Over on Medium, in my endeavor to become an amateur musicologist, I write about the history of heavy metal, with a focus on the early eras of the genre (late 60s to early 90s). Below are links to each of my Canon of Heavy Metal articles.
What if Load & Reload Were One Album (Part I): Why Do We Care?
The Canon of Heavy Metal: What if Load & Reload Were One Album (Part II) — The Best Possible Answer?
Danny Bednar 