Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge

Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge
by Keith Kahn-Harris

Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge
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Author: Keith Kahn-Harris
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-01-15
ISBN: 1845203992
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Berg Publishers

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Book Review: Headbanger Advisory: Contains Academic Language
Summary: 5 Stars

This book is neither a fan pleasing exploration of different extreme metal scenes or genres nor a catalogue of underground heavy metal bands and their discographies. In fact, this is a very serious study of the extreme metal subculture from a socio-anthropological point of view written with a very dry, academic style. The core material used in this book comes from the author's doctoral thesis investigations, so don't expect any fun anecdotes or trivial band information here: the subjects tackled by the author (underground metal label economics, gender relationships, cultural capital, racism and political activism to name a few) are far from light hearted, and while not mandatory, an academic background in social science or communications will surely help the reader sift through some of the harder theoretical constructs this investigation is based upon. Even if the author considers himself a big fan of the music, he does manage to maintain an observant and neutral point of view throughout most of his analysis and makes some very valid points regarding the scene's future and its irresponsible handling of sexism and undesirable white power bands using the excuse that musical credibility is far more important than politics. This book is ideal for metal fans seeking to expand their knowledge about the subject beyond the usual band discography information and reviews usually found in books that cover heavy metal.

Summary of Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge

Extreme metal--one step beyond heavy metal--can appear bizarre or terrifying to the uninitiated. Musicians of this genre have developed an often impenetrable sound that teeters on the edge of screaming, incomprehensible noise. Extreme metal circulates on the edge of mainstream culture within the confines of an obscure 'scene', in which members explore dangerous themes such as death, war and the occult, sometimes embracing violence, neo-fascism and Satanism. In the first book-length study of extreme metal, Keith Kahn-Harris draws on first-hand research to explore the global extreme metal scene. He shows how the scene is a space in which members creatively explore destructive themes, but also a space in which members experience the everyday pleasures of community and friendship. Including interviews with band members and fans, from countries ranging from the UK and US to Israel and Sweden, Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge demonstrates the power and subtlety of an often surprising and misunderstood musical form.

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