Shock rock

Shock rock
Shock rock
Stylistic origins	Rock; cabaret; hard rock; heavy metal; punk rock; horror fiction; glam rock; science fiction; shock value;
Cultural origins	1950s–1970s, United Kingdom and United States
Derivative forms	Horror punk
Local scenes
	United Kingdom, United States
Other topics
	Glam punk; glam metal;

Shock rock is the combination of rock music or heavy metal music with highly theatrical live performances emphasizing shock value. Performances may include violent or provocative behavior from the artists, the use of attention-grabbing imagery such as costumes, masks, or face paint, or special effects such as pyrotechnics or fake blood. Shock rock also often includes elements of horror.

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