How many times have you been asked about your taste in music? For Heavy Metal fans, the task of explaining the reason for their passion is a constant one that accompanies us for the rest of our lives.
Many people get the impression that the genre is associated with violence and, sometimes, Satanism. Showing that Heavy Metal addresses a wide variety of themes can be discouraging and exhausting for the hardcore fan.
Have you ever thought how much easier it would be to simply show them a selection of songs that would convince them that Heavy Metal is a powerful yet sensitive genre; heavy yet emotional; frenetic yet peaceful?
As one of the founders of Wikimetal, Daniel Dystyler, already presented in his text titled "The Blue Pill," we have now compiled a list of songs that we believe are essential for those seeking to understand Metal.
Check out our list and leave in the comments other songs that would be an excellent gateway to introduce the genre to those who are unfamiliar with it!
11. Anthrax – Only
10. Megadeth – Trust
09. Manowar – The Gods Made Heavy Metal
08. Judas Priest – Breaking The Law
07. AC/DC – Highway To Hell
06. Halloween – Power
05. Iron Maiden – The Evil That Men Do
04. Metallica – Enter Sandman
03. Led Zeppelin – Rock & Roll
02. Deep Purple – Highway Star
01. Black Sabbath – Paranoid
