A term that is used to describe a band that was or is on the cusp of Heavy Metal/Hard Rock but can not be clearly defined either way.
Person A: Black Sabbath was the first metal band.
Person B: yeah but don't forget about those Fringe Metal bands like, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Cream.
Person B: yeah but don't forget about those Fringe Metal bands like, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Cream.
by Sethikrass December 24, 2010