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Top Ten Speed Metal Bands

Metallica​
Metallica​

Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.

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Pantera​
Pantera​

Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.

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Judas Priest​
Judas Priest​

Exciter (who took their name from the aforementioned Judas Priest song) is a Canadian speed metal band from Ottawa, Ontario which was formed in 1978. They are widely considered to be one of the first speed metal bands and a seminal influence of the thrash metal genre.

Megadeth​
Megadeth​

People are stupid, Metallica and megadeth aren't speed metal.. they are better than motörhead I think, but they're not speed metal, they're thrash metal.. - freezerman75 Overall, Motörhead are probably not metal.

Helloween​
Helloween​

IF it does than the Big 4 of thrash metal(Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer) are a good start(there are many great thrash metal bands). Motorhead would be the definition of speed metal and are a huge influence on thrash metal as well as metal music in general.

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MotöRhead​
MotöRhead​

Based on over 2,000 votes, Motörhead is currently number 1 out of 75 choices. Agree? Disagree? Place your vote on the list of Top Ten Speed Metal Bands.

Blind ​Guardian​
Blind ​Guardian​

Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in 1984 in Krefeld, West Germany. They are often credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in the power metal and speed metal subgenres.

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Kreator​
Kreator​

Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.

Sodom​
Sodom​

Sodom are a German thrash metal band from Gelsenkirchen, formed in 1981. They have gone through many line-up changes, leaving bassist/vocalist Tom Angelripper as the only constant member. Along with Kreator, Destruction and Tankard, Sodom has been referred to as one of the "Big 4" of Teutonic thrash metal.

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Exciter​
Exciter​

13 Exciter Exciter is a Canadian speed metal band from Ottawa, Ontario, formed in 1978 as Hell Razor. In 1980 they changed the name Exciter. They are widely considered to be one of the first speed metal bands and a seminal influence of the thrash metal genre.

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Accept​
Accept​

Speed metal is mostly played by power metal bands because power metal and speed metal usually go hand in hand. Helloween, Accept and Blind Guardian don’t play speed metal anymore but Primal Fear and Gamma Ray still do.

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Grave Digger​
Grave Digger​

On 11 September, Grave Digger released a video for "Highland Farewell", the fourth track appearing on the album. On 27 July 2012, the band released a new EP entitled Home At Last with Clash of the Gods following on 31 August 2012.

Destruction​
Destruction​

This is a list of speed metal bands. Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s ... Destruction; DragonForce; E. Exciter ...

Running Wild​
Running Wild​

Here we are at Running Wild's debut album, Gates to Purgatory.Before Running Wild was the legendary group band singing about historical events and pirates, they were a good 'ol dirty stinkin' speed metal band that sung about none other than Satan and his buddies from Hell.

DragonForce​
DragonForce​

Place your vote on the list of Top Ten Speed Metal Bands. Top Ten Speed Metal Bands. ... Accept and DragonForce are the only speed Metal bands in the top 10. (Maybe ...

Annihilator​
Annihilator​

Annihilator is a Canadian thrash metal band founded in 1984 by vocalist, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, engineer, producer, mixer and mastering engineer Jeff Waters and former vocalist John Bates.

Overkill​
Overkill​

Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.

Anvil​
Anvil​

Anvil are a Canadian heavy metal band from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 1981. The band consists of Steve "Lips" Kudlow (vocals, guitar), Robb Reiner (drums) and Chris Robertson (bass). To date, the band has released sixteen studio albums, and has been cited as having influenced many notable heavy metal groups, including Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax and Metallica.

Gamma Ray​
Gamma Ray​

Speed metal is mostly played by power metal bands because power metal and speed metal usually go hand in hand. Helloween, Accept and Blind Guardian don’t play speed metal anymore but Primal Fear and Gamma Ray still do.

Venom​
Venom​

Venom are an English heavy metal band formed in 1978 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of British heavy metal, Venom's first two albums—Welcome to Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982)—are considered a major influence on thrash metal and extreme metal in general.

Exodus​
Exodus​

Speed metal bands are some of the most skilled musicians out there. The genre can be described as extremely fast (speed metal isn't just a clever name), melodic and aggressive. Also, speed metal showcases solos and a technical precision that demonstrates how truly talented the best speed metal bands are.

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Testament​
Testament​

The best speed metal bands have been able to play some of the biggest arenas - and even stadiums - in the world which is a testament not only to their popularity, but skill as musicians. That said, it's up to you to determine what are the best speed metal bands.

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Agent Steel​
Agent Steel​

Agent Steel is an American speed metal band from Los Angeles, California that was formed in 1984 by singer John Cyriis (birth name disputed, possibly João Campos or Jean Pierre), and drummer Chuck Profus.

Metal Church​
Metal Church​

An offshoot of the New Wave of British Metal, speed metal emerged at the end of the 1970s. Speed metal bands are some of the most skilled musicians out there. The genre can be described as extremely fast (speed metal isn't just a clever name), melodic and aggressive.

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Rage​
Rage​

Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.

Liege Lord​
Liege Lord​

Liege Lord is an American Power metal band, active in the 1980s and considered to be a pioneer of the genre. [citation needed] It was formed by Matt Vinci, Anthony Truglio and Frank Cortese. Reaching cult status in the metal world with their three releases, the band featured Joe Comeau, who would later go on to play with thrash metal bands Overkill and Annihilator.

Primal Fear​
Primal Fear​

Band history. Primal Fear was founded in October 1997 by singer Ralf Scheepers and Mat Sinner. Scheepers and Sinner have been constants in the heavy metal scene before the band was founded. Ralf Scheepers sang in the bands Tyran Pace, F.B.I. and the internationally successful band Gamma Ray.

Death Angel​
Death Angel​

Speed metal bands are some of the most skilled musicians out there. ... Death Angel Nu metal, Thrash metal, Groove metal. 42. 14 5. Liege Lord Power metal, Speed metal.

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Sepultura​
Sepultura​

Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.

Iron Angel​
Iron Angel​

Iron Angel's musical approach is influenced by bands such as Motörhead, Slayer and Judas Priest, according to former drummer Mike Matthes, "We wanted to try to connect speed metal with melodic elements, what was not asked at the time yet, unfortunately, but later it was done by bands like Helloween and then was also accepted by the fans.

Children of ​Bodom​
Children of ​Bodom​

Children Of Bodom should be the first because they are the best band ever. Alexi Laiho the king of Metal makes this band so good. Listen to a few Children Of Bodom songs and you will see how great they really R. If you are a real Metal fan, vote for Children Of Bodom. With some votes we can put this awesome band on the first position.

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Deep Purple​
Deep Purple​

Yes. Deep Purple is a metal band. Not only proto-metal or heavy metal. They are a pure metal. More than traditional heavy metal. They created metal music. In fact they are more metal than Black Sabbath. Let me give some examples of it.

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X Japan​
X Japan​

Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.

Helstar​
Helstar​

Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.

Enforcer​
Enforcer​

Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.

Skull Fist​
Skull Fist​

Skull Fist are considered to be an important part of the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal (NWOTHM) an ongoing movement that in recent years has seen the return of traditional sounding metal bands (similar to the Swedish glam metal revival) the name is taken from the new wave of British heavy metal in which the movement strongly identifies with.

Lamb Of God​
Lamb Of God​

Although Lamb of God's genre is a major point of disagreement among fans and critics alike, they are mainly considered groove metal. John Campbell, on the Walk With Me in Hell DVD, says that Lamb of God is "a punk band that plays heavy metal", while Chris Adler refers to Sacrament as a speed metal album.

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Voivod​
Voivod​

Voivod (or Voïvod) is a Canadian heavy metal band from Jonquière, Quebec. The band's current line-up consists of Denis "Snake" Bélanger (vocals), Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain (guitar), Dominique "Rocky" Laroche (bass) and Michel "Away" Langevin (drums).

Stratovarius​
Stratovarius​

Robb Reiner of speed metal band Anvil called them 'early speed metal'. Fireball was the first metal song with double bass drumming but the real speed metal masterpiece was Highway Star. *** Highway Star is a metal definition: an entirely non-bluesy song which is based on Bach-like chord sequences.

Tankard​
Tankard​

Robb Reiner of speed metal band Anvil called them 'early speed metal'. Fireball was the first metal song with double bass drumming but the real speed metal masterpiece was Highway Star. *** Highway Star is a metal definition: an entirely non-bluesy song which is based on Bach-like chord sequences.

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Mercyful Fate​
Mercyful Fate​

Speed metal; Years active: ... Mercyful Fate are a Danish heavy metal band from ... Unlike the other first-wave bands, typical elements of Mercyful Fate's style are ...

Dark Angel​
Dark Angel​

Speed metal bands are some of the most skilled musicians out there. The g ... Dark Angel Thrash metal, Progressive metal, Heavy metal. 41. 55 42.

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Artillery​
Artillery​

Robb Reiner of speed metal band Anvil called them 'early speed metal'. Fireball was the first metal song with double bass drumming but the real speed metal masterpiece was Highway Star. *** Highway Star is a metal definition: an entirely non-bluesy song which is based on Bach-like chord sequences.

Stormwarrior​
Stormwarrior​

Speed metal bands are some of the most skilled musicians out there. The genre can be described as extremely fast (speed metal isn't just a clever name), melodic and aggressive. Also, speed metal showcases solos and a technical precision that demonstrates how truly talented the best speed metal bands are.

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Queen​
Queen​

Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.

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Racer X​
Racer X​

This is a list of speed metal bands.Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.

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Lȧȧz Rockit​
Lȧȧz Rockit​

Robb Reiner of speed metal band Anvil called them 'early speed metal'. Fireball was the first metal song with double bass drumming but the real speed metal masterpiece was Highway Star. *** Highway Star is a metal definition: an entirely non-bluesy song which is based on Bach-like chord sequences.

Savatage​
Savatage​

An offshoot of the New Wave of British Metal, speed metal emerged at the end of the 1970s. Speed metal bands are some of ... Savatage Melodic Rock, Progressive metal ...

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Sonata ​Arctica​
Sonata ​Arctica​

As with a lot of bands in this arena, Sonata Arctica score high points for ... but rather perfecting their art of crafting fine melodic speed metal ...

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