Groove Metal

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Groove metal, often called post-thrash, is characterized by its mid-tempo, headbang-inducing rhythms, heavy guitar riffs, and a powerful, percussive energy that prioritizes a driving "groove" over outright speed, while maintaining the intensity of its thrash roots. Emerging in the early 1990s, it evolved from thrash metal, incorporating its aggression but slowing the pace to emphasize rhythmic impact and a more pronounced low-end. Iconic bands like Pantera, Exhorder, and Sepultura are considered pioneers of the genre. Its focus on rhythmic power and less frantic tempos significantly influenced subsequent metal subgenres.

Parent genreMetal