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Myth pervades heavy metal. With visual elements drawn from medieval and horror cinema, the genre's themes of chaos, dissidence and alienation transmit an image of Promethean rebellion against the conventional. In dialogue with the modern world, heavy metal draws imaginatively on myth and folklore to construct an aesthetic and worldview embraced by a vast global audience. The author explores the music of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica and many others from a mythological and literary perspective.
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This is a non-academic book for general readers that intends to provide an overview of heavy metal in relation to mythology. This book focuses upon archetypes, imagery, and creative expression. It provides a survey of how some bands have made use of ancient mythical forms. The heavy metal genre underscores our need to maintain a sense of wonder in contemporary society.
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Robert McParland is a professor of English and an associate dean of Arts and Sciences at Felician University in Rutherford, New Jersey. His popular music writings include publications on The Beatles, The Who, U2, Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty, Paul Simon, and American lyricists.
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- Publication date2018
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