German Heavy Metal
Heavy metal scene arose in Germany in late 70s and early 80s. Hard rock band Scorpions is credited for seeding the genre in their country. Among the most notable acts of this time were Accept, led by Udo Dirkschneider, and female-fronted Warlock led by Doro. Speed metal subgenre was popular with bands like Rage, Grave Digger and Running Wild producing this kind of music. Notable innovative thrash metal bands, such as Kreator, Sodom and Destruction spread their influences over the seas in the late 80s. German bands Helloween and Blind Guardian are credited for invention of Power metal subgenre, that gradually grew up from Speed metal and gained mainstream popularity in 90s.
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