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Sound profile
A high-energy, uptempo sound.
energy
95
danceability
25
valence
45
grit
55
organicness
65
commerciality
20
tempo
95
vocality
60
About Speed Metal
Speed metal emerged in the late 1970s as a high-velocity evolution of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, blending traditional metal's melodic sensibilities with the raw intensity of hardcore punk. The genre is defined by extremely fast tempos, technical precision, and elaborate dual-guitar harmonies, often utilizing relentless double-bass drumming to drive its aggressive momentum. While it shares the blistering pace of thrash metal, speed metal typically maintains a cleaner vocal delivery and a more polished, melodic structure that eventually birthed the power metal subgenre. This high-octane style prioritizes technical proficiency and sheer velocity, creating an exhilarating, virtuosic atmosphere that bridges the gap between classic heavy metal and the more abrasive extreme metal variations.
Also known as: Speed
Parent genre:Metal
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Speed metal emerged in the late 1970s as a high-velocity evolution of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, blending traditional metal's melodic sensibilities with the raw intensity of hardcore punk. Find every Speed Metal venue and event in New York City this week above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
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Speed metal emerged in the late 1970s as a high-velocity evolution of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, blending traditional metal's melodic sensibilities with the raw intensity of hardcore punk. The genre is defined by extremely fast tempos, technical precision, and elaborate dual-guitar harmonies, often utilizing relentless double-bass drumming to drive its aggressive momentum. While it shares the blistering pace of thrash metal, speed metal typically maintains a cleaner vocal delivery and …
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