SAC’s Metal-Heads Share Their Stories and Views on Heavy Metal

SAC’s metal-heads share their stories and views on heavy metal

From vicious solos, hellish vocals and intense performances, heavy metal music may seem to only draw the crazy from society, yet those willing to put their stigma aside can discover commonalities with its fans. Though difficult to understand at times, heavy metal is an art form, allowing musicians of that genre to express themselves through highly energetic and fierce shows. Depending on the style of music or song played, the fans can erupt into…

Since its origins in the 1970s, heavy metal has been much more than a musical genre, as it has become a cultural expression and a way of life. Pioneer groups such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden not only redefined the sound of rock, but also laid the foundations for a movement that, over the decades, has given rise to countless subgenres and millions of followers around the world. Although for many heavy metal can be strident or d…