Artists and Bands Profiles The Satanic Panic in Heavy Metal: A Cultural Phenomenon of the 1980s and Early 1990s Jack, The Rise of Heavy Metal Controversy In the 1980s and early 1990s, heavy metal emerged not only as a popular music genre but also as a focal point of cultural and moral debate. Bands such as Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest became icons of this musical style, characterized by loud,… Continue Reading