word "Metallist" exists only in the Russian language.In earlier times used the expression "tinsmith", and it means an ordinary man who works in the field of metallurgy.And only in the late eighties the word "Metallist" in our country, people began to use, referring to fans of "serious" music.
Where did the term
Whence came this term?When he began to use it in this sense?His first man said, no way having to do with music and everything connected with it.
phrase heavy metal (in translation from English - "heavy metal") was made in the novel "Naked Lunch."It was written in 1959.William Burroughs described in his book, loud music and a tough, aggressive and assertive notes.However, while this term and is not widely used.
By the way, I want to add a few words about "heavy" metal.He first appeared in the sixties.This style is a mix of psychedelic music and blues-rock.Meanwhile, the focus of his blues he lost rather quickly.It began to appear more and more high-profile and powerful sounds.Where did
metal
Metalworkers - a youth subculture.The mastermind is her music.
most common it is northern European countries, a bit less - in America, there are many metalworkers living in the southern European countries.Meanwhile, the Middle East, this subculture is not willing to take.There its members are persecuted.Meet them and other non-formals can only in Turkey and Israel.
So, who are the metal?Subculture, whose history began in the last century, quite unusual.By the way, in the English language have their equivalents of the word "metal".They call them obsessed with metal metallogolovymi (metalhead).And such derivatives is in almost every language - they are formed from the word "metal" coupled with specific prefixes.
main differences
What is most different from other informal metalworkers?Subculture, whatever it may be, often has defined a clear outlook.Metalworkers have not.All texts
groups working in this style, talking about independence, confidence and independence.Many metal 80 and 90 made of a person's personality cult.Very often, the songs are calls for the destruction.But do not think that metal called for the complete destruction of everything around.The basic idea - to destroy the old and build something better, new.
It should be noted that not all groups are addicted to this topic.Metalworkers - subculture rather ambiguous.Often their songs talk about what needs to know how to be tolerant, to sympathize with his neighbor, adhere to basic moral norms of behavior.
Many of the members of this subculture are very educated people.Most of them are attracted to mysticism, fantasy literature, mythology, and so on.. Many of them are well play musical instruments, mostly guitar.Teens create their own musical groups.
lot different than the metal.Subculture, signs of which it is easy to notice, attracted many.At the concerts of your favorite music bands fans often sing along loudly, bouncing high, waving hair, shaking his head, pushed, and so on. D. Keep the crowd can be seen discarded up "goat", which is a characteristic gesture common to all metalheads.They raise their fist, leaving straightened your index finger and little finger.
Features subculture in Russia and the Soviet Union
Soviet representatives - a metal 80.It was during these years in Leningrad and Moscow, and in some large cities first appeared representatives of this subculture.Their appearance does not correspond to Soviet ideology, and they were subjected to constant harassment.They were persecuted not only by representatives of law enforcement agencies, but also a variety of categories.
legally get a plate on which were written the composition of foreign artists, it was impossible.All the paraphernalia was made independently.Meanwhile, despite all the difficulties, the popularity of this trend continued unabated.And here in the capital are starting to appear the first performers metallers.Subculture is now represented by groups such as the "Black Coffee", "Legion," "Metal Corrosion", "Aria" and others.
The greatest popularity of the musical direction of "heavy metal" in the Soviet Union gains in the late eighties.The most striking event becomes of rock festival at Luzhniki stadium in 1989.Then it was even invited foreign artists.And already in 1991, he visited the capital of the legendary musical group Metallika.
first fashion
How to dress modern metal?Subculture (pictured above) suggests the predominance of black.For many people, the image of a metalworker is inextricably linked with leather kurtkoy- "black leather jackets", decorated with lots of chains and rivets.
It is worth noting that the style became fashionable thanks to one particular person.Rob Halford, lead singer of the famous group Judas Priest, first appeared on stage in a black dress with ornaments of metal and matching cap in 1978.For a long time his style has remained unchanged.Rob also adorn themselves with lots of thorns and wearing a collar.
«Metal" style today
Modern metal often wear overalls and shirts, which show the logos or photos of their idols.Prefer jeans, army pants, leather jackets with studs or patches, jackets, long coats, heavy shoes, and so on. D. Boys often grow long hair and beards.
The fair sex wear T-shirts, leather skirts or pants, high boots, black tights and leggings.They are brightly painted, with emphasis on lips and eyes.
Favorite Metalworkers accessories - heavy medallions and bracelets, chains, fingerless gloves (like the motorcycle), bandanas, collars and wristbands with spikes.
Some members of the subculture like to put on your face corpse paint.This particular make-up, which is dominated by black and white.White shade covers all the face of the man, and set off by a black lips and eye sockets.This coloring gives the features of a living person dead.
Meanwhile, not all members of this subculture are willing to abide by a dress code.Despite his love for this style of music, they continue to dress like the majority of ordinary people.
