Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology, University of Bradford
My research interests are identity and heavy metal music, with a particular focus on how heavy metal identities are expressed throughout the course of everyday life and how shared music preference fosters a sense of belonging. I am also interested in exploring the role of others in relation to heavy metal fandom - including parental and peer influence, and social interactions stemming from shared musical taste.
I am also interested in exploring how popular culture focuses on issues around identity.
Black Sabbath – The Ballet: a heavy metal expert reviews this 'spectacle of entertainment'
Oct 06, 2023 07:02 am UTC| Entertainment
Ballets are typically performed to the enchanting and distinctive melodies of classical music, not the emphatic beats and supersonic volume of heavy metal. But its the music of heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath that...
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