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There isn’t a definitive starting point for heavy metal music. Like many subgenres, it emerged from a blend of external influences and creative elements, but that doesn’t mean we can’t trace its origins to some extent. It’s important to understand the term “heavy metal” in the way it was originally used – to describe bands like Led Zeppelin, rather than the gothic-inclined bands that tend to use the term today.
Pinpointing the exact origins of the term is challenging. “Heavy metal” has been a phrase for a long time, with roots in chemistry principles and science fiction Early Science Fiction On The Airwaves - Science Fiction in Radio Some might argue that Science Fiction has existed as long as civilization itself, as people gazed at the stars and wondered, "what if…" Juvenile Serials from the 1930s The first scifi old-time radio shows were primarily adventure serials aimed at young audiences, featuring a scientific theme, most notably Buck Rogers and… writing. However, identifying when it was first applied to music in our time is difficult. Jimi Hendrix’s manager claims it came from a journalist describing his artist’s performance as sounding like heavy metal falling from the sky. … ...Read the rest.
“The Origin of Heavy Metal”
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