  • Evolved from heavy rock and blues
  • Dark lyrical themes
  • Heavy guitar sound
  • Technical guitar solos
  • Aggressive vocal delivery
  • Incorporation of various musical elements