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A number of '''music groups''' are referenced in elements of Paragon City lore. Most of these appear on the wall in the ''Investigate the Hellions hideout'' mission given by [[Azuria]] to level 1-5 heroes. This map is unique. The names of the bands and the posters are apparently intended to give a glimpse into the musical tastes of [[Hellions]]. | A number of '''music groups''' are referenced in elements of Paragon City lore. Most of these appear on the wall in the ''Investigate the Hellions hideout'' mission given by [[Azuria]] to level 1-5 heroes. This map is unique. The names of the bands and the posters are apparently intended to give a glimpse into the musical tastes of [[Hellions]]. | ||
The general style of the names suggests affinity with [[wikipedia:Heavy metal|heavy metal]] or [[wikipedia:Goth music|goth]] subcultures, since the bands feature arcane and hellish imagery, as well as possible [[Arachnos]] influences. | The general style of the names suggests affinity with [[wikipedia:Heavy metal|heavy metal]] or [[wikipedia:Goth music|goth]] subcultures, since the bands feature arcane and hellish imagery, as well as possible [[Arachnos]] influences. Possible out-of-game allusions in the names of these bands are to goth-metal band [[wikipedia:Fields of the Nephilim|Fields of the Nephilim]] and to heavy metal vocalist [[wikipedia:King Diamond|King Diamond]]. | ||
Bands mentioned include: | Bands mentioned include: | ||
Revision as of 18:18, 6 March 2009
Overview
A number of music groups are referenced in elements of Paragon City lore. Most of these appear on the wall in the Investigate the Hellions hideout mission given by Azuria to level 1-5 heroes. This map is unique. The names of the bands and the posters are apparently intended to give a glimpse into the musical tastes of Hellions.
The general style of the names suggests affinity with heavy metal or goth subcultures, since the bands feature arcane and hellish imagery, as well as possible Arachnos influences. Possible out-of-game allusions in the names of these bands are to goth-metal band Fields of the Nephilim and to heavy metal vocalist King Diamond.
Bands mentioned include:
- Abyzzmal
- Arachnidia
- Domynion Boyz
- DragonVomitters
- Firemullet
- The Hellmonia
- Kyller Kyng
- Nefylum
- Souldevourer
Events mentioned include:
- Arcanamusica Festival of Rock
- Bloodrivals Brimstone Tour
Venues mentioned include:
- Diroma Hall
- Fieryforge Niteclub
- Concert posters
Bloodrivals Brimstone Tour: Hellmonia and DragonVomitters
Arcanamusica Festival of Rock: Arachnidia, Domynion Boyz, The Hellmonia, Nefylum
Abyzzmal headlines this performance, with Souldevourer
Firemullet stands in a class by itself
