Includes bibliographical references (p. [147]-151) and index.
Includes discography (p. [153]-164) and filmography(p. [165]-166).
Birmingham : the cradle of all things heavy -- The dichotomy of syntax in the music of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin -- The dichotomy of aesthetics in Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin -- Continuity, development and the new wave of British heavy metal -- Assimilation and stability.
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"The definition of 'heavy metal' is often a contentious issue and in this lively and accessible text Andrew Cope presents a refreshing re-evaluation of the rules that define heavy metal as a musical genre."--BOOK JACKET.