"Heavy Metal" (1981) | DEVO, Black Sabbath, Stevie Nicks, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick

"Heavy Metal" (1981) | DEVO, Black Sabbath, Stevie Nicks, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick

Author: Jay R Smith March 3, 2023 Duration: 3:46:50
A History of Rock n' Roll in Film and Rock n' Roll
MusicFilmHistoryTvTV & Film

Who wants to chat about animation, new wave, and early 80s heavy metal? This episode is wild by any of my usual standards. The topics veer all over the place and the music is wackier than normal. Hope you like it! 

This one covers the making of Heavy Metal, the amalgamation of many different animation studios all working overtime to complete their different segments, the difference between Taarna and the original Moebius story "Arzach" or Arzack or whatever, the anarchic and confrontational post-Kent-State-Massacre origins of DEVO, the resurgance of Sabbath in an era where pretty much EVERYone wanted them to die, a Lester Bangs review of Stevie Nicks' "Belladonna", the creation of Blue Oyster Cult's insignia, and Cheap Trick cutting ties with their problematic bassist in order to take on a much more problematic bassist. 

I'm likely committing the final Hank Williams episode to the new Patreon account, as well as some Van Halen content, Guns n' Roses backstory, then some Nine Inch Nails & Joy Division bonus material that won't fit on my upcoming episode for "The Crow". And it will continually feature lot of historical readings on the origins of Rock n' Roll I haven't been able to assign to any previous episodes yet. Not to mention some wacky video ideas I've been unable to get past the Youtube robots, so I have to take 'em behind the curtain for the die hard fans of the show.

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Original "Den" by Corben

https://archive.org/details/1975-1997-den

Corben's "Neverwhere" 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKL-F15l0eA

The Film: 

https://archive.org/details/heavy-metal-neverwhere-land-edition

The original Moebius inspiration for "Taarna" set to Captain Beefheart:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM3hjD_W0yI

Blue Oyster Cult article: 

https://www.gothichorrorstories.com/gothic-travel/by-location/mid-atlantic/long-island/tales-from-stony-brook/blue-oyster-cult-astronomy/

The 1975 WMMS Halloween Devo performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82j12E3cpS4

 

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Hosted by Jay R Smith, A History of Rock n' Roll in Film and Rock n' Roll explores the deep and often surprising connections between the silver screen and the amplifier. This isn't just a series of movie reviews; it's a cultural excavation. Each episode uses films-from major biopics and concert documentaries to obscure B-movies and tangential appearances-as a starting point to unpack a much larger story. You'll hear about the artists whose lives were dramatized, the business deals negotiated in studio lots, and the technological innovations, like new sound recording methods, that were pioneered for these projects and went on to shape music itself. The podcast argues that rock's history isn't just in the grooves of a record, but also in the flickering light of a projector, examining how cinematic portrayals have influenced our perception of the genre's legends and myths. By looking at these cinematographic products, Jay traces the evolution of what he calls that "glorious cultural mutant," revealing how film hasn't just documented rock n' roll, but has actively participated in its creation and legacy. The conversation is as much about the music as it is about the movies that tried to capture its chaotic, revolutionary spirit.
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