We could all analyze it to no end, but the truth is, when it comes to heavy metal, for most of us it was introduced into our lives in more ways than one.

Led Zeppelin, although they favorored toward acoustic ballads, with the combination of John Bonham's throbbing drums, and Jimmy Page's pulsing technique, that was enough to give your average Joe a wake up call, introducing themselves into a brand new genre of music. Of course Led Zeppelin aren't considered heavy metal, nor are they caragorized as metal, but these guys sure knew how to grab your attention, with their innovative style they made us think about rock in a new way. One thing is for sure, and thats that Led Zeppelin gave us the confidence to create our own brand of volatile emotion.

...Its all about the moment, that one special moment that encourages us to explore the many other factions of music, and with Led Zeppelin's music, with the various techniques combined into one, you just couldn't help asking the question as to whats next? When you think of Heavy Metal, Black Sabbath comes to mind, and yes in more ways than one these guys have always stuck to their guns as to what Heavy Metal was all about. Despite the constant change of vocalists, they really proved that their music was solid. Now most people I know swear that metal began with these guys, being that their music was so shocking for their time, and so obnoxious for their parents. But we all create our own speciual moments, and although Sabbath was one of the first bands I listenened to while growing up, Led Zeppelin really struck that chord within me. And in more ways than one, I think the fire in heavy metal began with these four guys, Because they gave millions of bands around the world the conviction to go with their instincts. And to create the music that best represented their personality, and if it meant cranking up your ampliflier than so be it....

-Joseph