I think metal made me a nicer person. Before I listened to metal, I was a bit of a douchebag. But ever since I started listening to metal I turned into a better person.
Metal is on my mind a lot and is a huge part of my life, but if people take the time to know me they'll find out a lot more about me. I like old retro games, horror, old school films, jazz, drawing, cartoons, cooking, and other stuff. We are more than our music tastes. Hey I'd buy an autograph. I still have to pick up your patches anyway 👍
For me, metal is almost my only interest. I just don't care about anything else. Sports? Boring. Video games? Had a hard time getting into them. So metal is a huge part of my life and weirdly it's pretty much the only thing I am interested in. The thing about metal is that it's so expansive, both in terms of having a lot of music in it and a lot of rich history. You can easily spend so much time exploring it. Also, I really enjoy your channel!
One thing I hate is when you speak to someone and they say ,"hey you like metal huh, I used to be into it" I don't get that, I think if you love metal and it becomes a part of you, it's always in you. It's not something that just goes away, not for me anyway.
I have 1 friend who thinks i need to grow up. Bc i still wear the same cloths an listen to metal. Iam like. Well grow up yourself. You have a problem. I dont 🤷♂️😂
I disagree. I been into metal for 4 years and have been through many sub-phases. I used to like death metal a lot and now I don't. Black Metal is cringe to me, although there were a few months where I binged in it. The genres which I was consistently interested in are traditional metal, Thrash Metal. I currently like a little Doom metal too
Without metal I would be exactly the same person I am, but probably depressed. The only permanent impact that metal had on my life was giving me an example of unbreakable person, that can survive through hell and come out of it as a winner; Dave Mustaine. He has made me believe in myself again, so without this impact I would still be me, but me given up. I look alot like a stereotipical metalhead, but I do much to present myself as someone more interesting than it. For example, I have patches of The Jedi Order symbol, Iron Man's mask and Harley-Davidson logo on my battle vest, and I often wear military clothes along with it. When I'm wearing a sweatshirt or my leather jacket, I'm usually wearing also a band shirt, but when I'm wearing battle vest, I rather choose a shirt with something other, like Brussels or Paris, Teutonic Order symbol, ASG guns, Han Solo or Assassin's Creed. I don't want metal to define me. It's just a music, even though it's a huge part of my life. I would also like to present myself as a beginner writer, art lover, future egyptologist, guitar and piano player, folk/classical music fan and a participant in many charity actions, but that's impossible to achieve by creating your image.
My love for science fiction is what defines me the most. I was always a hard rocker but my taste is music changed so much over the years. I just started having guitar/music lessons and I've decided to explore more and have been falling in love with metal more and more, but I don't share that with most people.
I would have to say Metal does define who I am I have been listening to Heavy Metal & Hard Rock since I was a little kid my dad got me into Heavy Metal & Hard Rock my favorite band is Iron Maiden I listen to several different types of Metal I get looked down on because I'm a Metal Head by family & even people I went to school with & even teachers I had in school but Metal has got me through some dark times I am glad to be a METAL HEAD🤘☠️.
PZYZKO I'm a metalhead to. My family dosent like it but my mom and family got used to it. I've been doing this stuff for 11 years almost. I don't know how people can look down on you when your better than them. Theirs something definitely wrong. People expect that you should be like everybody else, but when you are a separate individual you become your own main character of your own story, and life embrace the hate, but know that you are better, and smarter. Stay Metal, and enjoy everything you enjoy, and like to do.🤘🖤🤘
Metal gets me pumped! I love Metal, my Dad introduced me into Nu-Metal (SOAD), then when I started getting in my tween years I started getting into Death Metal, more Nu-Metal and so much more! Metal has started helping me express myself more and I thank Metal for that. Let's just not be a dickbag about Metal, gloating how it's the best (in my opinion I'd rather listen to Metal rather than the shit we have today) I'm glad I found you Black Metal, even if Metal isn't as popular as today we gotta *STAY BRUTAL!*
This is a complex one I would say, for me at least, I think for the most part, metal heads are portrayed or expected to be drunks, I'm quite the opposite (straight edge). I'm a vegetarian, I did and I'm still doing extremely well education wise (currently pursuing my postgraduate studies). My overall life has presented me with so many difficulties and metal was the only thing that got me thru, so kudos to my parents for getting me into metal 😅
I always try to add something in my outfit that says I'm a metalhead cos I want metal to define me lml. Due to that people get very surprised when they realise I also like classical music and dance to salsa. This was a very good topic to talk about.
Metal is a huge part of my life,but my other interests are mythologies,fantasy,astronomy,and history.Aspecially my love for history is what got me into metal.Sabaton was first metal band i started listen to,and i quickly become a huge fan of them becouse of their historical theme. PS:Sorry for bad english
Metal music has been one of those things that interested me besides video games, my family, friends, and I am a huge fan of Loony Tunes, in other words it has been a good thing.
Metal helps me deal with my health problems I've made friends ( on line) through heavy metal I was very with drawn ( for various reasons) before metal.. Metal helped me find my courage& voice....( singing& a way to express myself) Metal defines me in a very good way.... BMW, maybe if you start singing along with some of the songs..You also could learn how to sing..
Honestly speaking before HEAVY METAL I had no music that I would listen to because no other music genre had a special connection with me other than METAL
As soon as i found Metal, i felt complete with my personality of who i am! \m/ Before i discovered Metal, i just played video games and such, until when Enter Sandman by Metallica started to have a huge impact on me, i felt the energy of how upbeat Metal was! \m/
110% metal for for most of my 45 years since I first heard kiss in the 70s and had the Mego dolls lunch box and Halloween costumes. But I became 100% metal after hearing king diamond the first time and fell in love. Then in the late 80s became 110% after hearing death metal and started playing bass. That saved my life. Next I met my soulmate in 97 through metal edge magazines on the edge personals and we were together and very much madly in love till she passed away Nov. 16. I will be metal till the day I die cuz I can't change who and what I am at my core.
When you said that metal does make a good part of your being and then said without it you’d still love Star Wars. I thought I was listening to myself talk. It’s awesome that you’re a metalhead and Star Wars fan too
Metal is the lens through which I see the world. Once I found it in my preteens I was complete. I have been banging my head longer than not by 2x. Metal is the sustenance that feeds my soul and my safe place in a harsh cold world. For me Metal and I are so entwined I could not imagine an existance without. Metal = Life 🤘
Metal doesn't define me but it is a very big part of my life! As probably with everyone it has helped me in so many ways! It's a way of life to an extent. Keep it real and metal!!!
As a teen/ college kid that’s how I definitely defined myself and that’s how most of my peers/friends acquaintances saw me and it was rough sometimes because almost all of my friends aren’t Metalheads and didn’t understand it or why I liked it but now I’m much more than just a Metalhead I’m a security guard and an overall nerd and more. Also why not do a calendar for 2020
There are people that would think it defines me more than it does. That would be just because of what they think about metal. It definitely helps calm me down. Several times at work I think to myself "this is why I listen to metal." That's when I have to take something to a place I just went past. It also is when no one told me about something I need or someone wants something different. It always happens when I could be doing something else.
It’s a huge part of my world and is the soundtrack to my life, however, you wouldn’t know it to see me unless were at a show. Metal heads are family and I love seeing others “in the wild.” Metal has gotten me through life so far, good times and bad, and sorry mom, it’s not a phase. 🤘
Metal has helped me alot throughout my teen school years, it made me finally pick up a guitar, it gave me passion for playing and a hobby, but im also passionate about health, video games, horror movies, skating. But metal is the biggest thing.
Not define exactly.but,I am A proud owner of surgical grade metals imbedded in various bones.And I personally only wear patches,or shirts of bands I've actually seen live.if I'm lucky? I can b.s. my way backstage which produces some Amazing result's.I live just outside of Las Vegas for an idea of the area
I think the only things that would drastically change are my deep interest in music in general and half my wardrobe. I imagine the only thing most of my coworkers know about me in that I like metal and Godzilla because that's the stuff that's usually on my shirts, but I don't make much effort to connect with them either way, so I don't give them much to go on.
I used to get stressed very easily. and when i discovered it my life got a hole lot less like that. here's a little story about how I got into heavy metal. ok. so around 2011 or 2012 I discovered the tv show metalocalypse. and i just fell in love with the show and especially the music from the show and that's how I discoverd heavy metal. ok so a side note i'm pretty sure i'm one of the only people who got into heavy metal by starting with something as aggressive as death metal.
it's a fairly large part of my personality it's the overwhelming majority of my music collection and my favorite music by far and I always wear a band shirt whenever possible. Including some company parties where the bosses didn't care for my marduk shirt.
I completely agree with you! I adore metal, but there are definitely other interests in my life other than metal. And because of metal I picked up a bass guitar and love it. My life wouldn't be different without metal, but I would be very different.
Metal is the only place I've ever fit in. I'm 36 now and I still wear the shirts. I still buy the records. I still go to the shows. It's saved my life. It's done more for me than almost any person has. Metal defines me say, 60%. The rest is 20% family, and 20% New York Yankees baseball! I love what I love and everything else is shit to me. Metal til death. 🤘💀🤘
I really like metal, books, animals and some other stuff. Only people knowing metal can tell I listen to it. I dress very simply: boots, jeans and an one color shirt with a brown leather jacket or a jeans jacket when it’s warm and a black coat in winter. Sometimes a belt with metal. Or a necklace with a dragon. Occasionally “goth” dresses but without crosses or any of that occult signs. And the decoration in my room is very plain: there are only some cow horns, stones, pieces of wood from a nearby river, a clock I made, and that’s all.
I love metal but I my love for music in general is more of a defined personality trait than metal specifically. Then again, metal concerts are the type of concert I go to the most, and I go to a LOT of concerts
Hey I thought of a band you could look into if you haven't heard of them. They are called necrot and they are death metal. I figured I would help you out a little since you have helped me alot
I've been into metal for around 15 years now..but I do like a lot of other things such as horror films, hockey, guns, football, baseball, and playing guitar. I've got more of a hippy personality than a metal personality. Don't like metal? Cool. Don't like guns? I don't care. Just because others look down on things I like doesn't mean I'm gonna pretend to like something else or stop liking what I do like.
It's a big part of my personality but I have others. Like video games, cooking, tv shows, horror movies, Cold cases, Serial killer, history, and etc. I like to have stuff to talk about honestly and to do. Edit: Thank you for introducing me to lordi
I have an equal love for punk as I do for metal; neither can entirely define me as it would detract from the other. And then of course I have other music interests and interests outside of music. But I do sometimes have a punk or metalhead look about me and I do make this sort of music so while it isn't everything, it is significant to me and has definitely helped in dark times as well as enhanced good ones.
Metal is a part of my life and just one of the many many things that define me. I'm a restaurant manager and I'm now the cool old lady who likes metal to several of my young crew. The rest know of my up coming concerts because I talk about them all the time. And they think its get that I get out like that (eye roll). And they know the name Taime Down because I have regaled them with my Faster Pussycat stories. And when they were here recently, they couldn't wait to hear all about the show. Even though one asked if I got to see Timmy! But I do know if it weren't for metal, I would not have a large number of my friends in my life. And sure on the autograph.
Im still suffering with a lot of mental disorders and my love for metal and my best friend are the only things that make me want to stay strong and bitr trough this sour Apple
I love metal, and have been listening since I was 11 but I wouldn't say it defines me as a whole.I have many interests, and love music in general, however metal was the first music I actually got into.
For me it's really interesting, I grew up on the 80s metal greats (thanks mom and dad) but I went into a pop phase, but oddly enough that's when I started to grow my hair out,. Around middle school I rediscovered the music and it's made everything better. It's led me to my best friends, my girlfriend of almost 2 years, and to some of the best experiences of my life to date. Not only that, but it's the reason I picked up guitar seriously after 6 years of my dad trying to teach me and also the reason I became much closer to my family. Recently I moved to university to study electrical engineering and here it's helped me find friends. Metalheads are one big family and wearing my vest and band tees and having my hair was a beacon of sorts. A lot of my current friends talked to me because of the bands I wore, and we instantly hit it off. Metal doesn't define me entirely, nor is it even close, but it has been one of the most valuable parts of my personality. In the end, I'm not the stereotype metalhead (despite looking exactly like that) and every other interest of mine is highly intellectual (striving for fluency in other languages, analytical mathematics, physics, music theory, etc), but people will never know that unless they talk to me, and I'm okay with that. If people look at me, metal is the one thing I want them to know about me, because it brings so much good into my life, and keeps the bad out. Those who don't think I'm worth talking to due to my hair or my fashion sense aren't worth my time anyway. When mixing that with my polite and attentive demeanor, most people end up gathering the rest of me from conversation anyway. To summarize: Metal doesn't completely define me, but it's still the part of me I'm most proud to show to others
Metal is a big part of my life and clearly it's not the only thing I'm interested in and this is why i wear different shirts i have a big passion for wrestling and i wear tons of wrestling shirt mixed in with a band hoodie or battle vest and also i love the autograph idea i would totally buy one
I would say that heavy metal has had a pretty good influence on my life throughout my years... To your inquiry about "what 'I' would be like without metal", that's actually a really hard question for me to answer. For me? My taste in music grew so much side by side along side my interest in pro wrestling (esp. ECW back in the day,) and a skill I wound up teaching myself was how to do was to make mixtapes back in the day (until technology began to evolve overtime.) In recent years (like within the current decade) I had received an opportunity to be a sound tech (albeit, on the fly, lol..) and eventually began teaching myself how to do Audio Engineering on the side! ^__^ \m/
I think metal is one of those interests that just lends itself to a physical representation more than other interests, if that makes sense. For example, I'm also a Christian, and I would say that my faith defines me more than my love for heavy metal, but I don't buy Christian t-shirts and stuff online because they're usually pretty cheesy and cringy. You'd just have to talk to me to discover that part of me. Some interests just happen to present themselves in one's physical appearance more than others. Like goths, for example. I'm sure that a goth person you might see walking down the street has interests beyond goth music, fashion, and culture, but the goth clothes are all you see.
Metal gave me one thing many other music genres have not given me, it has given me a sense of loyalty, even if im not listening to metal theres is this thing aboutr metal, and after sometime i feel like listening to metal again and i respect metalheads for their passion in the music they listen to \m/ one of the things i really wanted to point out about em. Differrent Subgenres of metal help me out in dark times, like leviathan and xasthur or even some fwobm stuff like early Samaels Worship Him album, Metal made me realize that theres nothing wrong with liking what you like. Last but not least, i used to have terriblew mental health issues, and associating with things like in terms of music would give me anxiety and panic attacks, i had low self esteem, i used to harm myself alotta times too and tried to commit suicide many many times cause people shamed me for having mental health issues and the people whom i shared with would do that and they were fake ass kpop girl like baby faced boys tryinna be cute and shit whod go on musical.ly which used to be that times tik tok back then(not that i have anything against people who liked kpop or pop music or whod take a hundred selfies in an hour and shit and simp for a girl and dump their friends over a girl or shit they do them its just that pop music is a reminder of how much i was ostracized because of having depression and social anxiety and i was seriously traumatized that i would go numb that i have a problem against in fact i feel bad that i have been rude to some people who used to like things that remind me of that past but they were nice to me and helped me out but its just that its very recent my bad days goes back in 2015 and 2016, it was at peak at early 2017. i still to this day get flashbacks and metal has made me vent out the bad things that happenjed in my life, but its just not that its just that now i also like the music cause its rather good the way it is, not too catchy or shit and original and with a much deeper meaning and that i ve grown accustomed to this music so much that i cant bear any more popular stuff anymore. In the end there are two things that really saved my life, Metal and its sub genres, and cats. And i dont think id be alive if i didnt discover this music, it all started with Judas Priests Painkiller \mmmmmmm/. Nowadays whenver i feel like shit, i listen to call from the grave and it soothes me up.
For me Metal just amplifies all aspects of my life, good and bad. It's like how most people would experience a marijuana high it just makes your food taste better you walk with more grace work becomes a bit more bearable etc. Wouldn't wanna live without it.
Being passionate about anything is good for a person. Passions teach us life lessons and help develop our character. Heavy metal has made me a creative person - it made me want to pursue a career in music. I also have an interest in roller coasters and theme parks - which in turn gave me a love of traveling and seeing different parts of the world. I'm also a big movie buff, which has helped me learn about things like storytelling, writing fiction, and character development. If a person has no unique interests or passions (ex: just being interested in things that it seems everybody likes just to fit in) then they're not an interesting person. They're following the herd. People who devote themselves to certain topics and/or hobbies become interesting people. Stay brutal \m/
I believe that being proud of being a metalhead is part of our subculture. I do think that it shouldn't be the only defining characteristic in a person, but it will always be a big part of the individual. As for myself, it's a huge part that defines me which I am eternally grateful for, but I do have other things in my life that define me just as much.
Without metal I don't know who I would be, it literally been part of my life since I was born. Hell my parents met at a show. I think I would be more like my younger sister then I'm comfortable with. Metal is definitely not all who I am but it a very big part of me.
it's hard not to fall head over heels for the genre tbh. im a short, soft-spoken girl, but nothing makes me feel more confident and capable than listening to metal i dont think it defines me completely tho. im also a huge fan of appalachian folk music with banjos and stuff lol
Without metal, I'd just be another nerd that is invisible to people. I love metal almost mote than my own life, and I always wear a band shirt (haven't worn a plain shirt in years), "metal"/gothic accessories and my battlevest whenever I can. But my love for metal is so strong, that I don't care if people only think that's what I'm interested in, and frankly, anyone who believes that people are only interested in one thing are stupid.
Its not my favorite music but i do like metal and i can relate to some of it.especially goin thru a tough time in my life bra an i jus checked out 5 finger death punch an the song never enough so me
I'm a metalhead and I love metal. I have my metal vest, but I can't define my life any other way. I love Pokemon, and video games. But Metal music is my only escape because ppl bring me down, and I don't want to be in the world. I'm using metal as my happiness. It saved my life from suicide.😿
I think the biggest interest of anybody is always gonna be the defining characteristic of anybody especially if you don't get to know them very well. If somebody is completely into star wars you'll notice it. If somebody is into books you'll notice etc. Metal works the same, and I really don't think it's bad that it defines me, and a lot more people.
I have a question what does your mjölnir represent? I know for some people it’s either racial beliefs or religious beliefs or do you just wear it for no reason? Any way love the videos man much respect🤘
You made some great points, I think I speak for everyone in the comments you hit the nail on the head, we lov metal and it's helped me alot too but it's not all I am. When I meet another metal head tho I can't help listing bands just to see who they know hahaha
I like birdwatching while listening to Venom. I listen to deranged while doing my jigsaw puzzles. And I like listening to Cryptopsy while grocery shopping. I am very likely the only person in history to wear a furry convention shirt to a metal concert. I wore an IFC shirt to a Judas Priest show last year.
One thing I disagree on, BMW! You said you can't blame someone for thinking you're only about metal and nothing else if you present outwardly as metal. But everyone knows that it's impossible to present yourself as EVERY ONE of your interests at the same time, or even a few at a time can be hard if you're trying to. There's no way I can let it be clearly known to strangers just by looking at me that I love metal but also love coin collecting, knitting, crocheting, photography, sign language, pigs, cats, Pokemon, etc! So I mean... It really just comes down to your personal style of dress and if dressing metal calls to you, then that's how you'll dress. It's easier to have one over all style so you can mix and match all your clothes anyway.
I forgot to mention that a fan of Pentagram turned Bobby Leiblings life around from 40 years of drug abuse and gave him a second chance in life and was there thick and thin with him bcause he was a loyal fan, this thing aboutthe loyalty in metal, nothing but respect to the fans man \m/ This is the video of the documentary about it ruclips.net/video/ENXHVV_BFEo/видео.html
I'm a huge fan of black metal thrash metal and death metal, and I think that it's a huge part of me and my personality. However while I'm a school and things of that nature I always get the "your music is gay, it's so stupid" thing. I was wondering what your opinion on that is?
I was a depressed brainwashed christian before metal, and than when i began to listen to metal i felt better and freed myself from Christianity, im not an atheist but i stay open minded so without metal i think i would be different
Without my passion for metal and the support of all metalheads out there, there would be no DEATH.FM \m/ A big positive impact for us all over the years
How much does metal define you?
Me: Yes
Agreed
Me: Yes , You: No
Metal has helped me through the darkest times in my life.
We're forever connected. \m/
Me, too. I agree. 🤘🤘🤘
Were you in your "Darkest Hour"?
Same man. It got me out of a dip I was in since I was 9. I was suicidal from 11 to 14 when I discovered metal
Same
Also Enslaved is a great band
For me it's a big part of me but it's not my whole personality
It's one of my biggest passions but doesn't define me, I'm still as shy as the 8-year-old me. It won't change my personality.
Oh same. I hate being shy though.
@@sheepwithcorpsepaint8710 I'm shy as well
Metal has gotten me through a breakup, depression & anger issues, and college stress. It’s still a positive drive for me to this day.
I think metal made me a nicer person. Before I listened to metal, I was a bit of a douchebag. But ever since I started listening to metal I turned into a better person.
>I used to be dark but this dark and edgy music made me nicer SO QUIRKY LMAO
>Dark and edgy MLP profile
Metal heads, everyone.
@@fishsticks8198 Woah what? No one is quirky or edgy here.
@@sheepwithcorpsepaint8710 Quirky no... Brutal.... Fuck yeah 🤘🤘🤘
@@Synnystershy Oh yessss \m/
I've always been a nice person before and after I got into metal music
Metal is on my mind a lot and is a huge part of my life, but if people take the time to know me they'll find out a lot more about me. I like old retro games, horror, old school films, jazz, drawing, cartoons, cooking, and other stuff. We are more than our music tastes.
Hey I'd buy an autograph. I still have to pick up your patches anyway 👍
Hey man remember me. Dude I agree with you likes as i have alot of them.
@@ZacharyTheJackal Yeah I remember you, also cool 🤘
@@putridabomination Yeah. I got to see Necrot,Exhumed,and Deathgrave yesterday. I want to do a concert review
@@ZacharyTheJackal Lucky, that's an awesome lineup!
@@putridabomination Yeah it was great. Got to mosh and all of that fun shit
It’s part of me, I love it but I do more than just listen to metal.
For me, metal is almost my only interest. I just don't care about anything else. Sports? Boring. Video games? Had a hard time getting into them. So metal is a huge part of my life and weirdly it's pretty much the only thing I am interested in. The thing about metal is that it's so expansive, both in terms of having a lot of music in it and a lot of rich history. You can easily spend so much time exploring it.
Also, I really enjoy your channel!
One thing I hate is when you speak to someone and they say ,"hey you like metal huh, I used to be into it" I don't get that, I think if you love metal and it becomes a part of you, it's always in you. It's not something that just goes away, not for me anyway.
I have 1 friend who thinks i need to grow up. Bc i still wear the same cloths an listen to metal. Iam like. Well grow up yourself. You have a problem. I dont 🤷♂️😂
Well no that's not true. Some people do have interests that they grow out of or burn themselves out on.
I disagree. I been into metal for 4 years and have been through many sub-phases. I used to like death metal a lot and now I don't. Black Metal is cringe to me, although there were a few months where I binged in it. The genres which I was consistently interested in are traditional metal, Thrash Metal. I currently like a little Doom metal too
Without metal I would be exactly the same person I am, but probably depressed. The only permanent impact that metal had on my life was giving me an example of unbreakable person, that can survive through hell and come out of it as a winner; Dave Mustaine. He has made me believe in myself again, so without this impact I would still be me, but me given up.
I look alot like a stereotipical metalhead, but I do much to present myself as someone more interesting than it. For example, I have patches of The Jedi Order symbol, Iron Man's mask and Harley-Davidson logo on my battle vest, and I often wear military clothes along with it. When I'm wearing a sweatshirt or my leather jacket, I'm usually wearing also a band shirt, but when I'm wearing battle vest, I rather choose a shirt with something other, like Brussels or Paris, Teutonic Order symbol, ASG guns, Han Solo or Assassin's Creed. I don't want metal to define me. It's just a music, even though it's a huge part of my life. I would also like to present myself as a beginner writer, art lover, future egyptologist, guitar and piano player, folk/classical music fan and a participant in many charity actions, but that's impossible to achieve by creating your image.
It is 90% of my personality
My love for science fiction is what defines me the most. I was always a hard rocker but my taste is music changed so much over the years. I just started having guitar/music lessons and I've decided to explore more and have been falling in love with metal more and more, but I don't share that with most people.
I would have to say Metal does define who I am I have been listening to Heavy Metal & Hard Rock since I was a little kid my dad got me into Heavy Metal & Hard Rock my favorite band is Iron Maiden I listen to several different types of Metal I get looked down on because I'm a Metal Head by family & even people I went to school with & even teachers I had in school but Metal has got me through some dark times I am glad to be a METAL HEAD🤘☠️.
PZYZKO I'm a metalhead to. My family dosent like it but my mom and family got used to it. I've been doing this stuff for 11 years almost. I don't know how people can look down on you when your better than them. Theirs something definitely wrong. People expect that you should be like everybody else, but when you are a separate individual you become your own main character of your own story, and life embrace the hate, but know that you are better, and smarter. Stay Metal, and enjoy everything you enjoy, and like to do.🤘🖤🤘
I would describe myself with four words
Metalhead
Marine
Atheist
Libertarian
YESSSS!!!!!!!! ANOTHER VIDEO FROM BLACKMETAL WEREWOLF!!!!!!!!!!
I love your content you seem to put in a lot of effort in your videos 👍
I agree I've recently become interested in playing the bass guitar.
Metal gets me pumped! I love Metal, my Dad introduced me into Nu-Metal (SOAD), then when I started getting in my tween years I started getting into Death Metal, more Nu-Metal and so much more! Metal has started helping me express myself more and I thank Metal for that. Let's just not be a dickbag about Metal, gloating how it's the best (in my opinion I'd rather listen to Metal rather than the shit we have today) I'm glad I found you Black Metal, even if Metal isn't as popular as today we gotta *STAY BRUTAL!*
This is a complex one I would say, for me at least, I think for the most part, metal heads are portrayed or expected to be drunks, I'm quite the opposite (straight edge). I'm a vegetarian, I did and I'm still doing extremely well education wise (currently pursuing my postgraduate studies). My overall life has presented me with so many difficulties and metal was the only thing that got me thru, so kudos to my parents for getting me into metal 😅
Metal really impacted me and boosted my confidence and helped me out of my chronic depression
I always try to add something in my outfit that says I'm a metalhead cos I want metal to define me lml. Due to that people get very surprised when they realise I also like classical music and dance to salsa.
This was a very good topic to talk about.
Metal is a huge part of my life,but my other interests are mythologies,fantasy,astronomy,and history.Aspecially my love for history is what got me into metal.Sabaton was first metal band i started listen to,and i quickly become a huge fan of them becouse of their historical theme.
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I like the autograph idea I would definitely buy one
Metal music has been one of those things that interested me besides video games, my family, friends, and I am a huge fan of Loony Tunes, in other words it has been a good thing.
Metal helps me deal with my health problems
I've made friends ( on line) through heavy metal
I was very with drawn ( for various reasons) before metal..
Metal helped me find my courage& voice....( singing& a way to express myself)
Metal defines me in a very good way....
BMW, maybe if you start singing along with some of the songs..You also could learn how to sing..
Honestly speaking before HEAVY METAL I had no music that I would listen to because no other music genre had a special connection with me other than METAL
As soon as i found Metal, i felt complete with my personality of who i am!
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Before i discovered Metal, i just played video games and such, until when Enter Sandman by Metallica started to have a huge impact on me, i felt the energy of how upbeat Metal was! \m/
Dude same shit with me but I got into metal due to slipknot and ozzy osbourne. Now I have gotten into shit like Exhumed and necrot
For me it was Six Feet Under, and Iron Maiden
metal is like all I know, I'll be up to get an autograph 🤘
110% metal for for most of my 45 years since I first heard kiss in the 70s and had the Mego dolls lunch box and Halloween costumes.
But I became 100% metal after hearing king diamond the first time and fell in love. Then in the late 80s became 110% after hearing death metal and started playing bass.
That saved my life.
Next I met my soulmate in 97 through metal edge magazines on the edge personals and we were together and very much madly in love till she passed away Nov. 16. I will be metal till the day I die cuz I can't change who and what I am at my core.
When you said that metal does make a good part of your being and then said without it you’d still love Star Wars. I thought I was listening to myself talk. It’s awesome that you’re a metalhead and Star Wars fan too
Metal is the lens through which I see the world. Once I found it in my preteens I was complete. I have been banging my head longer than not by 2x. Metal is the sustenance that feeds my soul and my safe place in a harsh cold world. For me Metal and I are so entwined I could not imagine an existance without. Metal = Life 🤘
Youre a rainbow.... A rainbow in the dark. Thats what it defines
I don't always watch your videos, but every time I do I enjoy it.
Metal doesn't define me but it is a very big part of my life! As probably with everyone it has helped me in so many ways! It's a way of life to an extent. Keep it real and metal!!!
As a teen/ college kid that’s how I definitely defined myself and that’s how most of my peers/friends acquaintances saw me and it was rough sometimes because almost all of my friends aren’t Metalheads and didn’t understand it or why I liked it but now I’m much more than just a Metalhead I’m a security guard and an overall nerd and more. Also why not do a calendar for 2020
There are people that would think it defines me more than it does. That would be just because of what they think about metal. It definitely helps calm me down. Several times at work I think to myself "this is why I listen to metal." That's when I have to take something to a place I just went past. It also is when no one told me about something I need or someone wants something different. It always happens when I could be doing something else.
It’s a huge part of my world and is the soundtrack to my life, however, you wouldn’t know it to see me unless were at a show. Metal heads are family and I love seeing others “in the wild.” Metal has gotten me through life so far, good times and bad, and sorry mom, it’s not a phase. 🤘
I either present myself as a metalhead ( battlevest and all that Jazz) or liek vintage inspired with circle skirts brooches and blouses
Metal has helped me alot throughout my teen school years, it made me finally pick up a guitar, it gave me passion for playing and a hobby, but im also passionate about health, video games, horror movies, skating. But metal is the biggest thing.
Not define exactly.but,I am A proud owner of surgical grade metals imbedded in various bones.And I personally only wear patches,or shirts of bands I've actually seen live.if I'm lucky? I can b.s. my way backstage which produces some Amazing result's.I live just outside of Las Vegas for an idea of the area
Metal is my soul and that's all good with me 🤘
I think the only things that would drastically change are my deep interest in music in general and half my wardrobe.
I imagine the only thing most of my coworkers know about me in that I like metal and Godzilla because that's the stuff that's usually on my shirts, but I don't make much effort to connect with them either way, so I don't give them much to go on.
I used to get stressed very easily. and when i discovered it my life got a hole lot less like that.
here's a little story about how I got into heavy metal.
ok. so around 2011 or 2012 I discovered the tv show metalocalypse. and i just fell in love with the show and especially the music from the show and that's how I discoverd heavy metal. ok so a side note i'm pretty sure i'm one of the only people who got into heavy metal by starting with something as aggressive as death metal.
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it's a fairly large part of my personality it's the overwhelming majority of my music collection and my favorite music by far and I always wear a band shirt whenever possible. Including some company parties where the bosses didn't care for my marduk shirt.
I completely agree with you! I adore metal, but there are definitely other interests in my life other than metal. And because of metal I picked up a bass guitar and love it. My life wouldn't be different without metal, but I would be very different.
Interests defines ourselves the most.
Metal is the only place I've ever fit in. I'm 36 now and I still wear the shirts. I still buy the records. I still go to the shows. It's saved my life. It's done more for me than almost any person has. Metal defines me say, 60%. The rest is 20% family, and 20% New York Yankees baseball! I love what I love and everything else is shit to me. Metal til death. 🤘💀🤘
I really like metal, books, animals and some other stuff.
Only people knowing metal can tell I listen to it. I dress very simply: boots, jeans and an one color shirt with a brown leather jacket or a jeans jacket when it’s warm and a black coat in winter.
Sometimes a belt with metal. Or a necklace with a dragon. Occasionally “goth” dresses but without crosses or any of that occult signs.
And the decoration in my room is very plain: there are only some cow horns, stones, pieces of wood from a nearby river, a clock I made, and that’s all.
I love metal but I my love for music in general is more of a defined personality trait than metal specifically. Then again, metal concerts are the type of concert I go to the most, and I go to a LOT of concerts
I'm so metal I had throat Cancer like Dave Mustaine and Bruce Dickerson but seriously metal helped me through that and I am cancer free.UP THE IRONS!
Hey I thought of a band you could look into if you haven't heard of them. They are called necrot and they are death metal. I figured I would help you out a little since you have helped me alot
I've been into metal for around 15 years now..but I do like a lot of other things such as horror films, hockey, guns, football, baseball, and playing guitar. I've got more of a hippy personality than a metal personality. Don't like metal? Cool. Don't like guns? I don't care. Just because others look down on things I like doesn't mean I'm gonna pretend to like something else or stop liking what I do like.
It's a big part of my personality but I have others. Like video games, cooking, tv shows, horror movies, Cold cases, Serial killer, history, and etc. I like to have stuff to talk about honestly and to do. Edit: Thank you for introducing me to lordi
I have an equal love for punk as I do for metal; neither can entirely define me as it would detract from the other.
And then of course I have other music interests and interests outside of music.
But I do sometimes have a punk or metalhead look about me and I do make this sort of music so while it isn't everything, it is significant to me and has definitely helped in dark times as well as enhanced good ones.
Metal is a part of my life and just one of the many many things that define me. I'm a restaurant manager and I'm now the cool old lady who likes metal to several of my young crew. The rest know of my up coming concerts because I talk about them all the time. And they think its get that I get out like that (eye roll). And they know the name Taime Down because I have regaled them with my Faster Pussycat stories. And when they were here recently, they couldn't wait to hear all about the show. Even though one asked if I got to see Timmy!
But I do know if it weren't for metal, I would not have a large number of my friends in my life.
And sure on the autograph.
Im still suffering with a lot of mental disorders and my love for metal and my best friend are the only things that make me want to stay strong and bitr trough this sour Apple
I love metal, and have been listening since I was 11 but I wouldn't say it defines me as a whole.I have many interests, and love music in general, however metal was the first music I actually got into.
This may be your best vid yet. Love yer stuff B. W.! \m/ \m/!
For me it's really interesting,
I grew up on the 80s metal greats (thanks mom and dad) but I went into a pop phase, but oddly enough that's when I started to grow my hair out,. Around middle school I rediscovered the music and it's made everything better. It's led me to my best friends, my girlfriend of almost 2 years, and to some of the best experiences of my life to date. Not only that, but it's the reason I picked up guitar seriously after 6 years of my dad trying to teach me and also the reason I became much closer to my family. Recently I moved to university to study electrical engineering and here it's helped me find friends. Metalheads are one big family and wearing my vest and band tees and having my hair was a beacon of sorts. A lot of my current friends talked to me because of the bands I wore, and we instantly hit it off. Metal doesn't define me entirely, nor is it even close, but it has been one of the most valuable parts of my personality. In the end, I'm not the stereotype metalhead (despite looking exactly like that) and every other interest of mine is highly intellectual (striving for fluency in other languages, analytical mathematics, physics, music theory, etc), but people will never know that unless they talk to me, and I'm okay with that. If people look at me, metal is the one thing I want them to know about me, because it brings so much good into my life, and keeps the bad out. Those who don't think I'm worth talking to due to my hair or my fashion sense aren't worth my time anyway. When mixing that with my polite and attentive demeanor, most people end up gathering the rest of me from conversation anyway.
To summarize: Metal doesn't completely define me, but it's still the part of me I'm most proud to show to others
Metal is a big part of my life and clearly it's not the only thing I'm interested in and this is why i wear different shirts i have a big passion for wrestling and i wear tons of wrestling shirt mixed in with a band hoodie or battle vest and also i love the autograph idea i would totally buy one
I would say that heavy metal has had a pretty good influence on my life throughout my years... To your inquiry about "what 'I' would be like without metal", that's actually a really hard question for me to answer.
For me? My taste in music grew so much side by side along side my interest in pro wrestling (esp. ECW back in the day,) and a skill I wound up teaching myself was how to do was to make mixtapes back in the day (until technology began to evolve overtime.)
In recent years (like within the current decade) I had received an opportunity to be a sound tech (albeit, on the fly, lol..) and eventually began teaching myself how to do Audio Engineering on the side! ^__^ \m/
Yes, autograph by BlackMetal WereWolf.
THANK YOU my metal psychologist!
I think metal is one of those interests that just lends itself to a physical representation more than other interests, if that makes sense. For example, I'm also a Christian, and I would say that my faith defines me more than my love for heavy metal, but I don't buy Christian t-shirts and stuff online because they're usually pretty cheesy and cringy. You'd just have to talk to me to discover that part of me.
Some interests just happen to present themselves in one's physical appearance more than others. Like goths, for example. I'm sure that a goth person you might see walking down the street has interests beyond goth music, fashion, and culture, but the goth clothes are all you see.
Metal gave me one thing many other music genres have not given me, it has given me a sense of loyalty, even if im not listening to metal theres is this thing aboutr metal, and after sometime i feel like listening to metal again and i respect metalheads for their passion in the music they listen to \m/ one of the things i really wanted to point out about em.
Differrent Subgenres of metal help me out in dark times, like leviathan and xasthur or even some fwobm stuff like early Samaels Worship Him album, Metal made me realize that theres nothing wrong with liking what you like. Last but not least, i used to have terriblew mental health issues, and associating with things like in terms of music would give me anxiety and panic attacks, i had low self esteem, i used to harm myself alotta times too and tried to commit suicide many many times cause people shamed me for having mental health issues and the people whom i shared with would do that and they were fake ass kpop girl like baby faced boys tryinna be cute and shit whod go on musical.ly which used to be that times tik tok back then(not that i have anything against people who liked kpop or pop music or whod take a hundred selfies in an hour and shit and simp for a girl and dump their friends over a girl or shit they do them its just that pop music is a reminder of how much i was ostracized because of having depression and social anxiety and i was seriously traumatized that i would go numb that i have a problem against in fact i feel bad that i have been rude to some people who used to like things that remind me of that past but they were nice to me and helped me out but its just that its very recent my bad days goes back in 2015 and 2016, it was at peak at early 2017. i still to this day get flashbacks and metal has made me vent out the bad things that happenjed in my life, but its just not that its just that now i also like the music cause its rather good the way it is, not too catchy or shit and original and with a much deeper meaning and that i ve grown accustomed to this music so much that i cant bear any more popular stuff anymore.
In the end there are two things that really saved my life, Metal and its sub genres, and cats. And i dont think id be alive if i didnt discover this music, it all started with Judas Priests Painkiller \mmmmmmm/. Nowadays whenver i feel like shit, i listen to call from the grave and it soothes me up.
For me Metal just amplifies all aspects of my life, good and bad. It's like how most people would experience a marijuana high it just makes your food taste better you walk with more grace work becomes a bit more bearable etc. Wouldn't wanna live without it.
YES !!!!! To the autograph photos !!!!!
You shouldn't charge people for your autograph, giving them away is the metal thing to do and is also an awesome way to show fan appreciation.
I got lot of interests but metal is a big one . I usually wear jeans and a band shirt almost every day
Being passionate about anything is good for a person. Passions teach us life lessons and help develop our character. Heavy metal has made me a creative person - it made me want to pursue a career in music. I also have an interest in roller coasters and theme parks - which in turn gave me a love of traveling and seeing different parts of the world. I'm also a big movie buff, which has helped me learn about things like storytelling, writing fiction, and character development. If a person has no unique interests or passions (ex: just being interested in things that it seems everybody likes just to fit in) then they're not an interesting person. They're following the herd. People who devote themselves to certain topics and/or hobbies become interesting people. Stay brutal \m/
I present more if a country on a daily being from Texas but then when I feel like showing who I really am I throw on my battle jacket
I believe that being proud of being a metalhead is part of our subculture. I do think that it shouldn't be the only defining characteristic in a person, but it will always be a big part of the individual. As for myself, it's a huge part that defines me which I am eternally grateful for, but I do have other things in my life that define me just as much.
Without metal I don't know who I would be, it literally been part of my life since I was born. Hell my parents met at a show. I think I would be more like my younger sister then I'm comfortable with. Metal is definitely not all who I am but it a very big part of me.
it's hard not to fall head over heels for the genre tbh. im a short, soft-spoken girl, but nothing makes me feel more confident and capable than listening to metal
i dont think it defines me completely tho. im also a huge fan of appalachian folk music with banjos and stuff lol
Without metal, I'd just be another nerd that is invisible to people. I love metal almost mote than my own life, and I always wear a band shirt (haven't worn a plain shirt in years), "metal"/gothic accessories and my battlevest whenever I can. But my love for metal is so strong, that I don't care if people only think that's what I'm interested in, and frankly, anyone who believes that people are only interested in one thing are stupid.
Its not my favorite music but i do like metal and i can relate to some of it.especially goin thru a tough time in my life bra an i jus checked out 5 finger death punch an the song never enough so me
while i have many other interests but i feel sometimes if i never got into heavy metal or just music in general i might be dead now.
For me it's an interest I care highly for but its not the only thing that defines me as a person
Great to hear you've finally picked up an axe my friend, stay brutal
id take one
I'm a metalhead and I love metal. I have my metal vest, but I can't define my life any other way. I love Pokemon, and video games. But Metal music is my only escape because ppl bring me down, and I don't want to be in the world. I'm using metal as my happiness. It saved my life from suicide.😿
I think the biggest interest of anybody is always gonna be the defining characteristic of anybody especially if you don't get to know them very well. If somebody is completely into star wars you'll notice it. If somebody is into books you'll notice etc. Metal works the same, and I really don't think it's bad that it defines me, and a lot more people.
I have a question what does your mjölnir represent? I know for some people it’s either racial beliefs or religious beliefs or do you just wear it for no reason? Any way love the videos man much respect🤘
You made some great points, I think I speak for everyone in the comments you hit the nail on the head, we lov metal and it's helped me alot too but it's not all I am. When I meet another metal head tho I can't help listing bands just to see who they know hahaha
I like birdwatching while listening to Venom. I listen to deranged while doing my jigsaw puzzles. And I like listening to Cryptopsy while grocery shopping. I am very likely the only person in history to wear a furry convention shirt to a metal concert. I wore an IFC shirt to a Judas Priest show last year.
That CD you introduced looks a lot like the cover of Boston’s third Stage
One thing I disagree on, BMW! You said you can't blame someone for thinking you're only about metal and nothing else if you present outwardly as metal. But everyone knows that it's impossible to present yourself as EVERY ONE of your interests at the same time, or even a few at a time can be hard if you're trying to.
There's no way I can let it be clearly known to strangers just by looking at me that I love metal but also love coin collecting, knitting, crocheting, photography, sign language, pigs, cats, Pokemon, etc!
So I mean... It really just comes down to your personal style of dress and if dressing metal calls to you, then that's how you'll dress. It's easier to have one over all style so you can mix and match all your clothes anyway.
Great topic
I forgot to mention that a fan of Pentagram turned Bobby Leiblings life around from 40 years of drug abuse and gave him a second chance in life and was there thick and thin with him bcause he was a loyal fan, this thing aboutthe loyalty in metal, nothing but respect to the fans man \m/
This is the video of the documentary about it ruclips.net/video/ENXHVV_BFEo/видео.html
I dont look like a person who listens to metal but I also dont put it out there that I do. Tho I still love it nonetheless
Pantene? I thought so.
I'm a huge fan of black metal thrash metal and death metal, and I think that it's a huge part of me and my personality. However while I'm a school and things of that nature I always get the "your music is gay, it's so stupid" thing. I was wondering what your opinion on that is?
Im super excited I just bought a black vest that Im gonna start patching soon it will be my second one! \m/
Also heck yeah I would buy an autograph!
I was a depressed brainwashed christian before metal, and than when i began to listen to metal i felt better and freed myself from Christianity, im not an atheist but i stay open minded so without metal i think i would be different
While I'm still a Christian I do see why some people choose to quit their faith sorry you had a rough time
Yes, I agree with you . metal is awesome and is a big part of my life.but I love skateboarding so it's not the only terate
I love it and talk about it so much my dad says it’s like a cult...
Without my passion for metal and the support of all metalheads out there, there would be no DEATH.FM \m/ A big positive impact for us all over the years
I saw 9vekill before pandemic but I love horror punk like voodoo zombie. Gotta love that shit. I. A little high on shrooms
I love Star Wars and metal 🤘🤘🤘