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How’s This for University Credit: A Course in Metal Lyrics

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If you’ve ever been associated with a university education, you’ll know that any given school will offer some strange courses, especially in the arts faculties.  But “strange” doesn’t necessisarily mean “stupid.”

I, for one, highly endorse the new course in heavy metal lyrics being offered by Professor Martin Jacobsen at West Texas A&M University.  It’s officially listed as “Introduction to Literature: Heavy Metal as a Literary Genre.”

Check out this interview with the good professor on why he’s teaching the course and what kind of students he faces each day.

(Via Death Metal Underground)

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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