@WatchPolyphonic describe the roots of #HeavyMetal (the music) - #Metal #Metallic

That word (the first one linked below)—I felt like there might be something more to that word ... something crucial that firms the foundation upon which the linked THING builds ...

The word “Metal” is built on “to Mine, Quarry” (Seek after ... the music-style name "Heavy Metal" seems to be inspired by the sci-fi of William S. Burroughs, was partly named after a style mentioned in Steppenwolf's "Born to Be Wild," from a 'heavy' guitar-style that was popular in the 'metal midlands').


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