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by jbgt 29 days ago
In case you haven't seen it, Metal Evolution is a great documentary by a sociologist tracing the different ages of Metal.

Some have mentioned Sabbath, mc5, Stooges etc as origins.

Sam Dunn (documentary producer) says Paganini has a big influence in the guitar solo, demonstrations of virtuosity by the players etc. interviews this crazy swedish guy can't remember his name.