Speed Metal Edit Meaning

1.

A genre of metal that basically consists of standard heavy metal played at faster tempos with an emphasis on the basic guitar riffs. (Can be compared to a melodic version of thrash.) Created by Judas Priest.

Exciter, Agent Steel, early Blind Guardian

2.

rippingly rapid riffs, mach 9 beats, and a tendency toward thrashing throttle vocals

Slayer, Testament, Venom