"The 1960s were ending. The 70s, alongside Heavy Metal, heralded the most evolutionary era of rock – it was in this decade that arena rock exploded with Aerosmith, Kiss, and Van Halen in the United States, punk on both sides of the ocean, and progressive music in the middle of it all" – Luiz César Pimentel in Fúria – the history and stories of heavy metal in Brazil
The 70s are a golden age for Rock and Metal. Needless to say, it's impossible to make a list with only 11 songs that truly represent what the decade means in musical terms. But here's our best attempt to illustrate a glorious era in music.
Check out our list, listen to the tracks, and let us know in the comments which songs you think should definitely be included.
11. Overkill ( Motörhead ) from the 1979 album “Overkill”
10. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love ( Van Halen ) from the 1978 album “Van Halen”
9. Holiday ( Scorpions ) from the 1979 album “Lovedrive”
08. Detroit Rock City ( Kiss ) from the 1976 album “Destroyer”
07. Diamonds And Rust ( Judas Priest ) from the 1977 album “Sin After Sin”
06. Starstruck (Rainbow) from the 1976 album “Rising”
05. Closer To The Heart ( Rush ) from the 1977 album “A Farewell To Kings”
04. Highway To Hell ( AC/DC ) from the 1979 album “Highway To Hell”
03. Immigrant Song ( Led Zeppelin ) from the album “Led Zeppelin III” from 1970
02. Burn ( Deep Purple ) from the 1974 album “Burn”
01. War Pigs ( Black Sabbath ) from the 1970 album “Paranoid”
