ºÚÁÏÍø

News

Metal music researchers from over 30 countries at Aalto

The presenters represent a wide variety of research fields. The discussion continues lively also in social media.
The conference is the world's largest academic gathering focusing on metal music research.

Aalto University School of Business is hosting an international metal music research conference on 8–12 June.The conference, titled Modern Heavy Metal: Markets, Practices and Cultures, is built around over 50 research presentations that all examine heavy metal and heavy rock music. The presenters cover multitude of science fields and nearly 30 countries.

Follow the discussion on Twitter and other social media channels with the

Metal music getting the academic treatment in Helsinki this week

— Jason Netherton (@JasonIndex)

Excited to be giving the keynote address/welcome tonight at in Helsinki.

— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick)

opening the Modern Heavy Metal Conference in Helsinki

— Ron (@DesmoRacer)

interview with MTV News for the Modern Heavy Metal Conference

— Ron (@DesmoRacer)

About to present my paper @ . Should be a laugh - it's been a while since I've enjoyed this profession this much! Stay heavy!

— Hiski Haukkala (@HiskiHaukkala)

My suspicions that Deena Weinstein is my hero have been resoundingly confirmed after meeting her today

— Garrett Schumann (@garrt)

Finland is so metal we even do academic conferences on it. Today's keynote by Anthrax's .

— Mikko Hypponen (@mikko)

Scott Ian from tells how New York influenced the band's sound and style.

— Aalto University (@AaltoUniversity)

Photos of MHM DAY1&2 uploaded on the FB site.

— Toni-M Karjalainen (@tmkarjalainen)

Akateemiset hevarit koolla Helsingissä! raportoi konferenssistamme

— Aalto BIZ (@AaltoBIZ)

Gender session on it's way at Academic steps in breaking metal's masculinity

— Elvishasfinallyleft (@elvishasfinally)

  • Updated:
  • Published:
Share
URL copied!

Read more news

Three people in a park with mountains in the background. One sits on a bench, two stand facing the scenery.
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies, University Published:

Apply to be a guest professor or visiting researcher at the Université Grenoble Alpes

Unite! partner, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) has opened a call to host international professors and researchers for short stays.
Centre photo of Eloi Moliner and teammates on conference stage, surrounded by images of his awards.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art Published:

Postdoctoral researcher Eloi Moliner makes history as a 5-time award winner

Eloi Moliner is one of the most decorated doctoral researchers in Aalto University's history – we would like to highlight his success and contributions to the field of audio signal processing
Two people seated in grey armchairs against a dark curtain backdrop. One wears a blue suit, the other a brown dress.
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies, University Published:

2 million euro donation ºÚÁÏÍø University's new multidisciplinary Bachelor’s programme – Donors: Matti Alahuhta, Sari Baldauf, Antti Herlin, and Jorma Ollila

Set to launch in autumn 2027, the multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme combines technology, business, arts, and design
A person wearing a colourful shirt and brown hat speaks into a microphone with a background of an image of a forest.
Research & Art Published:

Having autonomy in your life is more important in wealthier countries, says new research on well-being

A worldwide analysis reveals a nuanced relationship between happiness, volition and wealth.