Helmet

USA, 1989–now

New York band led by Page Hamilton, formed in 1989. Their precise, staccato, jazz-informed riffing on Meantime ('Unsung') was hugely influential on alternative metal and nu-metal's rhythmic crunch.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Helmet and 0 artists Helmet influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Helmet?

• Black Flag — Black Flag's heavy, angular hardcore is a core influence on Helmet's precise, pounding riffing.
• Black Sabbath — Black Sabbath's heavy riffing underlies Helmet's downtuned, staccato metal crunch.