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NWOBHM, or the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a revitalizing force in the heavy metal scene. This genre blended the raw energy of punk with the technical prowess of traditional heavy metal, spawning a diverse array of subgenres that would shape the future of metal music. From the blistering tempos of Speed Metal to the nostalgic reverence of Neo-Trad Metal, NWOBHM's influence spread far beyond its British roots. The genre's impact can be heard in the soaring melodies of US Power Metal, the melodic death metal stylings of Gothenburg Metal, and the aggressive riffing of German Thrash Metal. Even today, NWOBHM continues to inspire new generations of metal musicians, as evidenced by the NWOTHM (New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal) movement, which seeks to recapture the spirit and sound of this seminal genre.

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