Why do so many people seem to misunderstand metal music?

Hi there Metal as such is indeed an interesting genre. I think lots of people misunderstand Metal/Heavy Metal because they barely dare scratching the surface, not even think about digging deeper. read more

So it is natural that people who dislike metal (its sound, its message or both) will react to this provocation with revulsion. Other genres can also exhibit this. Some hip-hop and punk music has a similar emphasis on aggression and confrontation. read more

For over 40 years people across the world have explored Metal and it's many subgenres. So many misjudgements popped up over time that I believe it is important to let people know how misunderstood the music really is. read more