Classical Antiquity in Heavy Metal Music

by Osman Umurhan and K.F.B. Fletcher

Book Overview

This book demonstrates the rich and varied ways in which heavy metal music draws on the ancient Greek and Roman world. Contributors examine bands from across the globe, including: Blind Guardian (Germany), Therion (Sweden), Celtic Frost, Eluveitie (Switzerland), Ex Deo (Canada/Italy), Heimdall, Stormlord, Ade (Italy), Kawir (Greece), Theatre of Tragedy (Norway), Iron Maiden, Bal-Sagoth (UK), and Nile (US). These and other bands are shown to draw...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350075353
• ISBN13: 9781350075351
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"