![]() This paper hypothesises that underneath the graphic content of the lyrics lie various social, moral, mortal, existential and gender concerns which haunt death metal artists. ![]() ![]() The aim of the project is to closely investigate and interpret the revulsive song lyrics of various death metal bands from an analytical and critical standpoint and bring into light hidden concerns behind the lyrics. Not just critics, but even fans often remain unaware of death metal’s hidden cries about our mortal and moral condition. Accusations of these authorities and critics is wrong as the lyrics do not promote any real violence and they remain unaware of various social, moral, mortal, existential and gender concerns that are suggested and confronted in the lyrics. Because of this, they have been reprimanded by social and political activists, accused of causing suicides and murders and in many cases, banned. The lyrics do not shy away from graphic depictions of violence, perverse sexual and feeding behaviours, bodily fluids, etc. ABSTRACT The themes of gore, paraphilia and para-phagia pervade through death metal song lyrics. ![]()
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