Why DO so many People Hate Heavy Metal?

Originally posted by Jack of Blades
I just dont understand it.People odnt like punk ROck too very much(Well i dont listen to it)

The reason I don't like it is because it just sounds like soundbites of a car accident being played over and over agian.

Plus, I'm all about lyrics, ey.

Because people who claim to "love" MUSIC often can't love MUSIC without words, which are -- weirdly -- nothing to do with the music at all.

-AC

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
Because people who claim to "love" [b]MUSIC often can't love MUSIC without words, which are -- weirdly -- nothing to do with the music at all.

-AC [/B]

If you're referring to my post, carnalito, I dont know what you're trying to accomplish. I prefer lyrics in a song, unless the song is intended to be an instrumental.

And I've never made a post saying "I love music"; cars and guns are my passions as well as my areas of expertise.

Originally posted by Quiero Mota
The reason I don't like it is because it just sounds like soundbites of a car accident being played over and over agian.

Plus, I'm all about lyrics, ey.

Yeah I can understand that, but metal can have some very good lyrics. Metal is not for everyone I used to like hip hop (well still do but not as much), but I prefer alternative now. In my opinion metal is more intense and not every one has that mindset.

In saying that I was listening to method and busta rhymes yesterday, sometimes hip hop makes you wanna just.....

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
Because people who claim to "love" [b]MUSIC often can't love MUSIC without words, which are -- weirdly -- nothing to do with the music at all.

-AC [/B]

Interesting.

But what about classical music?

Check out (HED) P.E. Probably the best band around right now. In my eye's. Lyrics are hard, meaningfull. And what they preach is how they live.

Also Kottonmouth Kings are a great band. They just dong give a **** and do what they want.

Mushroomhead is awsome insane if your into somewhat horror/lsd/keyboard.

Originally posted by Quiero Mota
If you're referring to my post, carnalito, I dont know what you're trying to accomplish. I prefer lyrics in a song, unless the song is intended to be an instrumental.

And I've never made a post saying "I love music"; cars and guns are my passions as well as my areas of expertise.

I was referring to people who make that kind of remark. If you prefer songs with lyrics, that's cool with me, your preference.

My point was that it makes no sense for someone to act like they love and adore music when they need text to enjoy the experience.

Originally posted by BobbyD
But what about classical music?

What about it? I don't remember Mozart being a lyrical genius.

-AC

My friend loves Archenemy. Singing like that (and then my shock when found out it was a girl) and the fact that I can't hear the words really makes it suck. That said, I really like the instrumental work in Archenemy.

You mean that music part? You like the music?

Well...this may come as a shock...but...that's the main part.

-AC

I like lyrics....they i,prove my enjoyment when listening to a song...nothing to do with AC said..just generally speaking....I try to be the debbiejo of the Music Forum.

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
What about it? I don't remember Mozart being a lyrical genius.

-AC

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No, silly. I think you misunderstood me. ...was actually defending your point in previous post....that classical music falls into a category that does not have any lyrics....thus purely instrumental. Does classical music to YOU fall in this category?...the category that one usually likes music ONLY because they can hear the words, when it really has nothing to do with words, period? Did that make sense?

Originally posted by BobbyD
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No, silly. I think you misunderstood me. ...was actually defending your point in previous post....that classical music falls into a category that does not have any lyrics....thus purely instrumental. Does classical music to YOU fall in this category?...the category that one usually likes music ONLY because they can hear the words, when it really has nothing to do with words, period? Did that make sense?

There's "classical" music with lyrics....usually great lyrics too....nothing to contribute...fits in well with the debbie theme.

Originally posted by S.C.U.D DF
Check out (HED) P.E. Probably the best band around right now.

😂

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
You mean that music part? You like the music?

Well...this may come as a shock...but...that's the main part.

-AC

Originally posted by JohnnyDo3
Why DO so many People Hate Heavy Metal? <--- Hell I love metal the people who hates metal are d LAMERS cause they can't HANDLE it they rather listen to linkin prick, limp dickshit and Butt**** boys

THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is why people hate metal. Love the music, sure. Of course, take offense when someone tries to bash it. But, NEVER EVER go on a rant like this. "Metal is teh superior! Anyone who doesn't is a lil emo kid who listens to Linkin Park lol!" No. Respect other people's taste as you would want yours to be. It's cocky attitudes like this, which gets us (especially those Black Metal kids), a bad rep as bitchy elitists. Shut up, brat. So what if we listen to music that's more "kvlt" than the girl who sits next to you in geometry class. You know, the one with the HIM hoodie? Be modest about it for the love of God. Hell, for all I know, you could listen to Slipknot and Korn and the like. You'd get eaten alive by "real" metalheads.

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Originally posted by Nellinator
Ya, but I like lyrics a lot. That's why I like country. Bad singing and lyrics can ruin good instrumentals and bad instrumentals can ruin a good lyrics.

An instrumental doesn't have lyrics, first off.

Second, if words can ruin music for you, then I suggest you take a long look at your views before saying you love music.

-AC

Well Good lyrics can make the song someone is playing sound even beter

Originally posted by Jack of Blades
Well Good lyrics can make the song someone is playing sound even beter

They can't make it SOUND anything, they're words.

I assume you mean vocals, which is a sound. I've done this debate to death anyway.

-AC

Originally posted by Nellinator
Ya, but I like lyrics a lot. That's why I like country. Bad singing and lyrics can ruin good instrumentals and bad instrumentals can ruin a good lyrics.

What does that have to specifically do with metal?

Originally posted by Jack of Blades
I just dont understand it.People odnt like punk ROck too very much(Well i dont listen to it)

i think that when you mention the word "HEAVY METAL" ppl almost in all cases are thinking a bout the worst examples with ppl screamin and trhowing guitars all over the stage. Altough i like some songs with "screaming". Because i dont generally like the "bang your head in the wall" kinda metal, i have got my ears on "power metal" witch often has Good singing (even with pop standards). So when you say you listen to metal ppl Gets the image of screamin ppl trashing up the stage.

And i can say that atleas here in sweden the metal fans seems to be fewer and fewer by the minute. All they do is listen to hip hop and POP-techno