Where did metal come from?

Do you think you know where metal came from? Do you have information about the roots of the various genres we look at in Tracks Of Creation? If you have anything you think that other people should know then tell us. We'll be publishing a collection of all the input we receive over the next few months and publish it in the next issue. Those that have a great deal of knowledge to share, or some unknown insight will win stuff (we'll have a variety of T-Shirts, tapes, and CDs to give away).

What we're looking for are answers to the questions of where metal came from. And we're also looking for answers as to how the other genres, gothic, dark, industrial, etc... got their name and where they originated from. If you know the name a few bands that started the genre, or the progression of an area, then tell us.

Here are some questions to think about (don't limit yourself to just this, feel free to tell us anything about the origins of the genres):

• Is Black Sabbath the forefather of metal?
• What impact did Alice Cooper have on the scene when he arose in 1965?
• Did industrial grow from metal, or techno, or something else?
• Why is there classic doom and doom, and how did the modern version manage to steal the name?
• When and where did death metal begin?
• What are the origins of the blending of metal and hip-hop that eventually led to the extreme hardcore bands?
• How did black metal evolve from simply evil lyrics to the distinctive style it tends to mark today?
• What impact did the glam bands of the 80's have on the scene?
• What major names have continued to play a role in the support of the various genres?

Feel free to answer those questions or anything else. This will lead up to the question we wish to ask in the next issue as to what do you think the future holds in store for the music.

All submissions should be sent by email to Borcek@ratw.com If email submission is not possible then send written responses to:

   Tracks Of Creation
   c/o Neil St.Laurent
   2-2744 Brentwood Blvd NW
   Calgary, AB  T2L 1J4
   Canada

We look forward to what you have to say.