From Classic Rock to Black Metal: Nick Barker's Metal Evolution | HIMMP Interview

Описание: In this revealing HiMMP interview, veteran extreme metal drummer Nick Barker (Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir) traces his evolution through metal's subgenres while reflecting on the genre's distinctive community dynamics and cultural significance.

This interview is part of the Heaviness in Metal Music Production (HiMMP) research project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), grant reference AH/T010991/1. Led by Dr. Jan Herbst and Dr. Mark Mynett at the University of Huddersfield, UK, the project examines the technological, cultural, and perceptual aspects of heaviness across the evolution of recorded metal music. Through conversations with influential practitioners like Barker, HiMMP documents the lived experiences that shape metal's production aesthetics and community values, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of this significant musical subculture.

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