Welcome to the Speed Metal subforum! This is the ultimate destination for fans of the high-octane, adrenaline-fueled genre that defined the fast-paced fury of heavy metal. Discuss the genre's defining characteristics, including blistering guitar solos, rapid-fire drumming, and relentless tempo. Celebrate legendary bands like Motorhead, Venom, and Exciter, and discover new acts carrying the torch of speed metal into the future. Share your favorite tracks, live concert experiences, and delve into discussions about the genre's influence on thrash, power metal, and extreme metal. Join us in embracing the electrifying and exhilarating world of speed metal.