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The Metal Scream: From Nordic Vikings to Black Sabbath

Arthur Buckner and Linda Diaz are accomplished musicians and music teachers exploring the music theory, production, history and culture behind our favorite songs and musical styles.

The Metal Scream: From Nordic Vikings to Black Sabbath

Season 1 Episode 5 | 10m 28s | CC

Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin were some of the first bands to perform the metal scream, but the origin of screaming in music actually goes back a lot further to the Nordic Vikings.

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