Multilingual Metal Music: Sociocultural, Linguistic and Literary Perspectives on Heavy Metal Lyrics

This edited collection explores the textual analysis of heavy metal lyrics written in languages other than English, including Yiddish, Latin, Russian, Austrian German, Spanish, and Italian. It discusses the role of ancient language in heavy metal, the significance of metal in minority-language communities, Slovenian mythology in metal, heavy metal lyrics and politics in the Soviet Union and Taiwan, processing bereavement in Danish black metal, cultural identity in Norwegian-medium metal, and the Kawaii metal scene in Japan. It applies a range of methodological approaches to conceptualize various forms of identity via lyrical text and identify global themes in heavy metal lyrics, such as authenticity, parody, and the desire to sound extreme.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 312 pages
\n Publication date: 18 December 2020
\n Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
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This comprehensive edited collection delves into the intricate examination of heavy metal lyrics composed in languages other than English, encompassing a diverse range of languages such as Yiddish, Latin, Russian, Austrian German, Spanish, and Italian. The volume presents captivating chapters that explore the profound influence of ancient languages on heavy metal, the significance of metal in minority-language communities, the incorporation of Slovenian mythology into metal, the political implications of heavy metal lyrics in the Soviet Union and Taiwan, the exploration of processing grief in Danish black metal, the exploration of cultural identity in Norwegian-medium metal, and the vibrant Kawaii metal scene in Japan, among other intriguing topics. Employing a diverse array of methodological approaches, including literary and content analysis, quantitative corpus methods, and critical frameworks, the book conceptualizes diverse forms of identity through lyrical text and identifies recurring global themes in heavy metal lyrics, such as authenticity, parody, and the pursuit of extreme sounds, which transcend geographical boundaries and linguistic barriers. Serving as a vital resource for researchers and students of metal music and culture, as well as those with a broader interest in cultural studies, musicology, literary studies, and popular culture studies, this book offers insightful perspectives and valuable insights into the world of heavy metal and its global manifestations.

\n Weight: 578g\n
Dimension: 160 x 238 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781839099496\n \n