Behind the Icon: How the Double Horns Became a Metalhead’s Salute

Podcast Awesome

In this headbanging episode of Podcast Awesome, we explore the story behind the devil horns gesture—an iconic symbol in the world of heavy metal. 🤘 From its origins in ancient superstitions to its popularization by metal legend Ronnie James Dio, this gesture has a history as rich as the riffs that accompany it. We also chat with Font Awesome’s own Jory Raphael, the creative mind behind the hand horns icon, to get an inside look at how this powerful symbol became part of the Font Awesome library. Whether you're a metalhead or just love a good story, this episode is a must-listen! 🎸
🕒 Timestamps:
⏳ 00:09 - Heavy Metal and Visual Cues
🤘 00:35 - The Double Horns Hand Gesture
🧙‍♂️ 02:08 - Origin of the Devil Horns Gesture
🎤 02:49 - Ronnie James Dio and the Devil Horns
🧿 05:11 - The Evil Eye and Cultural Connections
🤟 06:56 - The Devil Horns as a Metalhead Salute
🎨 07:41 - The Creation of the Hand Horns Icon
🚀 09:56 - Call to Action for Font Awesome Community
🎧 12:36 - Credits and Closing Remarks

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