Cover Songs and Tradition: A Case Study of Symphonic Metal

This paper examines the role of cover songs in the continuation of tradition, and in the formation of a musical canon. It explores the connections between ‘classical’ and heavy metal music as expressed by musicians of said genres, specifically those who partake in both. Furthermore, I argue that th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Benjamin Hillier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Western Libraries, The University of Western Ontario 2018-07-01
Series:Nota Bene
Online Access:https://ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/notabene/article/view/6617