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Manic Ferocity
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1) Gender:
Male
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
This is subject to change but my current top five are Acid Bath, Immolation, Pestilence, Blood Freak, and Burzum. I don't really have a reason why other than them being bands I've been listening to a lot lately.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I attend gigs (on the rare occasion that they come to my home town). I don't currently play in a band but used to play in a death metal band that never really got off the ground. A good portion of my day is spent listening to music and I regularly visit this forum to talk about metal.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
Kind of. I wear band t-shirts occasionally and wear jeans. I don't really look like a typical metal fan, though.
5) The metal genre is often thought of as being male-dominated and aggressive, why is it then do you think that there is a large female fanbase?
I don't see much of a female fanbase at all. I know a few girls that like the typical bands but not much more than that.
Male
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
This is subject to change but my current top five are Acid Bath, Immolation, Pestilence, Blood Freak, and Burzum. I don't really have a reason why other than them being bands I've been listening to a lot lately.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I attend gigs (on the rare occasion that they come to my home town). I don't currently play in a band but used to play in a death metal band that never really got off the ground. A good portion of my day is spent listening to music and I regularly visit this forum to talk about metal.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
Kind of. I wear band t-shirts occasionally and wear jeans. I don't really look like a typical metal fan, though.
5) The metal genre is often thought of as being male-dominated and aggressive, why is it then do you think that there is a large female fanbase?
I don't see much of a female fanbase at all. I know a few girls that like the typical bands but not much more than that.
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1) Gender: Metal is a sausagefest! Male.
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
I loves me the prog, so Opeth, Enslaved, Amorphis, and Dream Theater. Skinless are catchy as all fuck, Swallow the Sun have atmosphere and epic going for them, and Nile and Meshuggah rule, too.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I listen, post here, and attend gigs.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
Jeans and a t-shirt (typically not a metal shirt, although I own a few) is the norm, you wouldn't realize I was a metalhead to look at me.
5) The metal genre is often thought of as being male-dominated and aggressive, why is it then do you think that there is a large female fanbase?
Trannies. All of them.
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
I loves me the prog, so Opeth, Enslaved, Amorphis, and Dream Theater. Skinless are catchy as all fuck, Swallow the Sun have atmosphere and epic going for them, and Nile and Meshuggah rule, too.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I listen, post here, and attend gigs.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
Jeans and a t-shirt (typically not a metal shirt, although I own a few) is the norm, you wouldn't realize I was a metalhead to look at me.
5) The metal genre is often thought of as being male-dominated and aggressive, why is it then do you think that there is a large female fanbase?
Trannies. All of them.
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NinjaGeek
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1) Male
2)
Diablo Swing Orchestra - I like the crazy genre fusions they do and the Cellist and Opera vocals also make it more interesting.
Bloodbath - Amazing death metal, and you can the death growls which is kickass.
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter - Great metal band that covers most of the metal sub-genres, and I like variety.
3) I go to concerts occasionally, and sometimes my friends and I jam and I do harsh vocals, but I wouldn't call us a band.
4) Regular jeans and t-shirt mostly, not really a metalhead in any way, though I am trying to grow out my hair long for headbanging.
5) There's plenty of girls out there with aggression, and metal is one of the few styles that you can really get that aggression out with.
2)
Diablo Swing Orchestra - I like the crazy genre fusions they do and the Cellist and Opera vocals also make it more interesting.
Bloodbath - Amazing death metal, and you can the death growls which is kickass.
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter - Great metal band that covers most of the metal sub-genres, and I like variety.
3) I go to concerts occasionally, and sometimes my friends and I jam and I do harsh vocals, but I wouldn't call us a band.
4) Regular jeans and t-shirt mostly, not really a metalhead in any way, though I am trying to grow out my hair long for headbanging.
5) There's plenty of girls out there with aggression, and metal is one of the few styles that you can really get that aggression out with.
1) Gender: Male.
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Strapping Young Lad. Sounds totaly unique.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I attend shows all the time. I play drums alone currently, with hopes of getting a band going in the near future.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
I do enjoy wearing my bands shirts. However not all metal, or even close.
5) The metal genre is often thought of as being male-dominated and aggressive, why is it then do you think that there is a large female fanbase?
There is a large female fan base? Damn, I need to find out where and get in on some of that sweet sweet metal pussy.
Im going to guess because their boyfriends listen to it?
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Strapping Young Lad. Sounds totaly unique.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I attend shows all the time. I play drums alone currently, with hopes of getting a band going in the near future.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
I do enjoy wearing my bands shirts. However not all metal, or even close.
5) The metal genre is often thought of as being male-dominated and aggressive, why is it then do you think that there is a large female fanbase?
There is a large female fan base? Damn, I need to find out where and get in on some of that sweet sweet metal pussy.
Im going to guess because their boyfriends listen to it?
unknown
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alright I'll take a stab at this:
1) Gender: Male
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Just to name a few:
Agalloch - their ability to seamlessly weave black metal, neo folk and post rock is absolutely amazing. they're an extremely passionate band
Primordial - loosely the same reasons as Agalloch. They have a very empowering sound on many of their songs. They're an extremely unique band
Frantic Bleep - I find them to be uncategorizable, but I do know they create a very awkward and not-right atmosphere with their music which I totally love.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture?
I go to as many gigs as I can. These, of course, are gigs that feature bands I enjoy. Unfortunately, due to the lack of a market in the US, not too many of the bands I listen to get a chance to tour in the US. I do write cd reviews for this website, ultimatemetal.com, and I also contribute some every now and then to Amazon.com. There are also a few metal magazines I enjoy reading, and I always make a note to pick 'em up when I'm at Borders
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
It varies really depending on the day and the mood. If I'm going to a show I'll wear a metal shirt (obviously not the band I'm going to see). Otherwise I'll wear band shirts here and there or some sort of t shirt and jeans with a comfortable plaid jacket if it's chilly outside.
5) The metal genre is often thought of as being male-dominated and aggressive, why is it then do you think that there is a large female fanbase?
As it's been stated in other responses, I haven't really seen a large female fanbase. Perhaps I'm going to the wrong shows and hanging around the wrong crowds. Part of the reason is probably the messages and themes most often conveyed in metal: violence, philosophy, nature, religion... . I'm not too sure what themes appeal to females, but I know the theme of violence at least is very much a "guy thing". Also, there's probably the perpetuated myth that it's just not a "girl thing". There has been a push lately for female singers in metal (Arch Enemy, Nightwish, Lacuna Coil), but there are the rare occasions when it's not even known or relevant that there is a female member of the band (example being Darkestrah's singer being a female). I assume this push for female singers has been an attempt to draw in a female audience, and I'm sure it has in some small part, but that seems kind of...I don't know...like a gimmick to get women into metal.
Interesting to note that the female citizens of the board haven't answered. I'm sure they could offer some better reasons.
1) Gender: Male
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Just to name a few:
Agalloch - their ability to seamlessly weave black metal, neo folk and post rock is absolutely amazing. they're an extremely passionate band
Primordial - loosely the same reasons as Agalloch. They have a very empowering sound on many of their songs. They're an extremely unique band
Frantic Bleep - I find them to be uncategorizable, but I do know they create a very awkward and not-right atmosphere with their music which I totally love.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture?
I go to as many gigs as I can. These, of course, are gigs that feature bands I enjoy. Unfortunately, due to the lack of a market in the US, not too many of the bands I listen to get a chance to tour in the US. I do write cd reviews for this website, ultimatemetal.com, and I also contribute some every now and then to Amazon.com. There are also a few metal magazines I enjoy reading, and I always make a note to pick 'em up when I'm at Borders
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
It varies really depending on the day and the mood. If I'm going to a show I'll wear a metal shirt (obviously not the band I'm going to see). Otherwise I'll wear band shirts here and there or some sort of t shirt and jeans with a comfortable plaid jacket if it's chilly outside.
5) The metal genre is often thought of as being male-dominated and aggressive, why is it then do you think that there is a large female fanbase?
As it's been stated in other responses, I haven't really seen a large female fanbase. Perhaps I'm going to the wrong shows and hanging around the wrong crowds. Part of the reason is probably the messages and themes most often conveyed in metal: violence, philosophy, nature, religion... . I'm not too sure what themes appeal to females, but I know the theme of violence at least is very much a "guy thing". Also, there's probably the perpetuated myth that it's just not a "girl thing". There has been a push lately for female singers in metal (Arch Enemy, Nightwish, Lacuna Coil), but there are the rare occasions when it's not even known or relevant that there is a female member of the band (example being Darkestrah's singer being a female). I assume this push for female singers has been an attempt to draw in a female audience, and I'm sure it has in some small part, but that seems kind of...I don't know...like a gimmick to get women into metal.
Interesting to note that the female citizens of the board haven't answered. I'm sure they could offer some better reasons.
Chairman Kaga
Member
1) Gender: Mail
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Strapping Young Lad - I like them cause of the unique spacey sound.
Korpiklaani - One of my fav's when it comes to folk metal
Decerpit Birth - Can't explain, it's just good death metal.
Obituary - Vocals are genius
Wintersun - A lot of the songs are written in 3/4. I just enjoy that.
Burzum - Catchy and unique
Necrophagist - I just like the technical insanity
Braindrill - Very fast, very killer.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture?
I write metal songs and record demos but I'm never able to get a good band together. Basically pulling a Varg.
4) How would you describe the way you dress?
T-shirt with a weird vest shirt thing over it and jeans mostly. Any colour except white.
5) The metal genre is often thought of as being male-dominated and aggressive, why is it then do you think that there is a large female fanbase? Ugh, I don't feel like answering this one.
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Strapping Young Lad - I like them cause of the unique spacey sound.
Korpiklaani - One of my fav's when it comes to folk metal
Decerpit Birth - Can't explain, it's just good death metal.
Obituary - Vocals are genius
Wintersun - A lot of the songs are written in 3/4. I just enjoy that.
Burzum - Catchy and unique
Necrophagist - I just like the technical insanity
Braindrill - Very fast, very killer.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture?
I write metal songs and record demos but I'm never able to get a good band together. Basically pulling a Varg.
4) How would you describe the way you dress?
T-shirt with a weird vest shirt thing over it and jeans mostly. Any colour except white.
5) The metal genre is often thought of as being male-dominated and aggressive, why is it then do you think that there is a large female fanbase? Ugh, I don't feel like answering this one.
BlackMetalWhiteGuy
Manly Man!
Male, of course!
Apocalyptica - Their instrumental selection and playing style reflect exactly how closely related metal and classical music really are, even to those who refuse to believe that metal is anything more than just heavy distortion guitars being played really loud and fast.
Chthonic - They implement cultural instruments such as the erhu (oriental violin) to produce heartfelt slow pieces, as well as dramatic inter-instrumental duels.
The Faceless - Their guitar riffs are fast and aggressive, but technically proficient and structural.
Finntroll - I love the way they incorporate orchestral instruments and combine elements from metal and medieval / folk music. Many of their songs sound like they could be fairytale movie soundtracks.
Kalmah - This is the band that got me into metal. I liked them because they were fast paced and aggressive, but extremely melodic and articulate to a degree that none of the mainstream music that I was familiar with at the time could compete with.
Nightwish - They include a wide range of orchestral instrumentation and symphonic elements with melodic metal and top it all off with one of the most amazing opera singers I've ever heard, creating an aural experience that is truly epic.
Psychopathology Orchestra - He implements a very unique combination of traditional metal elements with exotic scales and unusual synths that sound like nothing else I've ever heard.
Rhapsody (of Fire) - They further blur the line between metal and orchestral music. Their riffs are intricate and precise, but also generally fast paced and entertaining. They also have a phenomenal operatic vocalist.
Spawn of Possession - Like the Faceless, their guitar riffs are fast and aggressive, but technically proficient and structural.
Stormlord - They play some of the catchiest extreme metal riffs I've heard, layer orchestral leads over them and somehow, it's still tasteful.
Theory in Practice - They play fast, aggressive music that is also very unique and experimental sounding.
Therion - They perform with a full orchestra and choir, creating a variety of harmonious and expressive melodies.
Turisas - They combine metal guitar techniques with classical / folk elements to produce some of the most inspiring music I've ever heard. I'm almost moved to tears whenever I listen to the choir at the end of their song, the Dnieper Rapids, because it's one of the most beautiful and dramatic musical passages I've ever heard.
Tvangeste - They combine metal guitar and vocals with the darker side of classical music and opera, creating a feeling similar to Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain.
I listen to metal all the time, but I don't feel like I "fit in" with the culture, nor do I make any effort to try. I don't choose my friends based upon what type of music they like, I don't go to shows and I'm not in a band, although I do write music almost constantly (mostly metal and classical) and I play guitar and piano very badly. I don't subscribe to anything metal related either.
EDIT: I post in the UltimateMetal.com forums though!
No, I don't dress like a metalhead by any means. Many of my friends don't even know what kind of music I like and those who do were surprised to find out that I'm into metal because I "don't seem like a metal person." In all honesty, I think the only thing that might give it away is my hair, which I regret having cut back in June
My hair in all it's former glory:
[lol]
I only know four women who appreciate metal to some degree. One is my mom, who likes the symphonic metal that I play in her car CD player, and one is my ex-girlfriend who didn't know much about metal until we started dating. The other two are a couple of goths who already liked metal when I met them, but their taste isn't nearly as expansive as mine, nor does their interests seem to be as deep.
1) Gender: Male
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Gorguts, Burzum, The Chasm, Immolation, and pre-jail Emperor. As for the "why", it's the spirit behind it- it acknowledges the darkness, and finds beauty in trials and suffering, as opposed to most mainstream music, which either denys it or laments it.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I write for a metal website, www.********* , and have connections with quite a few other dedicated fans, so I suppose one could say I participate in the community.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
Single color t-shirt or band t-shirt and jeans with tennis shoes. Beard, moderate length hair (it grows to slowly to be able to grow it out properly). Typical to perception? Well, I guess that you wouldn't be able to tell I'm a hessian on looks if I'm not wearing a band shirt, but no one ever seems remotely surprised when I wear a shirt that has "Superlative Evil" across the back, so take that as you will.
5) The metal genre is often thought of as being male-dominated and aggressive, why is it then do you think that there is a large female fanbase?
Well, it's thought of as being agressive simply because the music is aggressive- listen to Slayer, and this'll be obvious. This fact tends towards it being male dominated- go to a good metal show, and you'll see at least three guys for every chick, make that more like five or six on the floor- and, they tend to be the movers and shakers, given that the only females I can come up with in underground bands of note (that is, not mentioning the chicks in mainstream bands that suck) are Jo Bench, Lori Bravo, Vhex, LSK, Mary Bielich, Dana Duffey, Terri Heggan, Lady of the Evening Faces, and Melissa Hastings. Furthermore, many of the chicks that show up to shows tend to be whores looking for someone with a penis to bring home and have sex with, which paints female metal fans with a bad brush. This means that the males in the scene (except for the desperate ones looking for an easy fuck) tend to have a bit of misogyny, as they're tired of these whores coming to shows, which means that they're a bit assholish to women in metal in general.
EDIT- LOL, this site bans links to anu-s.com (without the hyphen), how pitiful. Have you been offended that much, Deron?
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Gorguts, Burzum, The Chasm, Immolation, and pre-jail Emperor. As for the "why", it's the spirit behind it- it acknowledges the darkness, and finds beauty in trials and suffering, as opposed to most mainstream music, which either denys it or laments it.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I write for a metal website, www.********* , and have connections with quite a few other dedicated fans, so I suppose one could say I participate in the community.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
Single color t-shirt or band t-shirt and jeans with tennis shoes. Beard, moderate length hair (it grows to slowly to be able to grow it out properly). Typical to perception? Well, I guess that you wouldn't be able to tell I'm a hessian on looks if I'm not wearing a band shirt, but no one ever seems remotely surprised when I wear a shirt that has "Superlative Evil" across the back, so take that as you will.
5) The metal genre is often thought of as being male-dominated and aggressive, why is it then do you think that there is a large female fanbase?
Well, it's thought of as being agressive simply because the music is aggressive- listen to Slayer, and this'll be obvious. This fact tends towards it being male dominated- go to a good metal show, and you'll see at least three guys for every chick, make that more like five or six on the floor- and, they tend to be the movers and shakers, given that the only females I can come up with in underground bands of note (that is, not mentioning the chicks in mainstream bands that suck) are Jo Bench, Lori Bravo, Vhex, LSK, Mary Bielich, Dana Duffey, Terri Heggan, Lady of the Evening Faces, and Melissa Hastings. Furthermore, many of the chicks that show up to shows tend to be whores looking for someone with a penis to bring home and have sex with, which paints female metal fans with a bad brush. This means that the males in the scene (except for the desperate ones looking for an easy fuck) tend to have a bit of misogyny, as they're tired of these whores coming to shows, which means that they're a bit assholish to women in metal in general.
EDIT- LOL, this site bans links to anu-s.com (without the hyphen), how pitiful. Have you been offended that much, Deron?
Hey, I'd just like to explain I rephrased question 5, I guess I phrased it badly by saying 'large fanbase'.
What I meant was that for a genre saturated with typically male attributes, such as aggression and violence, and dominated by an incredibly large proportion of male musicians, why do you personally think there is still a female fanbase?
I guess the sort of answers I was initially expecting were from the likes of unknown, stating there has been a push in the industry for female vocalist's, to draw them in, or that females tend to prefer the melodic side of metal over the more aggressive bands.
What I meant was that for a genre saturated with typically male attributes, such as aggression and violence, and dominated by an incredibly large proportion of male musicians, why do you personally think there is still a female fanbase?
I guess the sort of answers I was initially expecting were from the likes of unknown, stating there has been a push in the industry for female vocalist's, to draw them in, or that females tend to prefer the melodic side of metal over the more aggressive bands.
1) Male
2) Cannibal Corpse, Amputated, Crepitation (and other more extreme bands from every extreme genre)
3) I look the part, but generally don't act it. I rarely go out to socialise with other Metalheads (mostly because there are very few here), and I'm usually very reserved and quiet, preferring to read a book or play a computer game then to party and get wasted.
4) I'm big and scary with a mass of unkempt head and facial hair, and wear plain (usually white or black) t-shirts, baggy trousers or combat fatigues and army boots. So yes, generally speaking I'm a sterotypical Metalhead. The glasses tend to throw people off a little, though.
5) Some women are attracted to the type of men that Metal produces. Most aren't. I won't be as sexist to say all women get into Metal purely to get in with the crowd, but I'm sure some of them do. And Metalheads, as a rule, are completely happy with that when it happens.
I have found that female Metalheads tend to listen to softer types mainly, and that the ones who listen to extreme Metal tend to be somewhat damaged in one way or another. The brutality is a means of escape, which I can relate to (to a degree).
The problem is there's not alot of variety with female Metalhead fashion. It's practically the same as goth fashion, only with more facial piercings and a few band shirts. So really alot of them are just falling into the same trap that comformist women are, only on the flipside of the coin.
Oh well.
2) Cannibal Corpse, Amputated, Crepitation (and other more extreme bands from every extreme genre)
3) I look the part, but generally don't act it. I rarely go out to socialise with other Metalheads (mostly because there are very few here), and I'm usually very reserved and quiet, preferring to read a book or play a computer game then to party and get wasted.
4) I'm big and scary with a mass of unkempt head and facial hair, and wear plain (usually white or black) t-shirts, baggy trousers or combat fatigues and army boots. So yes, generally speaking I'm a sterotypical Metalhead. The glasses tend to throw people off a little, though.
5) Some women are attracted to the type of men that Metal produces. Most aren't. I won't be as sexist to say all women get into Metal purely to get in with the crowd, but I'm sure some of them do. And Metalheads, as a rule, are completely happy with that when it happens.
I have found that female Metalheads tend to listen to softer types mainly, and that the ones who listen to extreme Metal tend to be somewhat damaged in one way or another. The brutality is a means of escape, which I can relate to (to a degree).
The problem is there's not alot of variety with female Metalhead fashion. It's practically the same as goth fashion, only with more facial piercings and a few band shirts. So really alot of them are just falling into the same trap that comformist women are, only on the flipside of the coin.
Oh well.
SentinelSlain
Suck my joined date.
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1) Gender: Male
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Judas Priest - To me they have the best sound of any metal band and I hear their influence in most metal that I like. Their albums: defenders of the faith, Painkiller, Sin after Sin, Screaming for vengeace and so on are my absolute favourite albums. Stained Class and Sad wings are legendary. I think they're amazing and they change loads but keep the sound and fanbase, their just THE metal band.
Mercyful Fate - Killer vocals, cool riffs, interesting / exiting lyrics e.g. "a corpse in a wedding dress".
They have quite a few songs that I would regard as classic metal songs.
King Diamond - See above (same vocalist) + good style, cool horror story vocals.
Metallica - Their first four albums are excellent and good enough to make them a favourite. The later stuff got progressively worse in my opinion.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band?
All I really do is listen to it at home. I have never seen a band live in my life, this is something that I would liek to change. I will do my best to see a metal band next year, hopefully JUDAS PRIEST.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Nope I don't really dress in order to fit into any youth subculture I just wear normal jeans and plain tee shirts. I have one band shirt, that is all.
5) The metal genre is dominated by male musicians, with typically masculine attributes such as aggression and violence central to much of the music. Why is it then, do you think, that there is a female fanbase?
I think a lot of the female fans like the metal which just takes enough of the metal sound to be trendy but then makes it like pop music. They may also like the very melodic normal metal.
Some women do think exactly like men though so it could be that some of them like all metal for that reason.
Overall though I think that it's just that some females who like rock can see that it is related to metal and don't just pretend that nu metal and emo are all that exist.
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Judas Priest - To me they have the best sound of any metal band and I hear their influence in most metal that I like. Their albums: defenders of the faith, Painkiller, Sin after Sin, Screaming for vengeace and so on are my absolute favourite albums. Stained Class and Sad wings are legendary. I think they're amazing and they change loads but keep the sound and fanbase, their just THE metal band.
Mercyful Fate - Killer vocals, cool riffs, interesting / exiting lyrics e.g. "a corpse in a wedding dress".
They have quite a few songs that I would regard as classic metal songs.
King Diamond - See above (same vocalist) + good style, cool horror story vocals.
Metallica - Their first four albums are excellent and good enough to make them a favourite. The later stuff got progressively worse in my opinion.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band?
All I really do is listen to it at home. I have never seen a band live in my life, this is something that I would liek to change. I will do my best to see a metal band next year, hopefully JUDAS PRIEST.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Nope I don't really dress in order to fit into any youth subculture I just wear normal jeans and plain tee shirts. I have one band shirt, that is all.
5) The metal genre is dominated by male musicians, with typically masculine attributes such as aggression and violence central to much of the music. Why is it then, do you think, that there is a female fanbase?
I think a lot of the female fans like the metal which just takes enough of the metal sound to be trendy but then makes it like pop music. They may also like the very melodic normal metal.
Some women do think exactly like men though so it could be that some of them like all metal for that reason.
Overall though I think that it's just that some females who like rock can see that it is related to metal and don't just pretend that nu metal and emo are all that exist.
mutantllama
Active Member
1) Gender:
male
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Black Sabbath because they never get old or boring
Iced Earth-I love the different vocals they use.
Testament-Alex Skolnick is probably one of my favorite guitarists and Chuck Billy's vocals fit perfect with Testament.
Iron Maiden-Same as reason as Black Sabbath.
Darkthrone- They are my favorite Blackmetal band and helped me discover the Black Metal Genre.
Metallica- They were what got me into metal and their first three albums are definitively thrash classics.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I tend to listen to it at home. I also play guitar and I'm sorta looking around for a band to play with.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
I have long hair, wear band shirts(not just metal shirts) and wear jeans.
5) The metal genre is dominated by male musicians, with typically masculine attributes such as aggression and violence central to much of the music. Why is it then, do you think, that there is a female fanbase?
Not sure.
male
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Black Sabbath because they never get old or boring
Iced Earth-I love the different vocals they use.
Testament-Alex Skolnick is probably one of my favorite guitarists and Chuck Billy's vocals fit perfect with Testament.
Iron Maiden-Same as reason as Black Sabbath.
Darkthrone- They are my favorite Blackmetal band and helped me discover the Black Metal Genre.
Metallica- They were what got me into metal and their first three albums are definitively thrash classics.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I tend to listen to it at home. I also play guitar and I'm sorta looking around for a band to play with.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
I have long hair, wear band shirts(not just metal shirts) and wear jeans.
5) The metal genre is dominated by male musicians, with typically masculine attributes such as aggression and violence central to much of the music. Why is it then, do you think, that there is a female fanbase?
Not sure.
unknown
fuck ftagn
Mort Divine
Shrine Maiden of the In-Crowd
1) Gender: Male
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Pain of Salvation - of all the bands I know there are few that manage to actually evolve their sound with each album and still retain the core ideal they started out with. Pain of Salvation is one such band and it is their combination of excellent thought provoking themes with music that is perfectly played, emotive, and just all around fantastic that draws me to them. It also probably helps that Daniel Gildenlow is such a fantastic vocalist.
Agalloch - see unknown's post
Primordial - ditto
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I'm something of a home listener - but I do actively discuss bands on message boards such as this so I suppose in a way I do my own part by getting the word out in regards to certain bands.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
Jeans and a t-shirt, it isn't anything all that special but in reality I don't really feel any need to fit a metal image. I simply dress in what I'm comfortable in.
5) The metal genre is dominated by male musicians, with typically masculine attributes such as aggression and violence central to much of the music. Why is it then, do you think, that there is a female fanbase?
I don't really understand it, but on the few major boards I post on (aside from this) the women tend to be men with tits. I don't mean that they're anti-feminine or anything, just that they tend to be able to relate to 'the guys' and get something out of the music in the same way that many of us can. I guess that the greater reaching metal scene though - the 'MTV Scene' if you will - doesn't have such types of women all that often and as a result they have to find a way to fall into this bullshit feminist 'empowerment of women' thing that the girls so desire. Lacuna Coil, Nightwish, Arch Enemy, Echoes of Eternity, etc. are the result of such pandering.
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Pain of Salvation - of all the bands I know there are few that manage to actually evolve their sound with each album and still retain the core ideal they started out with. Pain of Salvation is one such band and it is their combination of excellent thought provoking themes with music that is perfectly played, emotive, and just all around fantastic that draws me to them. It also probably helps that Daniel Gildenlow is such a fantastic vocalist.
Agalloch - see unknown's post
Primordial - ditto
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I'm something of a home listener - but I do actively discuss bands on message boards such as this so I suppose in a way I do my own part by getting the word out in regards to certain bands.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
Jeans and a t-shirt, it isn't anything all that special but in reality I don't really feel any need to fit a metal image. I simply dress in what I'm comfortable in.
5) The metal genre is dominated by male musicians, with typically masculine attributes such as aggression and violence central to much of the music. Why is it then, do you think, that there is a female fanbase?
I don't really understand it, but on the few major boards I post on (aside from this) the women tend to be men with tits. I don't mean that they're anti-feminine or anything, just that they tend to be able to relate to 'the guys' and get something out of the music in the same way that many of us can. I guess that the greater reaching metal scene though - the 'MTV Scene' if you will - doesn't have such types of women all that often and as a result they have to find a way to fall into this bullshit feminist 'empowerment of women' thing that the girls so desire. Lacuna Coil, Nightwish, Arch Enemy, Echoes of Eternity, etc. are the result of such pandering.
skeptik
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1) Gender:
The good one (male)
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Black Sabbath, because they were the forefathers of what came to be known as Metal, in doing so establishing many of the musical tendencies that are identified with Metal. Their ability to formulate such despotic and gloomy atmospheres using primitive and simplistic techniques is something that more bands should aspire to.
Judas Priest, largely due to their 70s output, especially Stained Class and Sad Wings Of Destiny, combining a maturity of concept and a solid ear for catchy yet substantive and contextually powerful riffs that absorb the listener into the song.
Bathory, for their ability to formulate the various influences of Venom, Motorhead, GBH, and others into a stylistically astute expression of hatred and aggression, and later painting vivid landscapes through monolithic, crushing riffs and emotionally charged vocals in his "Viking" period.
Mercyful Fate for their early works. The semi-neoclassical-punk hybrid rhythm approach is just so infectious, it would be difficult not to feel something while listening to this band. King Diamond's theatrical vocals accentuate the horror/occult undertones of the music in an essentializing manner; the band would not be complete without his lyrics and vocals.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
Most of the metal "subculture" annoys the fuck out of me and I want to have nothing to do with it. I only associate with those who I find to be respectable, who have a true dedication to the music, and yet who realize that there are other things in life. I don't frequent many shows, but then again there aren't many I would want to see around here. The extent of my interaction is largely through internet communications between bands, fans, and record labels, and the occasional real life chat with people at a local store called Vintage Vinyl.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
Largely, I would say so, though not intentionally. I have long hair and almost exclusively wear black band shirts and blue jeans with black sneakers and a leather jacket. This is what I am comfortable in, simple as that.
5) The metal genre is dominated by male musicians, with typically masculine attributes such as aggression and violence central to much of the music. Why is it then, do you think, that there is a female fanbase?
I don't think that there is such a large female fanbase, as the genre is heavily geared toward masculine qualities and is frequently very sexist, but there has been a stride in recent times to popularize the genre and to cross the gender gap by incorporating more female musicians into the fold, largely operatic singers with bands who would be most likely to reach a crossover appeal to fans of other forms of music would would normally have no interest in Metal. The inclusion of feminine role models is probably the most significant factor in the current increase of a feminine representation in Metal, though I don't suspect that women will ever come out in numbers like they did in the 80s for Hair Metal bands.
Of course, there are those who are fully entrenched in the genre and are on equal footing with any guy in terms of understanding and dedication to the music, but this tends to be rare. Is this because of the general aggression and sexism associated with Metal? Probably, but I don't think that it's limited to simply that.
The good one (male)
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
Black Sabbath, because they were the forefathers of what came to be known as Metal, in doing so establishing many of the musical tendencies that are identified with Metal. Their ability to formulate such despotic and gloomy atmospheres using primitive and simplistic techniques is something that more bands should aspire to.
Judas Priest, largely due to their 70s output, especially Stained Class and Sad Wings Of Destiny, combining a maturity of concept and a solid ear for catchy yet substantive and contextually powerful riffs that absorb the listener into the song.
Bathory, for their ability to formulate the various influences of Venom, Motorhead, GBH, and others into a stylistically astute expression of hatred and aggression, and later painting vivid landscapes through monolithic, crushing riffs and emotionally charged vocals in his "Viking" period.
Mercyful Fate for their early works. The semi-neoclassical-punk hybrid rhythm approach is just so infectious, it would be difficult not to feel something while listening to this band. King Diamond's theatrical vocals accentuate the horror/occult undertones of the music in an essentializing manner; the band would not be complete without his lyrics and vocals.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
Most of the metal "subculture" annoys the fuck out of me and I want to have nothing to do with it. I only associate with those who I find to be respectable, who have a true dedication to the music, and yet who realize that there are other things in life. I don't frequent many shows, but then again there aren't many I would want to see around here. The extent of my interaction is largely through internet communications between bands, fans, and record labels, and the occasional real life chat with people at a local store called Vintage Vinyl.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
Largely, I would say so, though not intentionally. I have long hair and almost exclusively wear black band shirts and blue jeans with black sneakers and a leather jacket. This is what I am comfortable in, simple as that.
5) The metal genre is dominated by male musicians, with typically masculine attributes such as aggression and violence central to much of the music. Why is it then, do you think, that there is a female fanbase?
I don't think that there is such a large female fanbase, as the genre is heavily geared toward masculine qualities and is frequently very sexist, but there has been a stride in recent times to popularize the genre and to cross the gender gap by incorporating more female musicians into the fold, largely operatic singers with bands who would be most likely to reach a crossover appeal to fans of other forms of music would would normally have no interest in Metal. The inclusion of feminine role models is probably the most significant factor in the current increase of a feminine representation in Metal, though I don't suspect that women will ever come out in numbers like they did in the 80s for Hair Metal bands.
Of course, there are those who are fully entrenched in the genre and are on equal footing with any guy in terms of understanding and dedication to the music, but this tends to be rare. Is this because of the general aggression and sexism associated with Metal? Probably, but I don't think that it's limited to simply that.
BlackMetalWhiteGuy
Manly Man!
I think you might want to consider rephrasing it again, because the way you're describing it right now makes it seem like metal's no different from any other genre. Of course metal's dominated by male musicians, as explained in this excerpt from a research proposal that I wrote for a class last year.
Haha, I used two sources from Miller (2000) and didn't notice until just now. I can't remember which one that information is from though, so here are both of them, in case you're interested.
Miller GF, 2000. The Mating Mind: How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human Nature. Doubleday Books, New York as cited by Pankskepp J, and Bernatzky G, Emotional Sounds and the Brain: The Neuro-Affective Foundations of Musical Appreciation. Behavioural Processes 60: 133 - 155
Miller GF, 2000. Evolution of Human Music through Sexual Selection, from The origins of music. Wallin, Nils L. (Ed); Merker, Björn (Ed); Brown, Steven (Ed); pp. 329-360. Cambridge, MA, US: The MIT Press, 2000. xii, 498
Crimson_713
Piratey Doom!
1) Gender: Male.
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
I'm a little picky with my metal bands...considering my musical background, I guess that doesn't really suprise me much.
Black Sabbath - Come on...seriously...do I really have to say why? Iommi is a god of those creepy, doom-esque style riffs, and, needless to say, a fucking trooper. He plays absolutely magnificently for having two artificial fingertips. I think the reason I liked Black Sabbath as much as I did was because they fit so well together. Ozzy's lyrics, Iommi's riffs, Geezer's bass, Wards' magnificent drumming...all in all, Sabbath had two essential things in metal- Style and Taste.
Metallica- Not that lame-ass modern rock crap. Kill 'em All to Justice is the only Metallica that should be deemed good enough to be metal. I love this era of Metallica for a bunch of reasons, actually. Kill 'em All was fun. It was a little comical, even, especially for a metal band. You can definitely hear a lot of Mustaine influence in it. Ride the Lightning has some freakin' epic songs on it. The Call of Ktulu (even though James can't spell) is a masterpiece of an instrumental, and, at least I believe, is superior to the later two, Orion and To Live is to Die. Creeping Death, even today, is by far one of the best songs I've ever seen played live, ever...35,000 people screaming "DIE" at the top of their lungs in unison wouldn't be for a shitty song, unless they wanted the band to die.
Lamb of God- For some reason, I get a lot of shit for liking this band. I really don't understand why...I like Lamb of God because they're...well... amazing. From a guitarist's viewpoint, the riffs are catchy, they're inventive...they work. Chris Adler (drums) has some absolutely wonderful taste when it comes to fills and accents in a song, and the drums never once seem out of place. The bass is...well...bass. Never been a big fan of critiquing bass players. And, most of all, Randy Blythe's voice... Jesus, you can hear the vocal cords tearing, and when he leans over the stage and says he wants to see blood, he gets it every fucking time. That man knows how to work a crowd.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I hate subcultures. In high school, I was a bit of an immature fan (as high schoolers go) and used to think that Marilyn Manson and NIN was as evil as metal got. (Ender, a good buddy of mine, proved that viewpoint to be very, very wrong.) I wore black, I was stereotyped as goth...I shopped at Hot Topic. Don't get me wrong, I still shop at Hot Topic, but not for the same shit. Their band tees are awesome. I play guitar, but I'm not really in a 'band,' per se. I have an acoustic side project that I've been working on for about two years, but drummers seem to be non-existant in this state, so a metal band isn't in the cards for me right now. Oh, well...gives me more time to learn how to play faster.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
Meh...I'm a little bit of this and that. I have some stereotypical clothes (my Tripp pants, my trenchcoat, long hair, etc.) but at the same time, I'm also known for wearing completely random shit. I wore a pirate hat at work today. I've gotten up early to shower and put on a suit for no reason at all. I'm not really a typical metal fan at all.
5) The metal genre is dominated by male musicians, with typically masculine attributes such as aggression and violence central to much of the music. Why is it then, do you think, that there is a female fanbase?
Angela Gossow.
Seriously, though... Just because metal is stereotyped as violent and aggressive doesn't mean that you can't have a few females who are also violent and aggressive (apparently, you've never met my mother.) There's always been a place for females in metal, and not only as groupies/roadies. In the 80's, my mom was a huge hair metal fan, and was almost in a couple bands for a little while. I know a whole bunch of females that absolutely adore metal and would love to be in a metal band, just because. Stereotypes aren't always true, and just because someone said, "hey, this music is violent..only guys can like it," doesn't mean that everyone has to believe it. That would be stupid.
And to further my perspective....I went to Ozzfest this past year in San Antonio. Nile was playing on the second stage, and IN THE PIT, there was a chick who was kicking major ass...shirtless. I mean, yeah, she had tape on her boobs, but after about a minute, some guy ripped it off, and after she layed his sorry ass out with a suckerpunch, she didn't bother putting a shirt on.
Epic. Fucking. Pit.
2) What are your favourite metal bands and why?
I'm a little picky with my metal bands...considering my musical background, I guess that doesn't really suprise me much.
Black Sabbath - Come on...seriously...do I really have to say why? Iommi is a god of those creepy, doom-esque style riffs, and, needless to say, a fucking trooper. He plays absolutely magnificently for having two artificial fingertips. I think the reason I liked Black Sabbath as much as I did was because they fit so well together. Ozzy's lyrics, Iommi's riffs, Geezer's bass, Wards' magnificent drumming...all in all, Sabbath had two essential things in metal- Style and Taste.
Metallica- Not that lame-ass modern rock crap. Kill 'em All to Justice is the only Metallica that should be deemed good enough to be metal. I love this era of Metallica for a bunch of reasons, actually. Kill 'em All was fun. It was a little comical, even, especially for a metal band. You can definitely hear a lot of Mustaine influence in it. Ride the Lightning has some freakin' epic songs on it. The Call of Ktulu (even though James can't spell) is a masterpiece of an instrumental, and, at least I believe, is superior to the later two, Orion and To Live is to Die. Creeping Death, even today, is by far one of the best songs I've ever seen played live, ever...35,000 people screaming "DIE" at the top of their lungs in unison wouldn't be for a shitty song, unless they wanted the band to die.
Lamb of God- For some reason, I get a lot of shit for liking this band. I really don't understand why...I like Lamb of God because they're...well... amazing. From a guitarist's viewpoint, the riffs are catchy, they're inventive...they work. Chris Adler (drums) has some absolutely wonderful taste when it comes to fills and accents in a song, and the drums never once seem out of place. The bass is...well...bass. Never been a big fan of critiquing bass players. And, most of all, Randy Blythe's voice... Jesus, you can hear the vocal cords tearing, and when he leans over the stage and says he wants to see blood, he gets it every fucking time. That man knows how to work a crowd.
3) How do you feel you fit into the metal subculture? For example, do you go to gigs? Play in a band? Participate in the metal community/fanzines? Or just listen to it at home?
I hate subcultures. In high school, I was a bit of an immature fan (as high schoolers go) and used to think that Marilyn Manson and NIN was as evil as metal got. (Ender, a good buddy of mine, proved that viewpoint to be very, very wrong.) I wore black, I was stereotyped as goth...I shopped at Hot Topic. Don't get me wrong, I still shop at Hot Topic, but not for the same shit. Their band tees are awesome. I play guitar, but I'm not really in a 'band,' per se. I have an acoustic side project that I've been working on for about two years, but drummers seem to be non-existant in this state, so a metal band isn't in the cards for me right now. Oh, well...gives me more time to learn how to play faster.
4) How would you describe the way you dress? Is it similar to what people tend to perceive as a typical metal fan?
Meh...I'm a little bit of this and that. I have some stereotypical clothes (my Tripp pants, my trenchcoat, long hair, etc.) but at the same time, I'm also known for wearing completely random shit. I wore a pirate hat at work today. I've gotten up early to shower and put on a suit for no reason at all. I'm not really a typical metal fan at all.
5) The metal genre is dominated by male musicians, with typically masculine attributes such as aggression and violence central to much of the music. Why is it then, do you think, that there is a female fanbase?
Angela Gossow.
Seriously, though... Just because metal is stereotyped as violent and aggressive doesn't mean that you can't have a few females who are also violent and aggressive (apparently, you've never met my mother.) There's always been a place for females in metal, and not only as groupies/roadies. In the 80's, my mom was a huge hair metal fan, and was almost in a couple bands for a little while. I know a whole bunch of females that absolutely adore metal and would love to be in a metal band, just because. Stereotypes aren't always true, and just because someone said, "hey, this music is violent..only guys can like it," doesn't mean that everyone has to believe it. That would be stupid.
And to further my perspective....I went to Ozzfest this past year in San Antonio. Nile was playing on the second stage, and IN THE PIT, there was a chick who was kicking major ass...shirtless. I mean, yeah, she had tape on her boobs, but after about a minute, some guy ripped it off, and after she layed his sorry ass out with a suckerpunch, she didn't bother putting a shirt on.
Epic. Fucking. Pit.
