History of Sound

Shock rock

%3Shock rockShock rockKönsrockKönsrockShock rock->KönsrockVisual keiVisual keiShock rock->Visual keiHorror punkHorror punkShock rock->Horror punkPunk rockPunk rockPunk rock->Shock rockGlam rockGlam rockGlam rock->Shock rockHard rockHard rockHard rock->Shock rockHeavy metal musicHeavy metal musicHeavy metal music->Shock rockRock musicRock musicRock music->Shock rock

Shock rock is the combination of rock music or heavy metal music with highly theatrical live performances emphasizing shock value. Performances may include violent or provocative behavior from the artists, the use of attention-grabbing imagery such as costumes, masks, or face paint, or special effects such as pyrotechnics or fake blood. Shock rock also often includes elements of horror.

Influences

Derivatives