Scorpions

It's weird, I have always been a big fan of the concept that Sabbath invented metal and then I see this. Here's the thing, you know that band from the 80's the Scorpions? Yeah, "rock you like a hurricane" dudes. Well, here's the thing...they started in the 60's. It was actually 1965 to be exact and that's notable because it pre dates Sabbath. Now the sound they had in 1965 was not metal but by 72 it was close, so did they rip off or inspire Sabbath? Take a look...

1972


1977 but recorded in 65

Also, ever notice that they totally ripped off Skynyrd, bad...like really fucking bad (shameful even).