Song: Stone Cold Crazy
Album: Sheer Heart Attack
Year: 1974
Label: EMI
Queen has never been traditionally viewed as a 'heavy metal' group, but they put out a song that fit the bill for proto heavy metal. In 1974, Stone Cold Crazy featured a blistering fast tempo and equally fast vocal delivery. The lyrics dealt with organized crime, namely that of Al Capone's untimely career -- all delivered without a single hiccup from the legendary vocals of Freddie Mercury. The live versions of the song is especially a treat to watch since the drums sound like its struggling to keep up with the pace of the guitar. On a sidenote, it later went to be covered by bands like Metallica and members of Black Sabbath.
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