Traditional Heavy Metal

Traditional heavy metal is a powerful and energetic genre rooted in the classic sound of the late 1970s and 1980s, characterized by soaring vocals, galloping riffs, and melodic yet aggressive guitar work. It blends heavy, blues-based riffing with fast-paced drum patterns and anthemic choruses, often evoking themes of power, mythology, and resilience. Bands in this style, such as Grand Magus and Rampart, embrace a raw, straightforward approach, while artists like Tony Iommi helped define its signature dark and heavy tone. With a mix of speed, melody, and intensity, traditional heavy metal remains a timeless force in the world of heavy music.

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Resurrection
Album - 10 Tracks - Released March 14, 2025

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ANTHEM X
Attack
Axetasy
Black & Damned
Bürner
CROWLEY
David Wayne
Dendera
Forged in Fire
Grand Magus
Grave Digger
Hoist the Colours
IOMMI
Iron Jaw
Lujuria
Medieval Steel
Mexican Ape-Lord
RAVEN
Rampart
Raven Banner
Razor
Razor
Ronnie Romero
SIGLOS
Steel Wolves
THE SHEGLAPES
Tim "Ripper" Owens
Tony Iommi
Vultures Vengeance
Witching Hour
ozzy
IOMMI
Grave Digger
Tony Iommi
ozzy
Grand Magus
Ronnie Romero
Tim "Ripper" Owens
Forged in Fire
ANTHEM X
Razor
Medieval Steel
Witching Hour
Attack
Black & Damned
Bürner
Vultures Vengeance
Lujuria
Steel Wolves
Axetasy
CROWLEY
Iron Jaw
Raven Banner
David Wayne
Dendera
RAVEN
SIGLOS
THE SHEGLAPES
Hoist the Colours
Mexican Ape-Lord
Rampart
Razor