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'''Heavy Metal''' is a style of music that began to develop between 1969 and 1974 from Psychedelic and Blues Rock and Classical music. The aural aspects of metal generally revolve around highly-amplified guitar distortion, heavy bass lines, fast and melodic guitar leads and varying styles of vocals ranging from operatic to guttural. | '''Heavy Metal''' is a style of music that began to develop between 1969 and 1974 from Psychedelic and Blues Rock and Classical music. The aural aspects of metal generally revolve around highly-amplified guitar distortion, heavy bass lines, fast and melodic guitar leads and varying styles of vocals ranging from operatic to guttural. | ||
| − | Many metal bands are opposed to Christianity. The " | + | Many metal bands are opposed to Christianity. The "corna" hand signal is a common gesture made in metal culture. This is done by placing your ring, and middle finger together along with your thumb and then raising your index and pinky fingers. This is done to look like the horns of [[Satan]].{fact} |
| − | Many bands create giant props of Satan for their concerts accompanied with flames and fireworks in order to recreate the conditions of [[Hell]]. Metal songs that promote Satanism include ''"By Demons Be Driven"'' by Pantera, and ''"Go to Hell"'' by Megadeth. | + | Many bands create giant props of Satan for their concerts accompanied with flames and fireworks in order to recreate the conditions of [[Hell]].{fact} Metal songs that promote Satanism include ''"By Demons Be Driven"'' by Pantera, and ''"Go to Hell"'' by Megadeth.{fact} |
| − | Besides Satanic criticism, Heavy Metal music has been known to promote violence, sex and suicide among youths. Glamorization of suicide can be observed in songs such as ''"Suicide Solution"'' by Ozzy Osbourne and ''"Fade to Black"'' by Metallica, while violence is promoted in songs like ''"Take No Prisoners"'' by Megadeth and ''"Die by the Sword"'' by Slayer. | + | Besides Satanic criticism, Heavy Metal music has been known to promote violence, sex and suicide among youths. Glamorization of suicide can be observed in songs such as ''"Suicide Solution"'' by Ozzy Osbourne{fact} and ''"Fade to Black"'' by Metallica,{fact} while violence is promoted in songs like ''"Take No Prisoners"'' by Megadeth{fact{ and ''"Die by the Sword"'' by Slayer.{fact} According to a study,mMetal songs with violent lyrics can have shown to possibly lead to an increase of the amount of aggresive thoughts within the listener. <ref>[http://www.apa.org/releases/violentsongs.html Violent Music Lyrics Increase Aggressive Thoughts and Feelings, According to new Study]</ref> |
== Heavy Metal music and Spirituality == | == Heavy Metal music and Spirituality == | ||
| − | While Anti-Christian sentiments are quite common amongst the extreme metal sub genres, especially black | + | While Anti-Christian sentiments are quite common amongst the extreme metal sub genres, especially in the Scandanavian black metal scene, there are some heavy metal bands with an overtly Christian message (i.e, Tourniquet, Mortification, As I Lay Dying, Believer, Stryper). These bands are often labeled as Christian metal. Several musicians of that perform in secular metal bands also profess faith in Christ. Examples of such musicians include Alice Cooper,<ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=26647 Alice Cooper goes with God 'Shock-rock' pioneer now 'dedicated to follow Christ']</ref> Dave Mustaine of Megadeth,<ref>[http://decibelmagazine.com/features/jun2007/megadeth.aspx?terms=dave+mustaine&searchtype=2&fragment=True Megadeth's ringleader loves God; hates Satan, meth]</ref> Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden,<ref> [http://www.canada.com/topics/entertainment/story.html?id=41753537-c41f-4f04-9c43-99def58956ef&k=38747 Iron Maiden undergoes a renaissance: Nicko McBrain opens up about the original line-up, the new CD and finding God]</ref> and Dan Spitz of Anthrax.<ref>[http://www.beliefnet.com/story/9/story_995_1.html Back from the Belly of the Beast: Former Anthrax lead guitarist Daniel Spitz is now a Messianic Jew]</ref> |
== Sub Genres == | == Sub Genres == | ||
Revision as of 01:15, January 1, 2008
Heavy Metal is a style of music that began to develop between 1969 and 1974 from Psychedelic and Blues Rock and Classical music. The aural aspects of metal generally revolve around highly-amplified guitar distortion, heavy bass lines, fast and melodic guitar leads and varying styles of vocals ranging from operatic to guttural.
Many metal bands are opposed to Christianity. The "corna" hand signal is a common gesture made in metal culture. This is done by placing your ring, and middle finger together along with your thumb and then raising your index and pinky fingers. This is done to look like the horns of Satan.{fact}
Many bands create giant props of Satan for their concerts accompanied with flames and fireworks in order to recreate the conditions of Hell.{fact} Metal songs that promote Satanism include "By Demons Be Driven" by Pantera, and "Go to Hell" by Megadeth.{fact}
Besides Satanic criticism, Heavy Metal music has been known to promote violence, sex and suicide among youths. Glamorization of suicide can be observed in songs such as "Suicide Solution" by Ozzy Osbourne{fact} and "Fade to Black" by Metallica,{fact} while violence is promoted in songs like "Take No Prisoners" by Megadeth{fact{ and "Die by the Sword" by Slayer.{fact} According to a study,mMetal songs with violent lyrics can have shown to possibly lead to an increase of the amount of aggresive thoughts within the listener. [1]
Heavy Metal music and Spirituality
While Anti-Christian sentiments are quite common amongst the extreme metal sub genres, especially in the Scandanavian black metal scene, there are some heavy metal bands with an overtly Christian message (i.e, Tourniquet, Mortification, As I Lay Dying, Believer, Stryper). These bands are often labeled as Christian metal. Several musicians of that perform in secular metal bands also profess faith in Christ. Examples of such musicians include Alice Cooper,[2] Dave Mustaine of Megadeth,[3] Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden,[4] and Dan Spitz of Anthrax.[5]
Sub Genres
The following are sub genres of heavy metal:
- Black Metal
- Death Metal
- Thrash Metal
- Speed Metal
- New Wave Of British Heavy Metal
- Doom Metal
- Folk Metal
- Viking Metal
- Power Metal
- Progressive (or Avant-Garde) Metal
- Gothic Metal
- Swedish Death Metal
- Satan's Fire Metal
Heavy Metal Bands
The following artists are considered to be heavy metal:
- Metallica
- Pantera
- Megadeth
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Black Sabbath
- Rob Zombie
- Marilyn Manson
- Opeth
- AC/DC
- Alice Cooper
- KISS
- Slayer
- Anthrax
References
- ↑ Violent Music Lyrics Increase Aggressive Thoughts and Feelings, According to new Study
- ↑ Alice Cooper goes with God 'Shock-rock' pioneer now 'dedicated to follow Christ'
- ↑ Megadeth's ringleader loves God; hates Satan, meth
- ↑ Iron Maiden undergoes a renaissance: Nicko McBrain opens up about the original line-up, the new CD and finding God
- ↑ Back from the Belly of the Beast: Former Anthrax lead guitarist Daniel Spitz is now a Messianic Jew