Author Topic: Any other 70's METAL bands, apart from Sabbath and Priest? (Read 1444 times)

WildRanger · « **on:** July 25, 2018, 08:07:06 AM »

In your opinion, apart from Sabs and Priest, are there any other bands from the 70's that can be considered heavy metal?
I know that an argument can be made for Motorhead.

Elite · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2018, 08:08:53 AM »

Pick and choose: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_heavy_metal_and_hard_rock_music

The Walrus · « **Reply #2 on:** July 25, 2018, 08:10:12 AM »

Dude, seriously? Just Sabbath, Priest, and Motorhead? GOOGLE. There are tons... maybe not 'metal' by today's stupid heavy standards but there are tons.

bosk1 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2018, 08:57:23 AM »

Yeah, there are tons. This is not really a valid question.

As far as metal bands that were particularly influential, a few that I would list would be:

-Maiden, obviously. Along with Priest, they epitomized the NWOBHM movement.

-Y&T: Probably not influential on a world-wise basis, but they were hugely influential on the California rock and metal scene. Most of the bands that came up in the late '70s and '80s in SF and LA (and Sac) opened for them at one point or another and/or cite them as an influence.

WildRanger · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2018, 09:36:47 AM »

Quote from: bosk1 on July 25, 2018, 08:57:23 AM

-Y&T: Probably not influential on a world-wise basis, but they were hugely influential on the California rock and metal scene. Most of the bands that came up in the late '70s and '80s in SF and LA (and Sac) opened for them at one point or another and/or cite them as an influence.

I'd rather say Riot than Y&T.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIZ-bxN9qrc

bosk1 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2018, 09:41:46 AM »

Why does it need to be a "rather than?" They each occupied an important niche. But Riot's influence was more on the East Coast bands, from what I understand.

Indiscipline · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2018, 09:43:07 AM »

Don't know what your exact parameters for heavy metal are, so you could file them as hard rock, but I'd add:

Scorpions, Accept, Riot, Budgie, Sir Lord Baltimore and ... RAINBOW!

The Walrus · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2018, 09:46:05 AM »

Pentagram

jammindude · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2018, 11:15:32 AM »

Even though Maiden was playing clubs in the late 70s, their debut didn’t come out til 1980.

Saxon at least had their first album in 79.

I’d say Deep Purple deserves a mention.

Dave_Manchester · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2018, 01:26:07 PM »

One of the many great things about 70s music was that bands tended not to be labelled as this or that genre; they explored a variety of styles. So Led Zepellin for example could be said to have written 'heavy metal' songs (Achilles Last Stand). Queen wrote Stone Cold Crazy. Genesis wrote Down And Out. The Beatles had Helter Skelter and Pink Floyd had The Nile Song (both late 60s I know, but they fit my point). My dad saw hundreds of concerts in his life, including out and out 'metal' bands, and he always maintained that he'd never been to a louder, heavier gig than The Who in the early 70s when they played Quadrophenia.

PowerSlave · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2018, 03:05:27 PM »

UFO influenced everybody. They might not be widely known to people outside of music circles, but their influence on the genre' is extremely wide reaching. Every "shredder" in rock/metal has a little bit of Michael Schenker in their DNA whether they realize it, or not.

PowerSlave · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2018, 03:11:40 PM »

I'd also mention Rush. Anthem, Bastille Day and 2112 are very much metal.

TAC · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2018, 03:12:01 PM »

Quote from: PowerSlave on July 25, 2018, 03:05:27 PM

UFO influenced everybody. They might not be widely known to people outside of music circles, but their influence on the genre' is extremely wide reaching. Every "shredder" in rock/metal has a little bit of Michael Schenker in their DNA whether they realize it, or not.

Hell yes!! Came to post the exact thing.

I would also add Thin Lizzy and the original Alice Cooper band.

Indiscipline · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2018, 03:18:30 PM »

Wishbone Ash, Uriah Heep, Blue Oyster Cult ...

Originators as well?

TAC · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2018, 03:24:52 PM »

That first Lucifer's Friend album is amazing.

Also The Sweet's Desolation Boulevard, which over half of the tracks have been covered by hard rock bands.

Indiscipline · « **Reply #15 on:** July 25, 2018, 03:28:36 PM »

Quote from: TAC on July 25, 2018, 03:24:52 PM

That first Lucifer's Friend album is amazing.

God, what an album cover.

TAC · « **Reply #16 on:** July 25, 2018, 03:36:53 PM »

Quote from: Indiscipline on July 25, 2018, 03:28:36 PM

Quote from: TAC on July 25, 2018, 03:24:52 PM
That first Lucifer's Friend album is amazing.

God, what an album cover.

God, what an album.

PowerSlave · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2018, 04:20:43 PM »

Quote from: TAC on July 25, 2018, 03:12:01 PM

Quote from: PowerSlave on July 25, 2018, 03:05:27 PM
UFO influenced everybody. They might not be widely known to people outside of music circles, but their influence on the genre' is extremely wide reaching. Every "shredder" in rock/metal has a little bit of Michael Schenker in their DNA whether they realize it, or not.

Hell yes!! Came to post the exact thing.

I would also add Thin Lizzy and the original Alice Cooper band.

I knew that I would have to be quick if I was going to get a post in before you involving them. You're the ultimate UFO fan in these part as far as I'm concerned.

TAC · « **Reply #18 on:** July 25, 2018, 04:43:16 PM »

Hah! Yes, I saw the thread at work today, and I obviously thought UFO, but I'd want to write more and hate doing so on my phone.

I could've just made my point with three letters.

MirrorMask · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2018, 01:05:12 AM »

Quote from: TAC on July 25, 2018, 03:12:01 PM

Quote from: PowerSlave on July 25, 2018, 03:05:27 PM
UFO influenced everybody. They might not be widely known to people outside of music circles, but their influence on the genre' is extremely wide reaching. Every "shredder" in rock/metal has a little bit of Michael Schenker in their DNA whether they realize it, or not.

Hell yes!! Came to post the exact thing.

I would also add Thin Lizzy and the original Alice Cooper band.

Thin Lizzy and Wishbone Ash have been widely quoted by Iron Maiden as primary influences, for example.

pg1067 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 26, 2018, 10:35:54 AM »

Nope...that's it. They're the only ones.

TAC · « **Reply #21 on:** July 28, 2018, 06:12:41 PM »

What about Aerosmith? Ted Nugent?

LudwigVan · « **Reply #22 on:** July 28, 2018, 06:28:51 PM »

Budgie

TAC · « **Reply #23 on:** July 28, 2018, 06:29:22 PM »

Bird is the word.

LudwigVan · « **Reply #24 on:** July 28, 2018, 06:34:12 PM »

Yes. Check their album covers.

TAC · « **Reply #25 on:** July 28, 2018, 06:45:50 PM »

Oh, I know all about Budge. I have Impeckable on vinyl. Unfortunately, I never really dove into them like I probably should have.

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Author Topic: Any other 70's METAL bands, apart from Sabbath and Priest? (Read 1444 times)