Torture Rack embraces this aspect of music with their hard hitting death metal sound. Their leftist political stance and lyrics (or song titles; they don’t feature actual lyrics) garnered them the admiration of fans who had become disenchanted with Cephalotripsy’s often overtly violent misogyny. What is it? Music has long been used by torturers as […]
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Metal music aims for a distinct heavyness that sets it apart both aesthetically and ideologically from other genres, but accomplishing this requires various structural, performative, and technological components that vary depending on subgenre. This LibGuide explores how various factors come together to form heavy metal music. Heaviness may be measured using harmonic dissonance, bass frequencies
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Many metalheads feel an intense sense of brotherhood among fellow fans, which can provide great source of support. A recent study suggests that listening to heavy metal music helps mitigate anger when faced with stressful or upsetting events, according to their researchers. Research findings tend to be correlational rather than causal, so it is critical
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If you thought K-pop was all bubblegum and dance moves, think again. Korean metal bands have brought back the 80s distorted guitar sound back into mainstream. Babymetal may be best known internationally, but they aren’t alone! Below are several other Korean metal acts you should know about. Noeazy South Korean band K-Oasy offers everything from
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Starting out is never too soon to learn guitar! This song offers a straightforward riff to learn quickly while providing simple chords that create a singalong experience for audiences. Although death metal is commonly associated with harsh vocals and growled riffing, some bands have added melodic riffing and harmony for an appealing effect; this style
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Although metal may be seen as encouraging violence and devil worship, its appeal spans millions worldwide. Studies have revealed that regular listeners of metal songs are actually less sensitive to its violent imagery than non-listeners. Riffs, the musical motifs at the core of most metal songs, combine with crushing power chords and spine-tingling diminished chords
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Many people conflate death metal music with violence; this is a common misperception. A study conducted by Thompson revealed that death metal listeners actually feel empowered and at peace while listening to this genre. Bands such as Atheist and Cynic took the genre in an unconventional direction by employing jazz-fusion style compositions and exploring philosophical
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Non-metal listeners usually associate metal music with thrash and death metal genres, often featuring fast tempos, guttural vocals, and lyrics that focus on violence or murder themes. Black metal music explores themes such as nature, mysticism and antireligious sentiment through raw sound accentuated by blast beats and tremolo-picked guitar riffs. Themes Black metal music often
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Art can provide insight into life; vice versa is true as well. One prime example is Ukrainian band Sidus Atrum’s sophomore album. Though written and recorded prior to Russia’s invasion of Crimea, its relevance now cannot be ignored. Black metal bands often draw inspiration from history; for instance, 1914 takes its inspiration from World War
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Metal musicians and fans have long been targets of social criticism. Some studies have linked it to violent crime and suicide attempts. At the same time, there have been studies which reveal its therapeutic qualities for helping heal after experiencing traumatising events. However, many still find it necessary to apologise for their interest in metal
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