Scandinavian Death Metal Collection, 1991-2010

Summary

Extent:

1.5 Linear Feet 2 boxes, 2 oversize folders.

Language:

Multiple languages .

Preferred citation:

Scandinavian Death Metal Collection (ARS.0142). Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of recorded sound and promotional materials relating to the death metal music genre dating 1991-2010. Included are 12 '' 33 1/3 and 7'' 45 rpm sound discs, posters, periodicals, stickers, patches, and promotional cards produced primarily by Scandinavian death metal bands. Also included are materials from death metal bands in other parts of the world, including Western Europe, North America, and South America.

Biographical / historical:

Death metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music. Beginning in the mid-1980s in the United States with Florida-based bands Death, Obituary, and Morbid Angel, death metal gained popularity in underground music scenes throughout the world, with a strong presence in Scandinavian countries including Sweden and Norway.

Acquisition information:

The Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound acquired the Scandinavian Death Metal Collection from Sonoma State University in 2013. Charlie Eidem compiled the collection.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into three series: Posters, Promotional material, and Recorded sound.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Death metal (Music)
Promotional materials

Restrictions:

Open for research; material must be requested at least five business days in advance of intended use. Contact the Archive of Recorded Sound for assistance.

Terms of access:

All requests to reproduce, publish, broadcast, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head Librarian, Archive of Recorded Sound, Braun Music Center, Stanford, California 94305. Consent is given on behalf of the Archive of Recorded Sound as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

Scandinavian Death Metal Collection (ARS.0142). Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA.

Location of this collection:

Stanford University, Archive of Recorded Sound

Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall

Stanford, CA 94305-3076, US

Contact:

(650) 723-9312

soundarchive@stanford.edu

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