An observation about heavy metal and sword-and-sorcery
Blue Cheer and Deep Purple = Lord Dunsany and James Branch CabellBlack Sabbath = Robert E. HowardJudas Priest and Iron Maiden = Fritz Leiber and Jack VanceMetallica and Megadeth = Poul Anderson and Michael MoorcockQueensryche and Danzig = Karl Edward Wagner and Charles SaundersSlayer, Sepultura, Pantera = Ramsay Campbell, David Gemmell, Glen CookWarrant, Poison, Def Leppard = Gardner Fox, Lin Carter, L. Sprague de CampBlack metal, death metal with cookie monster lyrics = Any Grimdark writer
Obviously meant as fun, not some profound observation.
Every art form probably goes through the same evolution, of early experimentation/breakthrough/pinnacle/steady state/commercialization and exploitation, collapse, followed by further cycles of experimentation.
I don’t have enough expertise in other types of art to say that for sure, but horror comes to mind, going through a similar arc.
If I missed your favorite author or band, no offense meant.
Obviously meant as fun, not some profound observation.
Every art form probably goes through the same evolution, of early experimentation/breakthrough/pinnacle/steady state/commercialization and exploitation, collapse, followed by further cycles of experimentation.
I don’t have enough expertise in other types of art to say that for sure, but horror comes to mind, going through a similar arc.
If I missed your favorite author or band, no offense meant.
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