Year: 2009
Author: William Phillips, Brian Cogan
Genre: Philosophy of Pop Culture
Publisher: Greenwood Press
ISBN: 0313348006, 9780313348006
English language
Format:EPUB
Interactive table of contents: Yes
He was condemned, rejected, attacked and from time to time was the subject of hearings in Congress, but nevertheless, the genre of music, known as heavy metal, retains not only its marketing power in the recording and downloading industry, but also remains a cultural force, United millions of young and old fans around the world. Characteristic of its roaring distorted guitars, drum solos, bright vibrato, heavy metal movement paved its way to Olympus popular culture with the help of bands such as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath in the 1970s. Motley Crue and Metallica made metal a musical phenomenon in the 1980s. Heavy metal continues to be developed by the efforts of the bands Mastodon and Lamb Of God.
Presenting an extensive overview of music, fashion, films and movement philosophy, this exhaustive encyclopedia chronicles the history and development of heavy metal, including the underlying ones such as death metal, speed metal, grindcore and heir metal.
The "Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal and Culture" is the most important and extremely fascinating reading for students of secondary schools and undergraduates in the study of popular music, communication, media and culture. It is a guide to the endless world of underground music, exploring its rich cultural diversity, vitality and the ability to modify. The articles about musicians include discographies for those who wish to start or enrich their music collection.
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