Difference between revisions of "Heavy metal music"

From Conservapedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Line 1: Line 1:
 
'''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.{{fact}} 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. It is identical to the "Hook' em Horns" hand gesture made by University of Texas students and alumni. This is done to look like the horns of [[Satan]].{{fact}}
+
Many metal bands are opposed to Christianity.{{fact}} 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. It is identical to the "Hook' em Horns" hand gesture made by University of Texas students and alumni.<ref>[http://www.texassports.com/index.php?s=&change_well_id=2&url_article_id=121 University of Texas Traditions: Hook'em Horns]</ref> 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,{{fact}} and ''"Go to Hell"'' by Megadeth.{{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,{{fact}} and ''"Go to Hell"'' by Megadeth.{{fact}}  

Revision as of 01:24, 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.[Citation Needed] 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. It is identical to the "Hook' em Horns" hand gesture made by University of Texas students and alumni.[1] This is done to look like the horns of Satan.[Citation Needed]

Many bands create giant props of Satan for their concerts accompanied with flames and fireworks in order to recreate the conditions of Hell.[Citation Needed] Metal songs that promote Satanism include "By Demons Be Driven" by Pantera,[Citation Needed] and "Go to Hell" by Megadeth.[Citation Needed]

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[Citation Needed] and "Fade to Black" by Metallica,[Citation Needed] while violence is promoted in songs like "Take No Prisoners" by Megadeth[Citation Needed] and "Die by the Sword" by Slayer.[Citation Needed] According to a study, metal songs with violent lyrics have shown to possibly lead to an increase of the amount of aggresive thoughts within the listener. [2]

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 that perform in secular metal acts also profess faith in Christ. Examples of such musicians include Alice Cooper,[3] Dave Mustaine of Megadeth,[4] Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden,[5] and Dan Spitz of Anthrax.[6]

Sub Genres

The following are sub genres of heavy metal:

Heavy Metal Bands

The following artists are considered to be heavy metal:

References

  1. ↑ University of Texas Traditions: Hook'em Horns
  2. ↑ Violent Music Lyrics Increase Aggressive Thoughts and Feelings, According to new Study
  3. ↑ Alice Cooper goes with God 'Shock-rock' pioneer now 'dedicated to follow Christ'
  4. ↑ Megadeth's ringleader loves God; hates Satan, meth
  5. ↑ Iron Maiden undergoes a renaissance: Nicko McBrain opens up about the original line-up, the new CD and finding God
  6. ↑ Back from the Belly of the Beast: Former Anthrax lead guitarist Daniel Spitz is now a Messianic Jew
Retrieved from "https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Heavy_metal_music&oldid=361859"