100% agree. I haven't had any serious injuries from idiots karate kicking or punching the air, but one thing I'll never forget was the time some guy elbowed me in the ribs at a Demon Hunter show. It hurt so bad and I had to back off for a few minutes to recoup. So yeah, I completely agree. No kicking, no punching, no elbowing - don't try to deliberately hurt anybody. We're all of the same blood in the same pit enjoying the same music. Hurting your fellow metalheads is not metal.
No push pits. Learn how to properly hardcore dance without purposely (or even accidentally) trying to hit someone. Only contact should be bumping and the occasional shove or during the wall of death or if your swinging your friend by the hand to then fling them against the pit or whatever that’s called
Oh hey, Dødsferd! These guys are from my country! Saw them live about a month ago, totally killer show! My rule of being a metalhead however would be to always accept new listeners and help them on their metal journey. Hail from Greece 🤘
The guy teaching me to drive is an old school metalhead so he taught me how to headbang while driving the minute I got in the car wearing my battle jacket one lesson. His exact words were "well I knew there was a reason I liked ya but aw fuck I'd better teach you how to Headbang and drive at the same damn time!"
Metal novice, when hearing 30 seconds of an '90s death metal album for the first time: "How can you listen to this stuff? It all sounds alike, it's all noise!" Metal expert, when hearing 30 seconds of an '90s death metal album for the first time: "Ooh, that's Swedish... about 1991, I think? Recorded in Sunlight Studios, that's definitely a Tomas Skogsberg production... I bet the album cover was painted by Dan Seagrave, and the band logo is in a gothic calligraphic font, probably red or white.... I don't think this is Entombed, but I bet some of the Entombed guys were involved in this, sounds a LOT like them - wait, that guitar lead was definitely played by Michael Amott? OK, if that isn't Dismember, then it's definitely Carnage!" I've known metal fans who can do that, it's eerie sometimes! Or, similarly, they can listen to a quick snippet of a metal album for the first time and tell you which bands the musicians were into when the album was recorded: "Oh, I don't know who this band is, but they were clearly fans of [Discharge/Sisters of Mercy/Voivod/Celtic Frost/whatever]!" Sometimes, it's tough to corroborate, but when you CAN find an interview or whatever to back it up, they're almost always right! Those are either REALLY "useful" metal skills, or at least quite a talent or trick!
I was playing Kataklysm one time and some construction guy was like, Is that Kataklysm, I was like how'd know? He said I definitely know what they sound like.
Being a crowd safety guard. All of the indoor shows I've been to have had instances where someone falls to the floor during the pit. So keep an eye out and go to help.
Be sure to brush up on military history, pulp fantasy/sci-fi/horror literature, anatomy and physiology, and occultism, or no amount of being able to translate those indecipherable growls is going to help you understand the lyrics!
I’m a welder as well and my vest is covered in half-assed, poorly sewn patches all by me lol but it’s all done by me and that’s all that matters. If you can run a nice bead then you can sew a patch.
Identifying posers is extremely important. Having a discerning ear when spotting out typical canoes who listen to shitty, over processed modern deathcore bands is something every metalhead, even Nü-Metalheads, should develop.
No throwing punches in the mosh pit ! It 's not a metal scowl...it's closed mouthed smiling Basic Common courtesy is a metal skill When a metal head who has fallen ill & is sitting on the steps in front of the $100 seats at a venue. Instead of telling the sick metalhead how much you paid to sit there...show some concern and ask the person " how are you feeling?"
Be aware of crowd surfing. You don't want to be soooo wrapped up in the music that you don't notice the guy surfing up behind you and not help in the team of metalhead around you that's holding them up over their heads, You don't want to be the ONE person that doesn't do their part and that causes the poor surfer to fall on the ass or head at your feet.
Metal jargon: there's the entry-level metal jargon mentioned in the video: "metal", "up the Irons!", "horns up!", etc. And then, there's the Advanced Metal Jargon list: can you explain the difference between a "D-Beat" and "Blast-Beat"? What is "tremolo picking" or a "breakdown"? Can you describe the difference between "black metal", '"grindcore", "black metal", "death metal"? What the hell is a "djent" or a "zine"? Can you tell the difference between a "tape trader" and a "taupe traitor"? It's jargon like this that separates the metal newbies from the highly-skilled metal nerds - er, I mean, metalheads!
Your skill level in being metal can pretty quickly be gauged by the bands you mention first when a metalhead says "Oh, you're into metal too? What do you listen to?": Korn, Slipknot, Imagine Dragons, and/or Marilyn Manson? You'll probably get a lot of suspicious stares, and maybe a derisive laugh or two... if so, being able to mention something more obscure can save your reputation - quick, time to brush up on Swedish Death Metal, Norwegian Black Metal, Bay Area thrash, etc..... Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, and Metallica? You're at least at an entry-level skill, probably much higher if you're over 40., and you may get extra points for mentioning Blue Oyster Cult, AC/DC, Twisted Sister, Led Zeppelin, Motley Crue, RATT, Van Halen, Dio, - in that case, you can earn the right to say "I don't like that newer stuff" and gain the respect of younger metalheads, and the right to give your most ferocious metal scowl to anyone who says "but those guys ain't metal!" If you're under 40 and can talk about any of these bands without using the phrase "dad rock", you're probably a hipster, but maybe one of the cool hipsters - if so, do NOT complain about newer metal: just leave that for the old-heads and quit while you're ahead! Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, Megadeth, and Napalm Death? You're at least at an entry-level skill level, possibly higher if you're over 30.... Extra points if you can name any other death metal, black metal, or thrash metal band - if you can't, your new cheat sheet could include: Exodus, Testament, Nuclear Assault, Death, Nasty Savage, Obituary, Sodom, Kreator, Destruction, Sepultura, Venom, Bathory, Hellhammer, Celtic Frost.... Can you hold your own in a discussion on the differences between different metal subgenres, and can back up what you're saying by referring to at least one band from each subgenre? Or, can you hold your own in a discussion of the history of your favorite metal subgenre, with references to which of your favorite bands was most influential at any given time, in order? Congratulations: you'll pass your metal skills exam with at least a competent score! Extra points if you can find ways to work "non-metal" music genres into your metal monologues: classical, jazz, punk/hardcore, psychedelic, rockabilly, gothic, industrial, blues, folk.... Are you able to mention at least two bands that your fellow metalheads have never heard of before? Bravo - you are moving into advanced metalhead skill levels, and earn the right to call your metal friends "poseurs"! Better yet, you've earned the right to call metal "experts" "poseurs", and contradict their definitions of various metal subgenres, or their idea of which bands are even "metal" - the more outrageous your claim, the more metal: are you trolling the experts with your weird claims? That's definitely metal! Are you serious and can back up your claim with evidence? That's even more metal! What do you do if you're a metal expert and, by applying the Metal test, you discover that the so-called metalhead you're talking to is a total novice? Well, you can call them a "poseur" and give him hell for it until they runs away crying like a sissy. Or, you can say "Oh yeah? That's cool, bro - tell you what, let me give you some tapes/CDRs/mp3s of some of my favorite bands - if you like Marilyn Manson and Imagine Dragons, you're gonna love this stuff I guarantee you've never heard of!" If they come back asking for more next week, then you know you're found a future life-long expert-level metal fan!
I think the most important skill is Moshing safely. The importance of no karate in the pit is something every metalhead should know!
100% agree. I haven't had any serious injuries from idiots karate kicking or punching the air, but one thing I'll never forget was the time some guy elbowed me in the ribs at a Demon Hunter show. It hurt so bad and I had to back off for a few minutes to recoup. So yeah, I completely agree. No kicking, no punching, no elbowing - don't try to deliberately hurt anybody. We're all of the same blood in the same pit enjoying the same music. Hurting your fellow metalheads is not metal.
Fr unless it’s actually a hardcore show where it’s acceptable
No push pits. Learn how to properly hardcore dance without purposely (or even accidentally) trying to hit someone. Only contact should be bumping and the occasional shove or during the wall of death or if your swinging your friend by the hand to then fling them against the pit or whatever that’s called
lol. loser. you want no one to touch each other in the pit?@@mikeyduff3557
just watched your video from 7 years ago, and daaamn you just posted 3 minutes ago
Metal vocalist: minding their own business
Me: do the roar
Oh hey, Dødsferd! These guys are from my country! Saw them live about a month ago, totally killer show!
My rule of being a metalhead however would be to always accept new listeners and help them on their metal journey.
Hail from Greece 🤘
The guy teaching me to drive is an old school metalhead so he taught me how to headbang while driving the minute I got in the car wearing my battle jacket one lesson. His exact words were "well I knew there was a reason I liked ya but aw fuck I'd better teach you how to Headbang and drive at the same damn time!"
Metal novice, when hearing 30 seconds of an '90s death metal album for the first time: "How can you listen to this stuff? It all sounds alike, it's all noise!"
Metal expert, when hearing 30 seconds of an '90s death metal album for the first time: "Ooh, that's Swedish... about 1991, I think? Recorded in Sunlight Studios, that's definitely a Tomas Skogsberg production... I bet the album cover was painted by Dan Seagrave, and the band logo is in a gothic calligraphic font, probably red or white.... I don't think this is Entombed, but I bet some of the Entombed guys were involved in this, sounds a LOT like them - wait, that guitar lead was definitely played by Michael Amott? OK, if that isn't Dismember, then it's definitely Carnage!"
I've known metal fans who can do that, it's eerie sometimes!
Or, similarly, they can listen to a quick snippet of a metal album for the first time and tell you which bands the musicians were into when the album was recorded: "Oh, I don't know who this band is, but they were clearly fans of [Discharge/Sisters of Mercy/Voivod/Celtic Frost/whatever]!" Sometimes, it's tough to corroborate, but when you CAN find an interview or whatever to back it up, they're almost always right!
Those are either REALLY "useful" metal skills, or at least quite a talent or trick!
I was playing Kataklysm one time and some construction guy was like, Is that Kataklysm, I was like how'd know? He said I definitely know what they sound like.
Being a crowd safety guard. All of the indoor shows I've been to have had instances where someone falls to the floor during the pit. So keep an eye out and go to help.
I’m a welder
Me personally, i like sewing my patches. Its calming, unless when you prick yourself
I use a thimble to protect my finger when I'm sewing. It really helps.
@@brittanyarmstrong2352 oh, thanks for the tip dude 👍
"Girls only want guys that have sweet skills"
Idk if id be able to not smile while playing Metal but i can try
I just love Metal way too much 🖤❤️💜🎸🎶
All valid tips
I don’t have a battle vest just black t shirts. Good point though.
Youre so amazing! Thanks for this
The nod and horns/grapefruit when spotting a fellow metalhead in the wild.
Master at feeling special for our taste
Thank for The last Hack this so Helpful, Cheers Mr. Black Metal Werewolf😉🤘💀.
For me a foreign language of a band you like. It would be Swedish Finnish Norwegian German and Dutch.
Remember, kids, leave it to the Experts!
Why don’t you put together your Spotify playlist for our ears
a skill the metal community is very good is being women repellent
Sad but true
😂😂😂
Our scene has a lot of them so it's not all bad haha
@@CidsaDragoon yeah
Nice profile pic
I've had the scowl mastered for over teo decades now, lol.
Moshing is number 1😎 hahah
Ayy been waiting for this vid :D great as always🤘
I approve this video! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I'm still bad at metal hieroglyphics. Like ffs Sanguisugabogg, I can't read that shit at ALL.
they need metal hieroglyphics as a font for my keyboard
Also, speaking a few words in other languages to be able to recite the song lyrics.
What also will help is being of the heritage / ancestry from said country
Totally agree 😅
I can crack an egg one handed and not break the yolk for making My spicy egg ramen! 🤔 Metalheads need energy too! 🤣😁👍🏻🌶️🥚🍜
Where did you get your bracers?
For the metal musicians is practice there crafts
Working out? or getting rounder? looking buff, keep at it if going to gym
Great video dude
I got a question : wich band is that withe the inverted cross on the left corner of the screen, that flag is freaking sick!!!!
Not insulting others for liking bands you hate or vice-versa
Get over yourself.
Be sure to brush up on military history, pulp fantasy/sci-fi/horror literature, anatomy and physiology, and occultism, or no amount of being able to translate those indecipherable growls is going to help you understand the lyrics!
I would say don't take yourself to serious in all of this.
I can’t sew for shit and I tried to look up videos still can’t figure it out
I’m a welder as well and my vest is covered in half-assed, poorly sewn patches all by me lol but it’s all done by me and that’s all that matters. If you can run a nice bead then you can sew a patch.
@@JBguitar-cj8pc I guess i Can only problem is I don’t know how to sew like making the knot and stuff
I'm a female, and I suck at sewing.
@@Anonymous-wb3nz update I still suck at seeing stabbed myself 5 times so I’m just taking it to the dry cleaners so they can sew it
Great Amon Amarth T-shirt!
Where did you bought it?
*buy. Spelling is hard.
Dude u should try streaming frfr
Identifying posers is extremely important. Having a discerning ear when spotting out typical canoes who listen to shitty, over processed modern deathcore bands is something every metalhead, even Nü-Metalheads, should develop.
I agree! We need to keep calling the posers out. They make the rest of us look dumb.
How about pumping iron so your arms don't look like an 11 year old girls in a cut off sleeve shirt. Or maybe that's just a skill you need to learn😂
It looks better than being fat.....
No throwing punches in the mosh pit !
It 's not a metal scowl...it's closed mouthed smiling
Basic Common courtesy is a metal skill
When a metal head who has fallen ill & is sitting on the steps in front of the $100 seats at a venue.
Instead of telling the sick metalhead how much you paid to sit there...show some concern and ask the person " how are you feeling?"
Be aware of crowd surfing. You don't want to be soooo wrapped up in the music that you don't notice the guy surfing up behind you and not help in the team of metalhead around you that's holding them up over their heads, You don't want to be the ONE person that doesn't do their part and that causes the poor surfer to fall on the ass or head at your feet.
Metal jargon: there's the entry-level metal jargon mentioned in the video: "metal", "up the Irons!", "horns up!", etc.
And then, there's the Advanced Metal Jargon list: can you explain the difference between a "D-Beat" and "Blast-Beat"? What is "tremolo picking" or a "breakdown"? Can you describe the difference between "black metal", '"grindcore", "black metal", "death metal"? What the hell is a "djent" or a "zine"? Can you tell the difference between a "tape trader" and a "taupe traitor"? It's jargon like this that separates the metal newbies from the highly-skilled metal nerds - er, I mean, metalheads!
Up the irons is actually about soccer 😂
Your skill level in being metal can pretty quickly be gauged by the bands you mention first when a metalhead says "Oh, you're into metal too? What do you listen to?":
Korn, Slipknot, Imagine Dragons, and/or Marilyn Manson? You'll probably get a lot of suspicious stares, and maybe a derisive laugh or two... if so, being able to mention something more obscure can save your reputation - quick, time to brush up on Swedish Death Metal, Norwegian Black Metal, Bay Area thrash, etc.....
Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, and Metallica? You're at least at an entry-level skill, probably much higher if you're over 40., and you may get extra points for mentioning Blue Oyster Cult, AC/DC, Twisted Sister, Led Zeppelin, Motley Crue, RATT, Van Halen, Dio, - in that case, you can earn the right to say "I don't like that newer stuff" and gain the respect of younger metalheads, and the right to give your most ferocious metal scowl to anyone who says "but those guys ain't metal!" If you're under 40 and can talk about any of these bands without using the phrase "dad rock", you're probably a hipster, but maybe one of the cool hipsters - if so, do NOT complain about newer metal: just leave that for the old-heads and quit while you're ahead!
Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, Megadeth, and Napalm Death? You're at least at an entry-level skill level, possibly higher if you're over 30.... Extra points if you can name any other death metal, black metal, or thrash metal band - if you can't, your new cheat sheet could include: Exodus, Testament, Nuclear Assault, Death, Nasty Savage, Obituary, Sodom, Kreator, Destruction, Sepultura, Venom, Bathory, Hellhammer, Celtic Frost....
Can you hold your own in a discussion on the differences between different metal subgenres, and can back up what you're saying by referring to at least one band from each subgenre? Or, can you hold your own in a discussion of the history of your favorite metal subgenre, with references to which of your favorite bands was most influential at any given time, in order? Congratulations: you'll pass your metal skills exam with at least a competent score! Extra points if you can find ways to work "non-metal" music genres into your metal monologues: classical, jazz, punk/hardcore, psychedelic, rockabilly, gothic, industrial, blues, folk....
Are you able to mention at least two bands that your fellow metalheads have never heard of before? Bravo - you are moving into advanced metalhead skill levels, and earn the right to call your metal friends "poseurs"! Better yet, you've earned the right to call metal "experts" "poseurs", and contradict their definitions of various metal subgenres, or their idea of which bands are even "metal" - the more outrageous your claim, the more metal: are you trolling the experts with your weird claims? That's definitely metal! Are you serious and can back up your claim with evidence? That's even more metal!
What do you do if you're a metal expert and, by applying the Metal test, you discover that the so-called metalhead you're talking to is a total novice? Well, you can call them a "poseur" and give him hell for it until they runs away crying like a sissy. Or, you can say "Oh yeah? That's cool, bro - tell you what, let me give you some tapes/CDRs/mp3s of some of my favorite bands - if you like Marilyn Manson and Imagine Dragons, you're gonna love this stuff I guarantee you've never heard of!" If they come back asking for more next week, then you know you're found a future life-long expert-level metal fan!
I'm not quite sure if you answered this in a Q& A or FAQ, but do you like any other music besides metal?