Death metal music : the passion and politics of a subculture
"Death Metal is among the most despised forms of violently themed entertainment. Many politicians, conservative groups and typical Americans attribute youth violence and the destruction of social values to such entertainment. The usual assumptions about the Death Metal scene and its fans have rarely been challenged. This book investigates the demographic trends, philosophical beliefs, ethical systems, and behavioral patterns that situate Death Metal in the larger social order. The Death Metal community is a useful microcosm for much of American subculture and lends insight into the psychological and social functions of many forbidden entertainment forms. The author's analysis, rich in interviews with rock stars, radio hosts, and adolescent fans, provides a key to comprehending deviant tendencies in modern American culture."--Jacket
Criticism, interpretation, etc
1 online resource (viii, 234 pages) : illustrations
9780786484065, 0786484063
809669863
Defining death metal
The history of the death metal scene
Death metal and American politicians
Confronting the consumers of carnage
The mind of the metal head and the heart of the underground
Personal reflections on death metal