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OverviewMyth 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert McParlandPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.268kg ISBN: 9781476673356ISBN 10: 1476673357 Pages: 210 Publication Date: 12 June 2018 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Led Zeppelin: Houses of the Holy, Myth and the Esoteric Tradition 2. Black Sabbath: Dark Symbolism 3. Power, Noise and Rebellion 4. Mythical Roots 5. Shadow Dreams: The Legacy of Gothic Romanticism 6. Iron Maiden: Mythology and the Ancient Mariner 7. Thor’s Thunder: Norse Myth and the Gods of Valhalla 8. Sonnets to Orpheus: Journeys to the Underworld 9. Madness, Magic and Virtuosity Selected Discography Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviews“Thorough, in-depth, and quite captivating... The book is well-researched and yet the tone and language of the piece is sufficiently lively and concise most of the time, which entails that one does not lose focus or interest when immersing oneself in it.... fascinating...offers a unique perspective on the music that we all love and the many things that course through its lyrics”—Eternal Terror It's a fine idea to explore the influences on the themes of heavy metal and Robert McParland does this with great aplomb. It's nice to read such well-written work. [...] An important book because it treats heavy metal as the very legitimate culture it is. - Hellbound Author InformationRobert McParland is a professor of English 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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