For Matthew Rana - Metal and Social Practice

Matthew,

Prompted by your email I have been thinking that we need to evaluate the links between Metal music and social practice. I think metal might be the perfect musical style as it looks to give voice to the dark, taboos and mysteries of mankind. I think Dio really said it best “Between the velvet lies there’s a truth that’s hard as steel”.

Here is a link to the album frail words collapse by As I Lay Dying. They are I think what you would refer to as “New Metal”. Pretty rediculous music but good for practicing with your nun-chucks or cleaning your bathroom.

Best,

Anthony

http://socialpractice.org/uploads/As I Lay Dying.zip