Black Metal Satanica: It's Cutting, not a Problem
I can’t say that metal is something I dote on. Reign in Blood’s alright. And that first Maiden disc is almost punky, in a Freddie Mercury kinda way. But beyond that – and none of that should have been all that impressive – metal, of any variety isn’t in regular rotation over here.
Of course, that doesn’t mean the culture surrounding the music isn’t fascinating. Granted, the amount of posturing, hair brushing and conscientious dressing in black seems superfluous. But the fact that there’s a universal aesthetic within the black metal community – including the lettering on just about ever record, t-shirt and flyer – is impressive.
