Retro Metal is a genre of heavy metal music that draws inspiration from the classic sounds of the 1970s and 1980s. It typically features a combination of traditional metal instrumentation, such as distorted electric guitars, bass, and drums, with elements of classic rock, blues, and hard rock. Retro Metal bands often incorporate elements of classic metal bands, such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Black Sabbath, as well as classic rock bands, such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and AC/DC. The genre is characterized by its heavy, driving riffs, soaring vocals, and anthemic choruses.
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