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“I think that it's easy to target a heavy metal band for inciting violence or making kids turn to a cult than it is to actually look at real problems in the real world.”

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Sam Dunn
Sam Dunn

Sam Dunn (born March 20, 1974) is a Canadian anthropologist, music journalist, and documentary filmmaker known for his in-depth study of heavy metal music. He earned a degree in anthropology from the University of Victoria and pursued graduate studies at the University of British Columbia. Dunn co-directed and produced the documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" (2005), which examines the cultural and social impact of heavy metal. He also created "Global Metal" (2008) and "Metal Evolution" (2011), using an anthropological lens to analyze the global spread of metal subculture. His work has helped legitimize heavy metal in academic circles and increased public understanding of the genre. more

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