Metal Injection List
Metal Injection published this week a list of heavy metal songs that were released before 1970, that is, before metal became established as a cultural movement.
The article explains: "Before the term 'Metal' was coined, these pioneers were hitting volumes up to 11".
Check out the songs below that used early elements of Heavy Metal:
10. The Kinks – You Really Got Me
9. MC5 – Kick Out The Jams
8. Blue Cheer – Summertime Blues
7. King Crimson – 21st Century Schizoid Man
6. Cream – Sunshine Of Your Love
5. The Beatles – Helter Skelter
4. Iron Butterfly – In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
3. Led Zeppelin – Dazed And Confused
2. The Pretty Things – Old Man Going
1. Jimi Hendrix – Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
