David Burke
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metalanalysis.bsky.social
David Burke
@metalanalysis.bsky.social
PhD: heavy metal studies
Band: S(Ⱥ) | ∞ | a.p.-1 https://absentsignifier.bandcamp.com/
Theory: negative universality | politics of enjoyment | aesthetics of the bad | uncultural studies
What's Left of Metal authors confirmed, including:

@benburgis.bsky.social Melissa Vincent @tcoleswords.bsky.social

And more - 13 papers in total (had to be). Edited by myself and @mikerwatson.bsky.social.

Thank you everyone who submitted. We're aiming for a late '25/early '26 publication.
December 6, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Metal and rock are being ceded to the right. Contesting the territory within metal scenes is not enough, and neither is the liberal hagiography of "if you like rock you like POC culture". The right doesn't rise to that.

I suggest giving up on iconic/ valuable guitars. Slaughter the sacred cows!
November 26, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Merch beyond merch, locked comments.
November 20, 2024 at 1:34 PM