Originally by: valerydarcy

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le sigh

well, just for you then, the big print version with the crayola crayon pictures...

True metal, as opposed to any other rubbish is quite simple. Its about music. perhaps it would be easier to describe what is not, to more clearly establish what is. for a good example of what is not, turn on kerrap and turn your attention to the multitude of pathetic childish bands whos main goal is to look pretty, to make homosexual songs about how their parents make them do their homework and their dads bum them so millions of little whiney teenagers will spend all their money on their shyte manufactured 'music'. for them, its about what their agencies tell them little kiddies want to buy. its not about music, but rather about money. this makes these thousands of bands NO different to the crap produced from the likes of pop idol. real metal is about talented writing with little regard for polished production quality, music that you can bang your head to, drink loads of beer to and have a laugh. not some ******* emo **** sold in woolworths that some 15 yr old**** listens to in his bedroom whilst scratching himself with a bic razor. this is not to say a band cannot enojoy commercial success- cradle of filth are a good example of this- their last few albums have sold a shed load of copies, partly due to channels like kerrap and s**** etc.. however, when it came down to it and sony told them to play a more mainstreem style, they turned down the massive contract and went back to recording on their own house lable. metallica on the other hand said 'great'- and completely changed their style to increase sales. they are now ranked 5th in the entire music industry for record sales, after michael jackson. this is pretty ******* far from true. its giving two fingers too their old fans who got them their in order to gain a bigger market of noobs who are willing to throw their money at them. when it comes to images and conformatsim and stereotypes and all that bs, if youre concerned with that, join the kerrap crowd. anyone whos into real metal understands that aside from the performers, image has little or nothing to do with it. as afore mentioned, yes there are some consistancies within the metal scene when it comes to dress, ie leather, denim, combat boots etc. reasons for these, a mixture of practicality, band influence, personal taste-whatevever, but under no circumstances should it be because you think thats the way you should or shouldnt look because you listen to a particualr type of music- and trust me, those that do stick out like a sore thumb in the company of those that dont.

anythign else youre unclear on?

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