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heavy metal
noun
: a type of loud rock music that has a strong beat
: a metal that is very dense and heavy
Full Definition of HEAVY METAL
: energetic and highly amplified electronic rock music having a hard beat
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First Known Use of HEAVY METAL
1973
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