Rez Metal - Inside the Navajo Nation Heavy Metal Scene (Paperback)

Rez Metal captures the creative energy of Indigenous youth culture in the twenty-first century. Bridging communities from disparate corners of Indian Country and across generations, heavy metal has touched a collective nerve on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona in particular. Many cultural leaders-including former Navajo president Russell Begaye-have begun to recognize heavy metal's ability to inspire Navajo communities facing chronic challenges such as poverty, depression, and addiction. Heavy metal music speaks to the frustrations, fears, trials, and hopes of living in Indian Country. Rez Metal highlights a seminal moment in Indigenous heavy metal: when Kyle Felter, lead singer of the Navajo heavy metal band I Dont Konform, sent a demo tape to Flemming Rasmussen, the Grammy Award-winning producer of several Metallica albums, including Master of Puppets. A few months later, Rasmussen, captivated by the music, flew from Denmark to Window Rock, Arizona, to meet the band. Through a series of vivid images and interviews focused on the venues, bands, and fans of the Navajo Nation metal scene, Rez Metal provides a window into this fascinating world.

General

Imprint:	University of Nebraska Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2020
Authors:	Ashkan Soltani Stone • Natale A Zappia
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	108
ISBN-13:	978-1-4962-0509-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > Heavy metal & progressive Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > Heavy metal & progressive Promotions
LSN:	1-4962-0509-X
Barcode:	9781496205094

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