Poll: Do Metal fans like any other genres?

[matell]

I listen to everything that's not rap or pop or instrumental (with a few exceptions like Beethoven). From ABBA to Metallica, Queen to Disturbed and Nirvana to Manowar; I listen to all.

 

[babinro]

People I know like a little bit of everything...including my friends who are into metal.

I hate metal personally, but even then, there's about 3 or so songs that have found their way on my overall setlist.

 

[TheRundownRabbit]

I dont listen to that much metal anymore, Im into punk again, Im goin back to my roots :3

 

[Noatun]

I'm a pretty die-hard metal fan, but I've also always had a penchant for the classics. I've recently come to terms with some nice romantic era stuff after being an almost exclusively baroque man.

On another note, I don't hate very much music at all, more like isolated bands. Except rap. I don't hate country, or Justin Bieber, or Britney Spears, or any of them, but rap is my limit. Also can't really stand the really extreme metals, including Deathcore, black metal, techdeath, etc. Metalcore and melodeath is about as heavy as it gets for me. As far as isolated bands are concerned, see Brokencyde or Attack! Attack!.

Deathcore is actually pretty tame as far as extreme metal goes. Ever heard of brutal death metal, or grindcore? It makes deathcore sound like muzak.

I throw grindcore where I throw shocker sites. I mean just look at band names. Vulgarity for the sake of vulgarity isn't funny, edgy, or avant-garde (which is a whole 'nother genre in and of itself).

I mean, come on now:
Cephalic Carnage
Cattle Decapitation
Dyeing Fetus
Pig Destroyer
Anal C*nt

Band names don't always reflect their music (wtf is a Sylosis, great band though) but in these cases it does.

Yes, it's meant to be shocking, filthy and disgusting. I'm not a big fan of the genre myself, but it certainly does succeed in making that disturbing, vulgar sound many bands aspire to; it's the epitome of pure, blind aggression and carnage. It's an expression just like any other, and I respect them for being capable of captivating the essence of these emotions so perfectly.

To make matters even more complex, however, there's a genre that's even more heavier than grindcore. It's called: pornocore/pornogrind. I truly wish I was making that up.

 

[Samwise137]

There are bands/performers I enjoy from almost every genre. Sure, I love my metal but music is music and anyone who has the balls to get up and record themselves or perform on stage has my stamp of approval.

 

[Noatun]

No they don't. nor do they like showers, anything with less than total mechanical perfect ergardless of its grating and unenjoyable sound, getting haircuts and personal hygene.


As a fan of punk im opposed to anything with more than 4 power chords.

You forgot to mention that we are close-minded, beer-drinking, "Pantera-fearing" citizens devoid of social skills and friendly manners.

 

[Droppa Deuce]

I like metal.

Prog Metal (Dream theater etc)

RnB

Hip Hop

Jazz and Fusion

Classical

etc

If it fits the mood, I'll play it. E.g. metal during sex or in a club = NO

 

[biGBum333]

I have noticed it alot.
I see a metalhead and s/he loves their metal and hates every other Genre of music.

I too have seen it. I don't like the whole metal scene in general, but love the music (well some of it anyway).

OT: Pretty much listen to everything else under the sun, from hip-hop to ambient relaxation music to classical and old school 80s hits, and just... everything

 

[LordBattleSpank]

big metal fan... loved it all my life... i mostly listen to the old stuff like sabbath, but i also listen to a lot of modern metal like LOG and heaven shall burn... but there are many days where i just want to hear frank sinatra and dean martin... i also love jazz like the ink spots and billie holiday and am a huge fan of the blues... only music i find offensive is pop and that house and fidgit crap... and 30 seconds to mars

[LBS]

 

[ffian1]

As a Metalhead studying music at uni, I'd like to state that I find the stereotype extends to all kinds of music fans. There are Jazz guys I know who only like Jazz, Classical guys who only like Classical and brass band players who only like meat and pastry goods.

That having been said, I know plenty of them (except brass banders) who also love New-age folk, Industrial, EBM, Pop, Metal and really arty Electro-acoustic music.

From my perspective though, I find myself writing very little Metal, but doing a lot of Metal production - and as someone majoring in studio production and recording, I suppose it often looks like I'm only into Metal from the outside

 

[David_G]

I don't like any other genre, but if needed I can listen to them, or if I find a catchy tune.

 

[GeorgW]

I love metal, and I will listen to any genre. I also love classical music.

 

[Yopaz]

I like many genres. Rock, metal, pop, rap... etc. I'm not a fan of screamo though, it just irritates me.

Me neither, depends how far they go though. Rise Against and Thousand Foot Krutch sing and scream at times, the way they scream and how much is important, but I agree with you for the most part.

OT: You could have asked if those who listen to techno only listen to techno, or those who listen to classic only listen to classic. It's a stupid generalizing question, there will be those who prefer one genré and a few who only listen to one kind, but not too many who only like one.

 

[Outright Villainy]

The notion that metal heads only like metal is sort of stereotypical nonsense, and if you do see it its more of the exception rather than the rule, though it is understandable because in many cases the worst case example is the most visible.

Exactly so. Metal fans don't go around proclaiming their love for every genre, they just get on and listen to it, like most people. It's the fringe lunatics who proclaim their "true metalness" at every oppurtunity, since it's some kind of virtue if you don't listen to other genres. Mental.

Naturally, having such restrictions on their taste means they complain more, ergo they're the loudest, ergo they seem like a bigger group than they actually are.

No they don't. nor do they like showers, anything with less than total mechanical perfect ergardless of its grating and unenjoyable sound, getting haircuts and personal hygene.


As a fan of punk im opposed to anything with more than 4 power chords.

You forgot to mention that we are close-minded, beer-drinking, "Pantera-fearing" citizens devoid of social skills and friendly manners.

Yes! those too!

Ah where would we be without stereotypes?

Ill tell you where, judging each person as an individual whilst also developing a far greater appreciation for the tapestry which is humanity. *shudders*

Far too much effort. Specially for unwashed mettlers.

Exactly. What are you trying to, understand us? That's for wimps, we'll beat you up for that.

 

[Trent Lynch]

I'm a metal head, but sometimes you have to listen to some good old Jazz.

 

[ComicsAreWeird]

I like all kinds of genres. I started by liking Metal (Metallica,Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Black Sabbath, etc.) as a kid, but now i enjoy everything from arctic monkeys, the strokes, mando diao, arcade fire, the killers, muse, etc. I also enjoy a lot of classical music from everone from Mozart and Vivaldi to today´s film composers like John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Ennio Morricone, etc.