Metal Evolution

[Datsgor]

Anybody watching it? What a fascinating idea. A metalhead anthroplogist looking at the history of heavy music in general and heavy metal specifically. As a metalhead, I recomend this show to everyone. Those that think they hate heavy metal should take a look at this. Very in depth in the psychology of musics' influence on the human mind. I especially like the opera and classical music (like Vaugner) comparison. Way to go Sam Dunn.

[Mooch]

I saw that the first episode was going to be on, but passed because it was about the old school stuff which I have seen/heard plenty about, looked out 2 weeks on the channel guide and only replaying same episode over and over.

This is the show on VH1Classic right? That's the one I'm thinking of.

[Datsgor]

Yes, VH1 Classic........you should watch the first episode. The series really takes an approach that hasn't been attempted before. Lot's of new specific interviews with artiists as well as professors and psychologists, etc. I am probably being a bit of a fanboy, but it's very exciting, since Psychology is a passion of mine.

[ksandvik]

I liked the first episodes, think there been two of them so far, especially the early day US metal scene and the roots. Early days of UK metal is next, this Saturday.

[jmattbassplaya]

There's a really good book called (I think) a History of Heavy Metal. It's worth a read if you can find it.

[Bogster]

Been watching it. Digging it a lot. Sam Dunn's documentaries are excellent. Not sure how long the show will be able to survive, but I'll watch it as long as Sam's at the helm.

[runmikeyrun]

I really like it. Not the same old "history of rock and roll" show.

[Bloodhammer]

I have no television, so I haven't been able to follow Mr. Dunn's show, but Ian Christe's Bazillion Points publishing company specializes in metal literature. His radio show is awesome, too.

Bazillion Points Books

[Datsgor]

Originally Posted by runmikeyrun

I really like it. Not the same old "history of rock and roll" show.

Exactly.....a new and fresh angle on an old subject.

[jordy_on_bass]

Sam Dunn made a movie called 'Global Metal' and I HIGHLY recommend that people watch it. He looks at the effects of globalisation and what role heavy metal has played in it (you would be surprised!!).

He visits so many countries where many would think that that heavy metal would not exist, and show's the struggle's of the fans as well as the heavy regulating government's make on heavy metal (as far as arresting young men with long hair and cutting it off). It was such an inspiring sight to see people from all around the middle east converge at Desert Rock festival in Dubai to see all their favourite heavy metal bands. No fighting, just music. So beautiful

I have showed Global Metal to many of my friends who don't like heavy metal, and they have all loved the movie. Some have even gone and bought it after I showed them.

Sam Dunn may be a skinny, red-headed Canadian Metalhead but he is one smart guy, and his work has always been very well put-together. I highly recommend that if you like heavy music, that you check out his previous work

[ShredderMaximus]

Originally Posted by jmattbassplaya

There's a really good book called (I think) a History of Heavy Metal. It's worth a read if you can find it.

Hahaha, checked it out from the library but just never brought it back, cool book.

Also cool that now when I get into some stupid argument with someone about a metal based topic, I can honestly say that I have indeed read the book on metal! Also a great resource for finding some great old-school bands that I never heard of before, like Raven, who were apparently a pretty huge deal, but I'd never heard of them before the book.

[Datsgor]

Originally Posted by ShredderMaximus

Hahaha, checked it out from the library but just never brought it back, cool book.

Also cool that now when I get into some stupid argument with someone about a metal based topic, I can honestly say that I have indeed read the book on metal! Also a great resource for finding some great old-school bands that I never heard of before, like Raven, who were apparently a pretty huge deal, but I'd never heard of them before the book.

Oh man, I was so into Raven.....All For One! If you want to go way back, check out a band called Dr. Know. This Island Earth and Wreckage in Flesh are cool. You may have heard Slayer cover Mr. Freeze, but check out the original by Dr. Know.......much more raw.......heavy punk at it's best.

[LarryO]

Its hard to predict the next step in the evolution of metal because no one can figure out what the best bass or amp for metal is.

[jerry]

I'm not a metal-head, but I really enjoyed the series. Sam Dunn did a great job and has a lot more knowledge than those three knuckle heads on That Metal Show, who seem to have no grasp of music history before 1980.

[Solarmist]

Great show, and so is Behind the music Remastered.