“From Bach to Braindrill: Exploring the similarities between Metal and Classical music and fandom” by David Berberick, professor of music

What genres did what we consider as Classical music fall into when it was being written and were they similar to the genres created that classify Hard Rock/Heavy metal? This talk will explore the audience and message of certain classical pieces compared with the same criteria in Heavy metal music. Researchers have determined that there are similarities to the music elements of what is perceived as Classical versus Hard Rock/Heavy Metal in the musical material as well as people who listen to both types of music today. We will also explore audiences of both Classical and Metal for potential similarities in appreciation and participation.