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This episode explores Death Metal's themes of death, fear, and extreme expression with insights from a former record label insider and a metal musician.

THE HORROR ANALYSIS Season 2, Episode 8 - DEATH METAL In this episode of The Horror Analysis, we explore Death Metal through the lens of death, fear, and extreme expression with a former heavy metal record label insider, Sean McKnight and a metal musician (our own sound tech, William Rizzo!). We examine how death metal confronts mortality, violence, and the taboo, and why these themes resonate so deeply with fans. From lyrical obsession with death to the psychology behind extreme music, this ...

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