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Which is the most influential heavy metal band and why?

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Judas Priest They brought in more melody to metal, added the twin guitar and created the traditional heavy metal sound. 3. Iron Maiden Has had a huge influence on all kind of melodic metal and also on early thrash metal bands. 4. Motörhead The first band to mix metal with punk. Had a major influence on the thrash genre. read more

Nord666 The most influential 'TRADITIONAL' Heavy Metal bands! I request the visitors not to add Thrash Metal, Death Metal or any other subgenre bands in this list! Just pure Heavy Metal bands should be added. read more

The band is often cited by many younger rockers as their number 1 influence, this band has created a monumental achievement in the field of music by establishing the word ‘metal’ in pop culture. Where rock music is often regarded as just noise and the devil’s handiwork, Metallica effortlessly redefined the way rock music is perceived while earning various Grammy awards in the process. read more

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