Why is heavy metal music hated so much by the American media?

You will be entirely unsurprised (I hope) to discover that the root of it lies in religion. First off, let's clarify: not all of the mainstream media hates metal. read more

Heavy Metal was never supposed to appeal to as wide an audience as rock or pop music. But, at the same time, the days of it being reviled outright by the media are long behind us. Heavy Metal music is widely understood to be a legitimate musical form that often includes virtuoso players and very good singers. read more

Metal elites will renounce any band that tastes success or goes mainstream, instead of appreciating the art these guys make. I seriously have no idea as to why Slipknot is hated among Metal elites. read more

While music appreciation of any kind is an entirely subjective experience, some people feel compelled to use faulty arguments that heavy metal is dangerous or just plain bad. Here are five common arguments they use. read more