MUSC 2150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Russell Simmons, Rock Box, Axl Rose

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Unit 12: the quest for authenicity metal, rap & alternaive. Many sub-types (thrash, speed, black, white, death, etc. ) Unclear where heavy metal got its name. Developed out of the harder, more aggressive aspects of rock from the 60s and 70s, such as the. Black sabbath was the earliest form of a metal band with their gothic character of music (driving rifs, dark themes & extended guitar solos) Seen in music world as primiive, simple-minded & unsophisicated fans ( headbangers ) Appealed to blue-collar fans as well because of stereotypes both innocent and vulgar: posiive stereotypes included honesty, loyalty, unselish devoion to partying (wayne"s world, negaive stereotypes included ignorance, vulgarity & laziness (beavis and buthead cartoons) 70s model of black sabbath & deep purple, and oten feature pyrotechnical soloing & unreleningly heavy drumbeats. High screaming vocals & loud asserive drumming; unison, anthem-like vocals in chorus.

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