Metal Music Studies (Journal)

ISSN 20523998 , ONLINE ISSN 20524005

This peer-reviewed journal provides a focus for research and theory in metal music studies, a multidisciplinary (and interdisciplinary) subject field that engages with a range of parent disciplines. It provides a platform for high-quality research and theory and aims to be a unique resource for metal music studies.

Metal Music Studies is the intellectual hub for the International Society of Metal Music Studies (ISMMS).

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Category: Music, Performing Arts


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Editor

Niall Scott
University of Central Lancashire, UK
NWRScott@uclan.ac.uk

Short Articles/Reviews Editor

Nelson Varas-Díaz
Florida International University
nvarasdi@fiu.edu

Associate Editors

Ross Hagen
Utah Valley University, USA
ross.hagen@uvu.edu

Nedim Hassan
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
N.A.Hassan@ljmu.ac.uk


Aims & Scope

The aims and scope of the journal are as follows:

To provide an intellectual hub for the International Society of Metal Music Studies and a vehicle to promote the development of metal music studies;

To be the focus for research and theory in metal music studies – a multidisciplinary (and interdisciplinary) subject field that engages with a range of parent disciplines, including (but not limited to) sociology, musicology, humanities, cultural studies, geography, philosophy, psychology, history, natural sciences;

To subject all journals to a double-blind peer-review and publish high-quality, world-class research, theory and shorter articles that cross over from the industry and the scene;

To be a world leader in interdisciplinary studies and be a unique resource for metal music studies.

For more information about the International Society of Metal Studies visit https://www.metalstudies.org/ and the Facebook page.

Submissions

To submit an article, please follow the 'Submit' button on the left of this page.
 
Download the Notes for Contributors for information on format and style of submissions. If you need this document in a more accessible format, please contact info@intellectbooks.com. Find more information on Intellect's Accessibility page.
 
All articles submitted should be original work and must not be under consideration by other publications.
 
Journal contributors will receive a free PDF copy of their final work upon publication. Print copies of the journal may also be purchased by contributors at half price.

Peer Review Policy

All articles undergo initial editorial screening either by the journal's Editorial Team and/or incumbent Guest Editors. Articles then undergo a rigorous anonymous peer review by two referees, following the guidance in Intellect's 'Peer review instructions'. Based on this feedback, the Editors will communicate a decision and revision suggestions to authors. To appeal an editorial decision, please contact the main Editor who will consider your case.

Ethical Guidelines

The journal follows the principles set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Read our Ethical Guidelines for more on the journal's standards.

 

Editor

Niall Scott
University of Central Lancashire, UK
NWRScott@uclan.ac.uk

Short Articles/Reviews Editor

Nelson Varas-Díaz
Florida International University
nvarasdi@fiu.edu

Associate Editors

Ross Hagen
Utah Valley University, USA
ross.hagen@uvu.edu

Nedim Hassan
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
N.A.Hassan@ljmu.ac.uk

Editor

Niall Scott
University of Central Lancashire, UK
NWRScott@uclan.ac.uk

Short Articles/Reviews Editor

Nelson Varas-Díaz
Florida International University
nvarasdi@fiu.edu

Associate Editors

Ross Hagen
Utah Valley University, USA
ross.hagen@uvu.edu

Nedim Hassan
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
N.A.Hassan@ljmu.ac.uk

Editor

Niall Scott
University of Central Lancashire, UK
NWRScott@uclan.ac.uk

Short Articles/Reviews Editor

Nelson Varas-Díaz
Florida International University
nvarasdi@fiu.edu

Associate Editors

Ross Hagen
Utah Valley University, USA
ross.hagen@uvu.edu

Nedim Hassan
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
N.A.Hassan@ljmu.ac.uk

Metal Music Studies Constitution Download

Notes for Contributors Download

Call for Expressions of Interest: New Editors for Metal Music Studies Download

Deadline: 1 November 2023



General Call for Papers

Metal Music Studies is explicitly multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary: embracing both musicological research and music theory about metal music, and social scientific and humanistic research about metal music as a genre. We are interested in original papers on metal music. We aim to receive contributions from researchers and theorists aligned with the subject field of metal music studies, but also researchers and theorists from other disciplines who feel that their interest in a form of popular music marginalizes them from the core debates in their discipline.

The journal consists of two sections: a main section for full papers; and a second section for shorter pieces, reflections and reviews.

We would be happy to receive contributions from scholars in the parent disciplines of music theory, musicology, aesthetics, music technology, performance, art, policy studies, politics, cultural studies, economics, pedagogy, sociology, linguistics, psychology, history, regional studies, theology, philosophy, and natural sciences. As well as new research and theory on metal music in all its forms, the journal will accept and commission shorter pieces from those involved in the metal music industry: journalists, label owners and other industry insiders, managers, musicians and fans.

Submissions

We are now accepting full papers (no more than 8000 words) for section one of the journal, and book reviews and short articles (3000 words) for section two.

From volume 8 onwards, MMS welcomes the following new contribution formats for section two:
 
Critical album reviews – These are 1500–3000-word reflections on albums that have marked the evolution of metal music in some manner. These critical album reviews will link the album’s music, lyrics, and images to theoretical debates in the field of metal music studies.
 
Critical concert reviews – These are 1500–3000-word reflections on concert related experiences that help us understand metal music and its current directions. These reflections may include perusals about COVID-19’s impact on concerts, the short- and long-term implications of online concerts, themes addressed in concert dialogues that may be linked to theoretical discussion on metal music, and personal experiences in concerts that may shed light on how metal is manifested throughout the world.
 
Interviews with musicians, producers, and other industry personnel – These are 3000-word transcriptions of interviews with individuals in the music industry, or even within academia, that can shed light on topics of interest for metal music studies. These may include interviews with musicians, conversations with the producers of albums of interest, and/or insights from other personnel in the music industry that can accompany ongoing theoretical reflections in metal music studies.
 
All submissions should be sent via the 'Submit' link on this page, which will direct to the MMS manuscript submissions system.
 

Call for Expressions of Interest: New Editors for Metal Music Studies 

The Editorial Board and Intellect seek expressions of interest for a new Editorial team (Sections 1 and 2) for Metal Music Studies. 

Aims & Scope

This peer-reviewed Journal provides a focus for research and theory in metal music studies, a multidisciplinary (and interdisciplinary) subject field that engages with a range of parent disciplines. It provides a platform for high-quality research and theory and aims to be a unique resource for metal music studies.

Metal Music Studies is the intellectual hub for the International Society of Metal Music Studies. 

Current Status

The Journal is published three times a year, and we are looking for a new editorial team to take over from Volume 11, Issue 1 (2025).

Editors

We are open to expressions of interest from dedicated individuals, co-editors, or cooperative teams. We want to fill the editorial positions for sections 1 (main articles) and 2 (reviews and short articles). 

The Role

Editors are vital in driving the vision and scope of the Journal. We are looking for individuals or co-editors who can renew and take forward the ideals and commitments of the Journal. As Editor(s), you will be expected to: 

  • Provide overall vision and leadership of the Journal.
  • Evaluate all manuscripts that are submitted to the Journal.
  • Select articles that are suitable for the Journal for peer review.
  • Encourage usage and subscriptions to the Journal.
  • Consider peer reviewers’ advice to make a final decision about what gets published.
  • Work with the Editorial Board to identify new writers or develop ideas for Special Issues. 

Selection Process

For questions or inquiries, please write to Nelson Varas-Díaz at nvarasdi@fiu.edu. Applicants should provide an application package including 1) a letter of intent describing a vision for the Journal, 2) a CV, and 3) three examples of recent publications. 

Deadline

All application materials must be sent to Nelson Varas-Díaz at nvarasdi@fiu.edu with a copy to Bethan Ball at bethan@intellectbooks.com.

The deadline for receiving materials is 1 November 2023.

 

Special Issue Call for Papers

 Currently, there are no special issue Calls for Papers for this journal.

 

Editor

Niall Scott
University of Central Lancashire, UK
NWRScott@uclan.ac.uk

Short Articles/Reviews Editor

Nelson Varas-Díaz
Florida International University
nvarasdi@fiu.edu

Associate Editors

Ross Hagen
Utah Valley University, USA
ross.hagen@uvu.edu

Nedim Hassan
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
N.A.Hassan@ljmu.ac.uk

Editorial Board

Niall Scott
University of Central Lancashire, UK

Nelson Varas-Díaz
Florida International University

Kevin Fellezs
Columbia University, USA

Ross Hagen
Utah Valley University, USA

Catherine Hoad
Massey University, New Zealand

Rosemary Overell
The University of Otago, New Zealand

Imke von Helden
University of Koblenz-Landau, Germany

Jeremy Wallach
Bowling Green State University, USA

Editorial Advisory Board

Andy R. Brown
Independent Scholar, UK

Tendai Chari
University of Venda, South Africa

Asya Draganova
Birmingham City University, UK

Matt Donahue
Bowling Green State University, USA

Dietmar Elflein
Braunschweig University of Technology, Germany

Marcus Erbe
University of Cologne, Germany

Rob Fisher
Progressive Connexions, UK

Daniel Frandsen
Independent Scholar, Finland

Steven Gamble
BIMM Institute, Brighton, UK

Gabriele Giacosa
University of Cologne, Germany

Dylan Gibson
Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Susana González Martínez
Universidad de Jaén, Spain

Gérôme Guibert
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, France

Pierre Hecker
Philipps-Universitat Marburg, Germany

Jan-Peter Herbst
University of Huddersfield, UK

Gareth Heritage
Independent Scholar, UK

Brian Hickam
Indiana Institute of Technology, USA

Rosemary Lucy Hill
University of Huddersfield, UK

Keith Kahn-Harris
Birkbeck, University of London, UK

Lewis Kennedy
Independent Scholar, UK

Brad Klypchak
Texas A&M University-Commerce, USA

Simone Krüger Bridge
Liverpool John Moores University, UK

Marcus Moberg
Turku University, Finland

Ufuk Önen
Bilkent University, Turkey

Peter Pichler
Independent scholar

Bojana Radovanović
Institute of Musicology SASA, Serbia

Eliut Rivera-Segarra
Ponce Health Sciences University

Paula Rowe
University of South Australia, Australia

Heather Savigny
De Montfort University, UK

Jasmine Shadrack
University of Northampton, UK

Eric Smialek
McGill University, Canada

Karl Spracklen
Leeds Beckett University

Méi-Ra St-Laurent
Université Laval, Canada

Niall Thomas
University of Winchester, UK

M. Selim Yavuz
Independent Scholar, Turkey

Editor

Niall Scott
University of Central Lancashire, UK
NWRScott@uclan.ac.uk

Short Articles/Reviews Editor

Nelson Varas-Díaz
Florida International University
nvarasdi@fiu.edu

Associate Editors

Ross Hagen
Utah Valley University, USA
ross.hagen@uvu.edu

Nedim Hassan
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
N.A.Hassan@ljmu.ac.uk

 
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British Humanities Index (BHI)
 
China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI)
 
Danish Bibliometric Research Indicator (BFI)
 
European Reference Index for the Humanities (ERIH)
 
International Index to Music Periodicals (IIMP)
 
Scopus
 
UGC-CARE
 
Ulrich's Periodicals Directory

Contents

  • Volume (9): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2023


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  • Volume (9): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2023


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  • Volume (8): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2022


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  • Volume (8): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2022


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  • Volume (8): Issue (3)
  • Cover date: 2022


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  • Volume (7): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2021


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  • Volume (7): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2021


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  • Volume (7): Issue (3)
  • Cover date: 2021


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  • Volume (6): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2020


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  • Volume (6): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2020


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  • Volume (6): Issue (3)
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  • Volume (5): Issue (1)
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  • Volume (5): Issue (3)
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  • Volume (4): Issue (3)
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  • Volume (3): Issue (1)
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  • Volume (3): Issue (3)
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  • Volume (2): Issue (1)
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  • Volume (2): Issue (2)
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  • Volume (2): Issue (3)
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  • Volume (1): Issue (1)
  • Cover date: 2014


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  • Volume (1): Issue (2)
  • Cover date: 2014


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  • Volume (1): Issue (3)
  • Cover date: 2014


Editor

Niall Scott
University of Central Lancashire, UK
NWRScott@uclan.ac.uk

Short Articles/Reviews Editor

Nelson Varas-Díaz
Florida International University
nvarasdi@fiu.edu

Associate Editors

Ross Hagen
Utah Valley University, USA
ross.hagen@uvu.edu

Nedim Hassan
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
N.A.Hassan@ljmu.ac.uk

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