Traditional Metal

Traditional metal, also known as classic heavy metal, is a genre rooted in the foundational sounds of the late 1970s and early 1980s, blending powerful riffs, soaring vocals, and anthemic melodies. It often features energetic guitar work with a mix of melodic and aggressive styles, dynamic drumming, and a strong emphasis on song-driven structures. Lyrically, it explores themes of personal struggles, mythology, and defiance. Bands in this genre draw influence from pioneers like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden while maintaining a distinct identity with regional and modern variations, keeping the spirit of classic metal alive.

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In Memory Of
Album - 12 Tracks - Released May 16, 2025
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Heldom
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Mercyful Fate
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Dagger
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  1. May 16, 2025
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    Tuk'na
    1 tracks
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    GNOSIS
    8 tracks
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    Fur
    3 tracks
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  1. May 16, 2025
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    GNOSIS
    8 tracks
  4. January 31
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  6. December 6, 2024
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    Secrets
    12 tracks
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    Goofy
    13 tracks
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    Tuk'na
    1 tracks
  5. March 6
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  18. December 30, 2024
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