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A form of music that came about in the late 70's and reached its peak of success [in the early] 80's. It was the first form of "metal" music and it has roots in 70's hard rock. contrary to [popular belief] the term has [nothing to do] with newer metal genres as these genres should be referred to as simply "metal". The metal genres most similar to heavy metal are "speed metal" and "power metal". There are some heavy metal bands that started out as hard rock bands such as Judas Priest and Riot. These bands are sometimes referred to as "proto-metal".
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