metal studies

To kick off the new year, here's some upcoming events and things of interest in the world of heavy metal academia.

Musicologist Ross Hagen discusses different approaches to writing about and studying heavy metal, and how a more personal narrative can provide insight.

This edition of our metal studies-focused column from musicologist Ross Hagen discusses how metal studies and postcolonial studies (the study of the cultural legacy of colonialism and imperialism) intersect.

Today's discussion of Metal Studies discusses the history of metal studies that have looked at gender.