Heavy metal subgenres

Executive Summary I am proposing a localized implementation of marketing that will help the band, Azure Light, establish a marketing footprint and gain exposure in the Midwest, primarily in the Twin Cities Area. This plan features the hiring of a manager, the use of a variety of social media outlets, and a local tour to promote their new EP, The Gate. Objectives Azure Light is in its first year of operation. They wish to accomplish the following goals in the next year. I. Record a 10 track…

either positive or negative based on the genre and the lyrics a song. To determine if there is a correlation between music genres and deviant behavior, researchers Jeffery Lozon and Moshe Bensimon examines genres as alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal, hip-hop/rap, punk rock, rock and electronic/techno to see if it influences an individual’s behavior negatively. Researchers Lozon and Bensimon expect to find that music as those listed above will have a connection to aggressive behavior and…

1. How is music used by teenagers, what role does music play in their lives? It is with no doubt that music has become a part of our everyday lives. In fact, it is everywhere and is listened by a vast majority of the population. In the article “Policy Statement-Impact of Music, Music Lyrics, and Music Videos on Children and Youth”, the use of music by teenagers is discussed in depth. In fact, music plays a big role in the lives of these young people who are in a period where they are finding and…

Panic! At the Disco is an American alternative rock band who, over the last fifteen years released five records that follow the lead singer, Brendon Urie’s life. Throughout the maturing of the records Urie, introduces us to a woman that he has fallen in love with. As his love for the woman grows, he uses techniques, such as blazon, to explain the woman’s beauty. Blazon is a literary device used by Elizabethan poets who were writing about females. Objects of high value, such as gardens and…

Ray Manzarek Introduction During the mid 1960’s through the 1970’s “the Doors” were one of the most popular rock bands in the world. Ray Manzarek played a crucial role in “the Doors” success along with the rest of the band members Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger and John Densmore. Manzarek was a musician, author and film maker. To truly understand the influence that Ray Manzarek has in the music community several points will be focused upon. The first section will include biography information of…

musicians, are often negatively portrayed by their peers and the media. Due to this, many parents and guardians believe that listening to metal music leads adolescents into a world of drugs, mental illness, and even suicide. However, experts have shown that listening to this stimuli, actually does not lead to bad behavior, and can even have positive effects. Metal music has been put down since the start, but it culminated in 1985 when D. Snider of Twisted Sister, was taken to court over a list…

instruments (guitar, drums, bass, and vocals). It shows in their music, which is mostly rooted in the blues. Blues was very popular in England at the time, so the band used that style in their music. The band is credited with being one of the first heavy metal bands because of their use of electric blues. I think they were more…

Gibson Guitar Company When it comes to music, and guitars, there's a lot that goes into the guitar. The most important is the company. One of the greatest guitar companies that has been making instruments since the late 1800s is Gibson Guitars. Gibson has been around for a very long time and they have been making quality products ever since. And on top of that, there's a lot more that goes into the Gibson Guitar Company than just the name or just guitars. Gibson has a great history and many…

able to study these facets of music when I attended a metal concert showcasing the band Superjoint. The show had taken place in early February 2017 at the Agora Theater in Cleveland, Ohio. The crowd was sprinkled with a wide variety of ages and people from various backgrounds. I witnesses young children watching the show from the shoulders of their father’s, to a legless man in a wheelchair. The concert was everything but “proper.” There was a heavy temperament of eagerness that…

In the mood for an album that soars past the expectations of the rock music world? The Shadow Side released by Andy Black in June of 2016 is a great option that combines three great characteristics. This album is crafted in a way that climbs charts, includes an elaborate arrangement, and hosts one of the most powerful voices in modern rock music. We Don’t Have To Dance is the most recognizable track off this album. As a wonderful choice for a single, the song includes many great lyrics that…