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AltMetal

Characterized by most notably heavy riffs but usually with a pronounced experimental edge, including unconventional lyrics, more syncopation than typical metal, unusual technique, a resistance to conventional approaches to heavy music and an incorporation of a wide range of influences outside of the metal music scene.

Synonym(s) AlternativeMetal

Relationships
Parents	Rock	Song-focused, typically electric guitar-centric and beat-driven genre that emerged in the 1940s and 50s from blues, R&B and country music. Many variants and styles exist, though most feature at least electric guitar, bass, drums, and a lead singer.
Belongs to AVS	avs:SubGenre	A Type of SubGenre.

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