Something that pisses me off... (indie, metal, rock, genre)

Melkor · 12-23-2006, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Seltzer

Not all metal fans are - just the elitists.

But I agree that you get it in all subgenres - not just black and death.

Well, I have only had run-ins with the Black Metal fans really. As far as other genres go, I don't think Power Metallers are bad. They actually try to help others to get into the genre, without being sanctimonious to new fans. Though I can consider myself an 'Elitist' of the genre too, I am into the A-Z of Power Metal bands...and I am a nice guy.

Seltzer · 12-23-2006, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Melkor

Well, I have only had run-ins with the Black Metal fans really. As far as other genres go, I don't think Power Metallers are bad. They actually try to help others to get into the genre, without being sanctimonious to new fans. Though I can consider myself an 'Elitist' of the genre too, I am into the A-Z of Power Metal bands...and I am a nice guy.

I agree power metallers generally aren't too bad - but you get the odd one who will pass any metal with growling off as rubbish.

But yes, most of the run-ins seem to occur with black metal fans. As much as I like thrash metal, some of the thrash fans can be a bit elitist.