Posted: May 29, 1998 at 13:21:53: by Steve S.
I checked out a web page that lists Tolkien inspired music. Most of it is "Death Metal" European bands who focus on, and revel in, the evil of Middle Earth and has definite links to satanism and the occult. There are a precious few in the list that seem to want to look at the good side & enjoy it (and maybe it reflects the list maker more than the general trend). This is also seen in the Dungeons & Dragons scene. So here's my questions...1. What did Tolkien think of this trend that goes counter to his own deep faith? Did this stuff start to pop up while he was alive & if so, what did he say then? 2. Why? Why has LOTR inspired this dark offshoot, when the story make it clear that evil is hopeless & looses in the end? Myself, I'd much rather be a Ranger, Hobbit, or guard in Minas Tirith instead of an orc, troll, or ring wraith. -Steve
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