What band wrote the first-ever heavy metal riff? According to Zakk Wylde, that honor goes to the legendary English power trio Cream. In addition to Cream, Benante points to Queen for their influence ...
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Lists Blackened Melodic Death Metal: A History Lesson These bands embody all the best things about metal: catchy riffs and great songwriting, effective use of melody to create a narrative structure, ...