Tolkien´s Imagination in the Lyrics of Contemporary Blackmetal Groups

Abstract

This thesis deals with Tolkien´s imagination in lyrics of Tolkien black metal bands from English-speaking countries. Its main goal is to analyze those lyrics, find common elements and contrast their usage with Tolkien´s literary work. The first part of the paper defines this musical genre and describes Tolkien´s influence on the black metal scene. The second part consists of text analysis that contrasts the portrayal of evil and nature in both fictional universes.