Edge on Demand: Music and Race

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Β The first thing you might notice about the up-and-coming metal band Unlocking the Truth, is that these kids are exactly that: kids. Β 

Malcolm Brickhouse, Alec Atkins, and Jarad Dawkins are all just 12 and 13 years old. Β And they just got signed for a bonafide record deal from Sony. Β The other thing you might have noticed is that they’re African-American… playing heavy metal, which just isn’t the norm in the industry. Β Of course, there are notable exceptions like A Band Called Death” and “Living Color”, but generally speaking, black kids playing metal is unique.

But just how weird is it to you? Β When it comes to music, does race have a sound?

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