Hello, do you know that Heavy Metal as a music was developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom.
I like heavy metal, but didn't realize it started quite that early!
It would surprise you to know that the bands that created heavy metal developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion
It definitely has a distinct sound. I know many don't like it, but I do. Do you know some of the best bands?
My favourite rock bands are The Beatles, AC/DC. Sad part is that  rock is  sometimes associated with aggression and machismo. 
Yes, I know. Some people try to blame it on psychos that murder or assault people. Ridiculous!
most famous pioneers, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple were founded. Though they came to attract wide audiences, they were often derided by critics. Following the blueprint laid down by Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, several American bands modified heavy metal into more accessible forms during the 1970s: the raw, sleazy sound and outrageous stage shows of Alice Cooper and Kiss; the blues-rooted rock of Aerosmith; and the flashy guitar leads and wild party rock of Van Halen. During the mid-1970s, Judas Priest helped spur
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom. With roots in blues rock, psychedelic rock, and acid rock, the bands that created heavy metal developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness. The genre's lyrics and performance styles are sometimes associated with aggression and machismo.
In 1968, three of the genre's