How Kaiser Kuo and Tang Dynasty Brought Heavy Metal to China
By
Brad Sanders
Sesame, salt, and substance. A flagship bake.
Summary
The article chronicles the story of Tang Dynasty, China's first heavy metal band, founded in 1989 by Chinese American guitarist Kaiser Kuo. It explores how Western rock music influenced Chinese musicians during a time of limited cultural exchange, leading to the birth of China's heavy metal scene. The piece also includes a roundup of the best metal tracks of the month.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledI introduced the other guys in the band to much of the music that would influence them (bands like Queensrÿche, for ex
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