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The first band known to play SpeedMetal[[hottip:*:The UrExample is probably {{Queen}}'s 1974 "Stone Cold Crazy"]], is the famous Music/{{Motorhead}} with hits such as "Ace of Spades" and "Overkill". Another known SpeedMetal band is the infamous Music/{{Venom}}, whose blatantly [[RockMeAsmodeus satanic]] themes and DarkerAndEdgier atmosphere eventually started the first Wave of BlackMetal (Essentially SpeedMetal or ThrashMetal [[UnbuiltTrope with some elements of what the genre would later become]]). Then, we have Music/{{Helloween}}, whose more melodic approach eventually gave rise to european PowerMetal. Music/JudasPriest would also be a part of this movement, if the album ''Painkiller'' is anything to go by.

The first band known to play SpeedMetal is the famous Music/{{Motorhead}} with hits such as "Ace of Spades" and "Overkill". Another known SpeedMetal band is the infamous Music/{{Venom}}, whose blatantly [[RockMeAsmodeus satanic]] themes and DarkerAndEdgier atmosphere eventually started the first Wave of BlackMetal (Essentially SpeedMetal or ThrashMetal [[UnbuiltTrope with some elements of what the genre would later become]]). Then, we have Music/{{Helloween}}, whose more melodic approach eventually gave rise to european PowerMetal. Music/JudasPriest would also be a part of this movement, if the album ''Painkiller'' is anything to go by.

* Music/{{Motorhead}

Speed Metal is, according to some [[{{Fandom}} Metalheads]], the forerunner of what is now known as ThrashMetal, GrooveMetal, DeathMetal and BlackMetal. In short, this is what happens when you take the sounds of the NWOBHM (Iron Maiden, etc) and use some HardcorePunk influences to speed it UpToEleven, SpeedMetal is ''fast'', not as fast as his more brutal succesors, but certainly fast enough to inspire the other subgenres...

* Music/{{Motorhead}}

The first band known to play SpeedMetal is the famous Music/{{Motorhead}} with hits such as "Ace of Spades" and "Overkill". Another known SpeedMetal band is the infamous Music/{{Venom}}, whose blatantly [[RockMeAsmodeus satanic]] themes and DarkerAndEdgier atmosphere eventually started the first Wave of BlackMetal (Essentially SpeedMetal or ThrashMetal [[UnbuiltTrope with some elements of what the genre would later become]]). Then, we have Music/{{Helloween}}, whose more melodic approach eventually gave rise to european PowerMetal. [[YourMileageMayVary Arguably]], Music/JudasPriest would also be a part of this movement, if the album ''Painkiller'' is anything to go by.

Some bands usually included in the genre:

* {{Accept}}

* BlindGuardian (Early albums, later turned into PowerMetal)

* AxelRudiPell (Their heavier material falls under this)

* GraveDigger (Also becomes PowerMetal)

The first band known to play SpeedMetal is the famous {{Motorhead}} with hits such as "Ace of Spades" and "Overkill". Another known SpeedMetal band is the infamous Music/{{Venom}}, whose blatantly [[RockMeAsmodeus satanic]] themes and DarkerAndEdgier atmosphere eventually started the first Wave of BlackMetal (Essentially SpeedMetal or ThrashMetal [[UnbuiltTrope with some elements of what the genre would later become]]). Then, we have Music/{{Helloween}}, whose more melodic approach eventually gave rise to european PowerMetal. [[YourMileageMayVary Arguably]], Music/JudasPriest would also be a part of this movement, if the album ''Painkiller'' is anything to go by.

* {{Motorhead}}

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The first band known to play SpeedMetal is the famous {{Motorhead}} with hits such as "Ace of Spades" and "Overkill". Another known SpeedMetal band is the infamous Music/{{Venom}}, whose blatantly [[RockMeAsmodeus satanic]] themes and DarkerAndEdgier atmosphere eventually started the first Wave of BlackMetal (Essentially SpeedMetal or ThrashMetal [[UnbuiltTrope with some elements of what the genre would later become]]). Then, we have Music/{{Helloween}}, whose more melodic approach eventually gave rise to european PowerMetal. [[YourMileageMayVary Arguably]], JudasPriest would also be a part of this movement, if the album ''Painkiller'' is anything to go by.

* JudasPriest

* {{Anthrax}} (Turned into ThrashMetal by the third album)

The first band known to play SpeedMetal is the famous {{Motorhead}} with hits such as ''Ace of Spades'' and ''OverKill''. Another known SpeedMetal band is the infamous Music/{{Venom}}, whose blatantly [[RockMeAsmodeus satanic]] themes and DarkerAndEdgier atmosphere eventually started the first Wave of BlackMetal (Essentially SpeedMetal or ThrashMetal [[UnbuiltTrope with some elements of what the genre would later become]]). Then, we have Music/{{Helloween}}, whose more melodic approach eventually gave rise to european PowerMetal. [[YourMileageMayVary Arguably]], JudasPriest would also be a part of this movement, if the album ''Painkiller'' is anything to go by.

The first band known to play SpeedMetal is the famous {{Motorhead}} with hits such as ''Ace of Spades'' and ''OverKill''. Another known SpeedMetal band is the infamous Venom, whose blatantly [[RockMeAsmodeus satanic]] themes and DarkerAndEdgier atmosphere eventually started the first Wave of BlackMetal (Essentially SpeedMetal or ThrashMetal [[UnbuiltTrope with some elements of what the genre would later become]]). Then, we have Music/{{Helloween}}, whose more melodic approach eventually gave rise to european PowerMetal. [[YourMileageMayVary Arguably]], JudasPriest would also be a part of this movement, if the album ''Painkiller'' is anything to go by.

* {{Venom}} (Later formed part of the first wave of BlackMetal)

* RunningWild

The first band known to play SpeedMetal is the famous {{Motorhead}} with hits such as ''Ace of Spades'' and ''OverKill''. Another known SpeedMetal band is the infamous Venom, whose blatantly [[RockMeAsmodeus satanic]] themes and DarkerAndEdgier atmosphere eventually started the first Wave of BlackMetal (Essentially SpeedMetal or ThrashMetal [[UnbuiltTrope with some elements of what the genre would later become]]). Then, we have {{Helloween}}, whose more melodic approach eventually gave rise to european PowerMetal. [[YourMileageMayVary Arguably]], JudasPriest would also be a part of this movement, if the album ''Painkiller'' is anything to go by.

* {{Helloween}} (Eventually became Trope Maker of European PowerMetal)

Speed Metal is, according to some [[{{Fandom}} Metalheads]], the forerunner or what is now known as ThrashMetal, GrooveMetal, DeathMetal and BlackMetal. In short, this is what happens when you take the sounds of the NWOBHM (Iron Maiden, etc) and use some HardcorePunk influences to speed it UpToEleven, SpeedMetal is ''fast'', not as fast as his more brutal succesors, but certainly fast enough to inspire the other subgenres...

* {{Motorhead}}

* {{Venom}} (Later formed part of the first wave of BlackMetal)

* Accept
* Anvil (Eventually derives into PowerMetal)
* Gravedigger (Also becomes PowerMetal)
* Metalucifer (Before you get [[RockMeAsmodeus the wrong idea]], they're Japanese.)

Speed metal eventually evolved into ThrashMetal, Extreme Metal (BlackMetal and DeathMetal) and PowerMetal. Although many tend to equate the two subgenres, there is a distinct difference between them. In his book ''Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal'', IanChriste states that "...thrash metal relies more on long, wrenching rhythmic breaks, while speed metal... is a cleaner and more musically intricate subcategory, still loyal to the dueling melodies of classic metal."

Speed metal eventually evolved into thrash metal. Although many tend to equate the two subgenres, there is a distinct difference between them. In his book ''Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal'', IanChriste states that "...thrash metal relies more on long, wrenching rhythmic breaks, while speed metal... is a cleaner and more musically intricate subcategory, still loyal to the dueling melodies of classic metal."

* Metalucifer (Before you get [[RockMeAsmodeus the wrong idea]], thei're Japanese.)

The first band known to play SpeedMetal is the famous MotörHead with hits such as ''Ace of Spades'' and ''OverKill''. Another known SpeedMetal band is the infamous Venom, whose blatantly [[RockMeAsmodeus satanic]] themes and DarkerAndEdgier atmosphere eventually started the first Wave of BlackMetal (Essentially SpeedMetal or ThrashMetal [[UnbuiltTrope with some elements of what the genre would later become]]). Then, we have {{Helloween}}, whose more melodic approach eventually gave rise to european PowerMetal. [[YourMileageMayVary Arguably]], JudasPriest would also be a part of this movement, if the album ''Painkiller'' is anything to go by.

* {{Motörhead}}

Speed Metal is, according to some [[{{Fandom}} Metalheads]], the forerunner or what is now known as ThrashMetal, GrooveMetal, DeathMetal and BlackMetal. In short, this is what happens when you take the sounds of the NWOBHM (Iron Maiden, etc) and speed it UpToEleven, SpeedMetal is ''fast'', not as fast as his more brutal succesors, but certainly fast enough to inspire the other subgenres...

The first band known to play SpeedMetal is the famous MotörHead with hits such as ''Ace of Spades'' and ''OverKill''. Another known SpeedMetal band is the infamous Venom, whose blatantly [[RockMeAsmodeus satanic]] themes and DarkerAndEdgier atmosphere eventually started the first Wave of BlackMetal (Essentially SpeedMetal or ThrashMetal [[UnbuiltTrope with some elements of what the genre would later become]]). [[YourMileagueMayVary Arguably]], JudasPriest would also be a part of this movement, if the album ''Painkiller'' is anything to go by.

The best way to distinguish Speed from Thrash, and PowerMetal (Another genre it gave birth), is the melody, it's certainly more melodic than Thrash, but not as much as Power, for a reference, compare ''[[{{MotörHead}} Ace of Spades]]'' with ''[[MegaDeth Symphony of destruction]]'' with ''[[{{Helloween}} Halloween]]''

The best way to distinguish Speed from Thrash, and PowerMetal (Another genre it gave birth), is the melody, it's certainly more melodic than Thrash, but not as much as Power, for a reference, compare ''[[MotörHead Ace of Spades]]'' with ''[[MegaDeth Symphony of destruction]]'' with ''[[{{Helloween}} Halloween]]''