Death metal music is an extreme genre that explores themes of mortality and violence through song. These tracks can range from gut-wrenching tales of revenge all the way through to terrifying depictions of death itself. These bands use extreme tactics to deliver their message – which often relates to Satanism or occultism – while simultaneously […]
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Ulver have traversed many musical genres during their long and fruitful career, from pastoral folk and trip hop to classical Gregorian compositions and beyond, without ever losing their sense of place and ability to evoke feelings of limitless self-discovery. Bergtatt et eeventyr i 5 capitler was their debut offering and it pioneered black metal with
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In 1974, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley started Kiss. Soon thereafter they added drummer Peter Criss and guitarist Ace Frehley. The group’s initial six albums feature predominantly minor, major and mixolydian tonality; their 1976 record “Destroyer” however was more ambitious musically with orchestral arrangements and symphonic elements. Origins Kiss became one of America’s most beloved
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Psychology has much to say about heavy metal. Some of its most fascinating, and perhaps predictable, findings seem to revolve around some key themes. Researchers conducted one study which revealed that non-death metal fans experienced uniformly negative responses when listening to music with violent lyrics, while death metal fans experienced positive emotions such as power,
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Directors have long found metal’s debauched energy and scary theatrics perfect for cinematic adaptation, from B-horror flicks like Black Roses to iconic mockumentaries such as This Is Spinal Tap; movies featuring heavy metal music have long become part of movie legend. Metal’s versatility makes it the ideal genre for films of any kind – be
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Heavy metal music is known to feature loud sounds, amplified distortion guitars and loud volumes of noise; often featuring grunts and moans to release aggression and release energy. Heavy metal is an ideal form of release. Music listeners who prefer metal tend to exhibit higher trait sensation seeking levels and engage in more externalising behaviors
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Heavy metal has always had its share of dark songs, many focusing on grim topics like cannibalism, sexual abuse and self-mutilation. Unfortunately, however, some bands cross into pure fetishism with unoriginal production techniques and low-quality vocal takes. Impaled’s track “Rest In Faeces As Rectal Mung Flows” paints a vivid picture of a graveyard filled with
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There are various genres within metal music. Death metal has its own subgenre known as deathcore; blues rock encompasses everything from aggressive death to soothing blues rock. Nu-metal bands such as Slipknot and Korn have extended the genre by including elements from other music styles into their sound such as rap or alternative genres –
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Astute readers may have noted that vocalist/guitarist Todd Jones previously played in Not Metal band Terror; this does not invalidate NAILS’ Death Metal credentials, however. Caninus, the New York grindcore band fronted by African Grey Parrot Waldo and two pitbull terriers Basil and Budgie, believes animals’ barks are more effective than human vocals in conveying
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Heavy metal musicians must possess high levels of skill and precision when it comes to playing their instrument, while at the same time possessing a strong work ethic. Metal music has its own subculture with tightly-knit communities that come together at concerts and festivals to listen to it, often called metalheads. Many metalheads also take
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