1974 in heavy metal music

This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 1974.

Bands formed

• The Angels
• Baker Gurvitz Army
• Bijelo Dugme
• Eddie Money
• Drugi način
• George Thorogood and the Destroyers
• Helix
• Jefferson Starship
• Krokus
• Moxy
• Ñu
• Point Blank
• Praying Mantis
• Ramones
• Streetwalkers
• 38 Special
• Raven
• Stress
• Y&T

Bands reformed

• Iron Butterfly
• MC5
• Steppenwolf

Bands disbanded

• King Crimson
• The Stooges

Events

• John Rutsey, one of the original members and the drummer of Rush, left the band due to health issues. Neil Peart was picked as his replacement.

Deaths

• Hans-Joachim Rietenbach, drummer of Lucifer's Friend, died at the age of 25.

Albums

• Lucifer's Friend – Banquet

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

References