Why do they call it death metal?

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Death was an American death metal band formed in Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 1984 by guitarist and vocalist Chuck Schuldiner. Death is considered to be among the most influential bands in heavy metal music and a pioneering force in death metal.
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metal music is heavy metal – often sped up, overdriven, and focused on trying to convey violence and murder in musical form
. It usually features incredibly fast drums and guitar work, guttural vocals that sound like someone trying to imitate a monster, and themes of death, horror or darkness.
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How did death metal get its name?

The name was later given to the 1984 compilation Death Metal released by Noise Records. The term might also have originated from other recordings, such as the demo released by Death in 1984, called Death by Metal.
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What is meant by death metal?

: a type of heavy metal music that is characterized by the use of dark, violent, or gory imagery.
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Did death make death metal?

Founded in 1984 by Chuck Schuldiner under the original name of Mantas in Altamonte Springs, Florida, Death was among the more widely known early pioneers of the death metal sound, along with California's Possessed. Inspired by Nasty Savage, Death was among the first bands in the Florida death metal scene.
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Why is death metal so violent?

The high amplitude, fast tempo and other discordant traits of death metal, they write, may elicit the release of neurochemicals such as epinephrine—which “may underpin feelings of positive energy and power reported by fans, and tension, fear and anger reported by non-fans.”
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Why is death metal not popular?

Death metal is a baffling genre to many people. The music is aggressive, the lyrics are often violent and misogynistic, and it has been blamed for inciting violent crimes such as rape and murder.
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Who are the big 4 of death metal?

Desperate times call for desperate measures. And desperate measures most certainly include arguing about crap with absolutely no material consequences on the real world! And so: it's widely agreed upon that the “Big 4” of thrash are Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax, even by the band's themselves.
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Who is the king of metal?

Answer: Option A Solution: Gold, which is not only the most valuable of metals, but also is without its peer in freedom from alloy, is known as the king of metals. Luxurious, classy and beautiful, gold is the most classic and coveted jewelry metal of all. It is also the oldest precious metal known to man.
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What is the darkest metal music?

10 Darkest Music Videos in Rock + Metal
  • Rammstein, "Mein Teil" ...
  • Queens of the Stone Age, "Sick, Sick, Sick" ...
  • The Cure, "Lullaby" ...
  • Tool, "Schism" ...
  • Nirvana, "Heart-Shaped Box" ...
  • Metallica, "One" ...
  • Linkin Park, "Breaking the Habit" ...
  • Slipknot, "The Devil in I"
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Who was the first death metal band ever?

Possessed (1983)

Possessed formed in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1983 around the same time that thrash was beginning to become popularized. Their style was also fast, but Jeff Becerra's growling vocal techniques set them apart from their contemporaries, which led to them being known as the first death metal band.
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What are death metal fans called?

Heavy metal fans go by several different names (Mosher, Heavy, Thrasher), but “headbanger” and “Metalhead” are the common terms referring to the members of this subculture.
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Is Slipknot considered death metal?

The band has also been described as heavy metal, alternative metal groove metal, death metal, hard rock, grindcore, thrash metal, and rap metal.
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Who is the queen of heavy metal?

Dubbed the Queen of Heavy Metal, Doro Pesch became known for her time fronting Warlock, and her following solo career. She was one of the first women in heavy metal to be identified and celebrated for her voice and stage presence rather than her image.
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What is God metal called?

Trellium, also known as bavadinium, is the God Metal of Autonomy. It is a silvery metal with a red cast to it, and dark red spots similar to rust. Its Allomantic and Feruchemical properties are unknown.
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Is there a metal god?

Hephaestus (/hɪˈfiːstəs, hɪˈfɛstəs/; eight spellings; Greek: Ἥφαιστος, translit. Hḗphaistos) is the Greek god of blacksmiths, metalworking, carpenters, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metallurgy, fire (compare, however, with Hestia), and volcanoes. Hephaestus's Roman counterpart is Vulcan.
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Who invented death metal?

Jeff Becerra invented death metal. Simple as that. And remarkably, he invented it in 1979, writing what would become the first Possessed song – Burning In Hell – at the age of 11. After passing through a few bands as an excitable adolescent, Jeff joined three school friends to form Possessed in 1983.
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What metal is Ice Nine Kills?

The group originally pursued a style of ska-punk influenced by alternative rock, ska, and pop punk, but they have since shifted into a style which has been described as metalcore, post-hardcore, heavy metal, melodic hardcore, symphonic metal, and horror punk. Ice Nine Kills has described itself as "theatricore."
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Do Intelligent people listen to death metal?

Liking heavy metal music is a sign of high intelligence, research suggests. Some people may use heavy metal music as a way of coping with being talented. Being a 'metalhead' is sometimes associated with poor performance and delinquency, but this survey found otherwise.
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What is the most evil metal genre?

However, Fisher Price armory and makeup aside, these clowns are actually reasonably intelligent songwriters that contributed to the birth of one of the most controversial genres of music. Thus, with the best and most evil of holidays approaching rapidly, I introduce you to the most evil of metals: the black metal.
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Is it healthy to listen to death metal?

Concerns have been raised that prolonged exposure to heavy metal music with aggressive themes can increase the risk of aggression, anger, antisocial behaviour, substance use, suicidal ideation, anxiety and depression in community and psychiatric populations.
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