It has been reviled, dismissed, attacked,
and occasionally been the subject of Congressional hearings, but still,
the genre of music known as heavy metal maintains not only its market
share in the recording and downloading industry, but also as a cultural
force that has united millions of young and old fans across the globe.
Characterized by blaring distorted guitars, drum solos, and dramatic
vibrato, the heavy metal movement headbanged its way to the popular
culture landscape with bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath the
1970s. Motley Crue and Metallica made metal a music phenomenon in the
1980s. Heavy metal continues to evolve today with bands like Mastodon
and Lamb of God.
Providing an extensive overview of the music,
fashion, films, and philosophies behind the movement, this inclusive
encyclopedia chronicles the history and development of heavy metal,
including sub-movements such as death metal, speed metal, grindcore, and
hair metal.
Essential and highly entertaining reading for high
school and undergraduate courses in popular music studies,
communications, media studies, and cultural studies, the Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music and Culture
offers a guide to the ultimate underground music, exploring its rich
cultural diversity, resilience, and adaptability. Entries for musicians
include a discography for those wanting to start or develop their music
collections.
William Phillips,
Brian Cogan Ph.D.
(Authors)
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