Death Metal Music: The Passion and Politics of a Subculture

Death Metal Music: The Passion and Politics of a Subculture

Editorial Reviews Book Description 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, attitudes, philosophical beliefs, ethical systems, and behavioral patterns within the scene, seeking to situate Death Metal in the larger social order. The Death Metal community proves to be a useful microcosm for much of American subculture and lends insight into the psychological and social functions of many forbidden or illicit entertainment forms. The author's analysis, rich in interviews with rock stars, radio hosts, and average adolescent fans, provides a key to comprehending deviant tendencies in modern American culture. About the Author Natalie J. Purcell, M.P.A., is a recent graduate of Seton Hall University, a professional in the nonprofit sector, and a sociopolitical activist associated with the Amnesty International.

Death Metal Music: The Passion and Politics of a Subculture,Natalie J. Purcell,McFarland & Company,0786415851,Death metal (Music),General,Genres & Styles - Rock,History and criticism,Music,Performing Arts/Dance,Popular Culture - General,Rock Music,Social Aspects Of Music,Sociology - General

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