Who in particular did the song “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister appeal to?
• What does “PMRC” stand for and what was the job of this unit? • What issues did the PMRC have with Heavy Metal? • Which bands are considered to be the “Godfathers of Metal”? • Why did the thrash metal group Anthrax work so well with the rap group Public Enemy? • The mixture between Rap and Metal was called “New Metal.” Which groups that you know today were inspired by this new type of metal? Heavy: The Story of Metal (Part 2) Worksheet TEACHER GUIDE • Describe the origin of the Heavy Metal group Van Halen. Van Halen came together in 1974 and spent the next 3 years playing in LA clubs. In 1978, Van Halen released their self-titled debut in 1978. This album was full of radio-friendly hits and went platinum several times over. It also revolutionized guitar-playing as Eddie played with a style that no one before him had ever played. Every guitar player after that tapped into the “Van Halen style.” When they toured with Black Sabbath, which was supposed to be the “better band,” it turned
