Heavy Metal Is Not Music: Forum
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Looking for a place to discuss how terrible heavy metal is? Look no further than Heavy Metal Is Not Music: Forum! We’re dedicated to trashing this so-called “music” and everything it stands for.
Introduction
Welcome to the Heavy Metal Is Not Music: Forum. This is a place for fans of heavy metal music to discuss why they think heavy metal is not music. This forum is for respectful discussion and debate only; personal attacks and trolling will not be tolerated.
What is heavy metal?
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It has its roots in blues rock and psychedelic rock, and often incorporates elements of folk music, jazz, and classical music. Heavy metal is characterized by a thick, heavy sound, typically with distorted guitars, drums, and vocals.
The history of heavy metal
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom. With roots in blues rock, psychedelic rock, and acid rock, the bands that created heavy metal developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness. The genre’s lyrics and performance styles are sometimes associated with aggression and machismo.
In 1970, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi made one of the first instances of heavy metal with his overdriven Gibson Les Paul Custom on the song “Paranoid”. That same year, Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page used a distorted Marshall amplifier to record “Whole Lotta Love”, which became one of the first anthemic heavy metal songs. Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore used distortion effects on his Stratocaster electric guitar to create “Deep Purple in Rock” in early 1970. Iron Butterfly’s bassist Lee Dorman played distorted bass on the song “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida”, which was released in 1968. Jimi Hendrix produced feedback and distortion with his electric guitar on songs like “Purple Haze” and “Fire”.
The sound of heavy metal
Heavy metal is characterized by a thick, heavy sound, with pounding drums and distorted guitars. The music is often played at a fast tempo, with rapid-fire lyrics delivered by growling or screamed vocals. Heavy metal songs often explore dark themes such as death, violence, and relationships with a negative or pessimistic outlook.
Why heavy metal is not music
Heavy metal has no melody, no harmony, and no rhythm. It is just a wall of noise. It is not music, it is just noise.
It’s too loud
Some people say that heavy metal is too loud and that it’s not really music. They say that it’s just a bunch of noise and that it’s not soothing or pleasant to listen to.
It’s too aggressive
Heavy metal is not music because it is too aggressive. The electric guitars, the screaming vocals, and the fast tempos are all designed to get the adrenaline flowing, and this can be very off-putting to people who are not used to it. Even people who do like metal often find it difficult to listen to for long periods of time, because it can be so overwhelming.
It’s too dark
Heavy metal is not music because it is too dark. The lyrics are often about death, violence, and other dark topics. The music is also very loud and aggressive. This can be overwhelming for some people, and it can make it difficult to appreciate the music.
Conclusion
After reading through all of the posts in this forum, it is clear that there is a lack of consensus on what qualifies as “heavy metal” music. However, many posters seemed to agree that heavy metal is a subgenre of rock music characterized by loud, distorted guitars and aggressive lyrics. While some people enjoy listening to this type of music, others find it excessively loud and aggressive. Ultimately, whether or not you enjoy listening to heavy metal music is a matter of personal preference.
