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Heavy Metal

By Dave White, About.com

Black Sabbath

(Michael Ochs Archives)
Definition: Heavy Metal was an outgrowth of Hard Rock, and was characterized by high volume and over-the-top antics on stage. Much of the music evolved from American blues music.
Also Known As: Hard Rock
Examples: Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple

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