"From Black Sabbath to Stravinsky, there is a shared love of volume and a worship of virtuosity, speed, and instrumental excess that connects metal and classical music."
"The morality police of 1980s America imagined that satanism was being incited by teenagers who played metal records, reflecting the dark themes both genres often explore."
"Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore modeled his solos on Vivaldi, and Van Halen's Eruption pushed electric guitar technique forward in the 1970s, paralleling classical advancements."
Heavy metal and classical music are interconnected through their shared love of volume, virtuosity, and grandiloquence. Both genres exhibit a penchant for flamboyant spectacle and a flirtation with darker themes. Influential musicians like Ritchie Blackmore and Randy Rhoads drew inspiration from classical composers, demonstrating how classical techniques have shaped heavy metal guitar playing. The evolution of electric guitar techniques in heavy metal parallels the advancements made in classical music, showcasing a mutual respect and influence between the two genres.
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