The phrase “heavy metal thunder” in Steppenwolf’s 1968 hit “Born to Be Wild” is one of the earliest uses of the term “heavy metal” in a musical context — predating the musical genre itself by about two years.

“After… driving many of my friends away by making weird noises while experimenting with my voice, I finally learned a few of the basic techniques of this fascinating group of vocal styles … of the blues greats of the past – especially Charlie Patton, Tommy McClennan, and Chester “Howlin’ Wolf” Burnett.” – Artist Paul Pena

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