How to get into traditional heavy metal
traditional heavy metal: genre of metal music northsound.fm covers 344 traditional heavy metal artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into traditional heavy metal?
Start with Judas Priest's "Invincible Shield". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into traditional heavy metal.
Who are the best traditional heavy metal artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for traditional heavy metal include Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is traditional heavy metal?
genre of metal music