Heavy Metal 101

Information and description of the many genres and subgenres of heavy metal.

What Is Heavy Metal?Description and history of heavy metal music and its genres and subgenres.
Heavy Metal TimelineTimeline of heavy metal history and significant events.
What Is Black Metal?A history and description of black metal, including musical and vocal styles, pioneers of the genre, and recommended black metal artists.
What Is Death Metal?Description and explanation of the heavy metal genre known as death metal, including pioneers and recommended bands.
What Is New Wave Of British Heavy Metal?Description and explanation of the heavy metal genre known as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal and the artists that popularized it including Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Def Leppard, Saxon, Diamond Head, Girlschool and more.