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In ’60s and ’70s France, a wave of boundary-pushing jazz artists redefined the genre — crafting some of the era’s most adventurous sounds, now ripe for rediscovery.

Explore how this hypnotic rhythm shaped krautrock, post-punk, and electronic music across decades.

From Iron Maiden’s explosive debut to Venom’s speed assault, these ten records capture the raw power, innovation, and legacy of a genre that reshaped heavy music.