speed metal

noun

1. a style of heavy-metal music typically played at extremely fast tempos.

Word History and Origins

Origin of speed metal¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The Stains blended Becerra’s blistering guitar riffs with Amezquita’s lyrics about living at the margins of society to create a sound that combined the urgency of punk with the precision of metal — years before newer subgenres like thrash or speed metal became prevalent.

From Los Angeles Times

The music includes speed metal by Extreme, some “Detroit Rock City,” stoner anthems by Musical Youth, one-hit wonders Dead or Alive and Falco.

From Los Angeles Times

The material of the slide also changes the speed: Metal is the fastest, while plastic is the slowest.

From Washington Post

The outlet shared the Southern California native is considered as “an architect of the speed metal movement” and continues to have loyal following 35 years later.

From Fox News

“We wine and dine our big customers, and I pretty much document it. I love golf. My favorite player is Pat Perez. I mean, he likes speed metal, Air Jordans and reps Bill Murray’s clothing line—what’s not to love about him.”

From Golf Digest