The History of Metal By dmsmusictech Period: Jan 1, 1968 to Jan 1, 1974 The Birth of Heavy Metal Jan 1, 1970 Heavy Metal bands Forming Bands like Black Sabboth, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple Jan 1, 1975 The rise of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NHOBHM) Iron Maiden and Judas Priest became popular Jan 1, 1978 Van Halen's debut album This started the Los Angeles sun set strip scene Jan 1, 1979 German Band Accept releases Self-titled Album Becoming first European Metal band
