How Long to Read Black Sabbath and the Rise of Heavy Metal Music

How Long Does it Take to Read Black Sabbath and the Rise of Heavy Metal Music?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 10 minutes to read Black Sabbath and the Rise of Heavy Metal Music by Dr Andrew L. Cope

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The definition of 'heavy metal' is often a contentious issue and in this lively and accessible text Andrew Cope presents a refreshing re-evaluation of the rules that define heavy metal as a musical genre. Cope begins with an interrogation of why, during the late 1960s and early 1970s, Birmingham provided the ideal location for the evolution and early development of heavy metal and hard rock. The author considers how the influence of the London and Liverpool music scenes merged with the unique cultural climate, industry and often desolated sites of post-war Birmingham to contribute significantly to the development of two unique forms of music: heavy metal and hard rock. The author explores these two forms through an extensive examination of key tracks from the first six albums of both Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, in which musical, visual and lyrical aspects of each band are carefully compared and contrasted in order to highlight the distinctive innovations of those early recordings. In conclusion, a number of case studies are presented that illustrate how the unique synthesis of elements established by Black Sabbath have been perpetuated and developed through the work of such bands as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Pantera, Machine Head, Nightwish, Arch Enemy and Cradle of Filth. As a consequence, the importance of heavy metal as a genre of music was firmly established, and its longevity assured.

How long is Black Sabbath and the Rise of Heavy Metal Music?

Black Sabbath and the Rise of Heavy Metal Music by Dr Andrew L. Cope is 186 pages long, and a total of 47,616 words.

This makes it 63% the length of the average book. It also has 58% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Black Sabbath and the Rise of Heavy Metal Music Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 20 minutes to read Black Sabbath and the Rise of Heavy Metal Music aloud.

What Reading Level is Black Sabbath and the Rise of Heavy Metal Music?

Black Sabbath and the Rise of Heavy Metal Music is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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