Category: technology
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I folked up
In a previous blog post, I argued that gimmicky folk metal bands, which were popular in the mid to late 2000s, are in decline. On the other hand, folky elements, especially from cultures outside of Western Europe, are now integrated throughout metal subgenres. The algorithm gods must have read my assessment because they promptly delivered…
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Heavy metal and technology in retrospect and prospect
Since its inception in the late 1960s, certain elements of heavy metal music remain unchanged. Metal bands still consist of 4 to 5 members covering guitars, vocals, bass, drums, and sometimes other instruments such as keyboards. The live experience is largely consistent and the best shows are still in a gritty basement. Nonetheless, heavy metal…
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