Heavy metal is roughly 50 years old, yet continues to evolve each decade. The s were no exception, with intriguing new sounds emerging alongside classic riffs and thunderous beats. Meanwhile, classic metal bands like Judas Priest, Metallica, Megadeth, and more delivered tracks that hold their own alongside their impressive back catalogs.

25. High on Fire – “Snakes for the Divine” (2010)


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This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year All releases are studio albums unless otherwise noted. The most successful metal album released in was Iron Maiden 's The Final Frontier , topping the charts in 28 countries. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Overview of the events of in heavy metal music.
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In terms of quality album releases, has been a fantastic year for heavy music. With so much top-notch stuff to listen to this past year, we know it could be difficult to keep up to date with everything. With that in mind, here is Noisecreep's list of 10 best songs of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax.
The space between notes is emphasized; the tempo moves slowly, letting each tone ring out and disappear. The track floats toward its rewarding climax, with the restraint making the payoff that much more rewarding. Sadly, Agalloch disbanded in due to tensions between band members, but their final album is a fitting swan song, anchored by its beautiful opener. Then the blistering lead guitar, courtesy of Richard Z. Kruspe, builds up until the song punches you in the face with full force. Then the chorus come in with all of its catchy industrial bravado, signaling a triumphant return by the German industrial heroes. What could be more metal than proclaiming yourself the Mephistopheles of Los Angeles? Heavy Consequence.