Метал
Russian heavy metal, known as 'Метал', is characterized by aggressive distorted guitar riffs, thunderous double bass drumming, powerful raspy vocals in Russian, high-energy solos, and themes of power, darkness, rebellion, war, and mysticism.
Origin: Russia, influenced by NWOBHM, emerging in Soviet underground, evolving post-1991.
Era: Late 1970s-present, Russian scene peaking in 1980s-2000s via bands like Aria, Master.
