LITM Extra - Heavy Metal Falling from the Sky pt.2 [excerpt]

Love is the Message: Dance, Music and Counterculture

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In this patrons-only episode Jeremy dons his leather jacket to conclude our history of the early days of heavy metal. We hear about how the convergence of space rock, biker gangs, and the fantasy aesthetics of writer Michael Moorcock created an deeply abiding metal culture that would contribute massively to the second half of the Twentieth Century and beyond. Jeremy discusses the success of Warhammer, makes the case for rock opera, argues for the cultural significance of the Lord of the Rings and even has time to unpack metal masculinity, with reference to bands including Led Zeppelin, Hawkwind, Judas Priest and Deep Purple. Rock on!

Produced by Matt Huxley.

Tracklist:
Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven

Hawkwind - Silver Machine

Blue Oyster Cult - Stairway to the Stars

Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird

Thin Lizzy - Whiskey in the Jar

Kiss - Black Diamond

Judas Priest - Winter Retreat

Hawkwind - The Wizard Blew His Horn

Hawkwind - Kings of Speed

Judas Priest - The Ripper

Motorhead - Motorhead