Heavy Metal Music of United States

Heavy metal’s early initiators include the British ensembles known as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin; however American cult ensembles such as The Velvet Underground and Blue Cheer also played a major part. Their music was hard-edged and bluesy, with a frequently menacing sound that became more known in later subgenres. During in the beginning of the 70s, heavy metal-influenced glam rock emerged, and artists such as David Bowie became popular for gender-refraction costumes and themes. Glam was accompanied by the mainstream bombastic arena rock and light progressive rock ensembles, which became the mainstream, with ensembles such as Chicago and Styx releasing renowned professions that lasted most of the year, Glam metal, a glitzy type of Los Angeles metal, also seen in a local spectator but restricted mainstream achievement.

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