Metal Evolution, Episode 1: Pre-Metal

This opening episode of Metal Evolution digs into the roots of heavy metal, long before the genre had a name. It traces the blues, classical influences, and early hard rock that fed into metal's distinctive sound. Through interviews and archive, it shows how volume, distortion, and attitude came together to shape a new kind of music. For fans wanting to understand where metal really began, it is an informed and entertaining starting point. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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