A reflection on Esa Lilja’s Theory and Analysis of Classic Heavy Metal Harmony

This short article discusses Esa Lilja’s contribution to lay out a harmonic theory of heavy metal and how it informs the overall picture of music theory.

Authors

David Miguel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8260-4589)

Institutions

University of Coimbra (PT)

Publication Details

Journal: Metal Music Studies
Published: 2025-03-01
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1386/mms_00157_7
Primary Topic: Music History and Culture
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

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A reflection on Esa Lilja’s Theory and Analysis of Classic Heavy Metal Harmony

David Miguel

Mar 1, 2025

Metal Music Studies

Music History and Culture

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A reflection on Esa Lilja’s Theory and Analysis of Classic Heavy Metal Harmony

David Miguel

March 1, 2025article en

Abstract

This short article discusses Esa Lilja’s contribution to lay out a harmonic theory of heavy metal and how it informs the overall picture of music theory.

Metal Music StudiesVol. 11(1)

University of Coimbra (PT)

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Music History and Culture

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