Do we have any metalheads here?

"I wouldn't go around calling myself a Metalhead coz i'm definitely not yr stereotypical long haired black t-shirt wearing fool..."

Well if you knew what being a metalhead was really about you'd probably take back that statement. Where does the word fool come from? Since when is someone a fool for the length of their hair or the type of clothing they wear?

You are not a metalhead, but it's not because of the hair or clothes.
 
MysticMorris said:
Metal is awesome, Pantera not on your list mate?
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Love Pantera, Phil and Dime(RIP). They just didn't make my all-time cut mostly for not having very many full studio albums out compared to most metal bands of that stature. As for talent and live performances they were amazing.

The pre-Cowboys From Hell albums are ok but not great. IMO And after Cowboys and Vulgar, even though I enjoy Far Beyond and Trendkill, they just didn't have the same ???????? that Cowboys and Vulgar had. And Reinventing was only so-so. Again, IMO
 
unohu69 said:
yuuup, still best show ever was Slayer. but seen a bunch of others also. Still nothing like classic 80's metal either. Way to hard to pick top 10's in most things I love, cannabis, Music, and hot hollywood actresses....
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I agree. Top 10ing the best Metal bands is impossible. But I went by how often I listen to and how much I enjoy the actual music and artist. I've met most of my top ten picks.
Maiden, Halford, Tom-Kerry, Dave, Kirk, Chuck-Eric, Peter, Mille and Blackie. And I have a great story for each one but I'll mention Blackie because WASP is kind of the one that sticks out most on my list when compared to the others. WASP is more a hair metal band although through the years they have become very political and progressed well.
I met Blackie at a Minnesota show where Metal Church was opening up for them. Blackie rolled into the parking lot hours before the show, me and my friend just happened to be there as the place was opening up. I was fairly surprised seeing him roll up driving a bigrig with a clan following him in trucks and motorcycles. I instinctively just stuck my fist in the air and as he drove by he stuck his head out and yelled "FUCK! lol We went up to him and he came over and we talked for a good 30 minutes. He had some guys go in and when they came out they told him it was a no go. He got all fired up and walked in. We stayed out by the rig and road crew because we were heavy in conversation with a few of those guys to. About 5 minutes later Blackie came out and said they weren't going to play because his crazy mic setup which breaths fire and weighs a ton could not be setup on the venue's stage because of safety regulations, they also couldn't do certain types of pyrotechnics which he said the venue didn't inform him of before hand. So they were out of there. We were like NO FUCKING WAY. Just disappointed. He apologized and we talked another 30 minutes or so. He asked if we wanted to ride Elvis, which is the name of his mic stand setup. They opened up the rig and we got in and checked it out, it was a very cool moment. We got some signed shirts and photos, said our farewells and some dude jumped into the rig and Blackie got a some awesome hog and rode off to the next venue. As he rode off he actually made an effort to slow down, look back and give us the fist up. One of the coolest artists I've ever met.
 

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ink the world said:
42 year old Metalhead with two sons ages 5 & 7 and both metalheads.

Grew up in the 70-80's.
First concert: Kiss in the old Boston Garden, I was so young I was in awe of it all, 1978-1979
Best show: 1997 Ozzfest w/ Ozzy, Sabbath and Pantera


Favorite bands:
Pantera
Slayer
Sabbath
Old Ozzy
Old Van Halen
Lamb of God
Priest
Maiden
Metallica (pre black album)
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Great list ink. I guess Sabbath should be on any Metal list really, the godfathers of Metal. IMO Love early Van Halen as well and Ozzy as a solo act should of definitely been on my list as I listen to his early albums often and have enjoyed a few OzzFests. Only real Ozzy show I saw was the No Rest tour, kinda after his greatness IMO.
 
thehole said:
Well if you knew what being a metalhead was really about you'd probably take back that statement. Where does the word fool come from? Since when is someone a fool for the length of their hair or the type of clothing they wear?
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Well all i am saying is I love my music loud and heavy, but these days metal has become a fashion not just a music style and as always I'll dress the same way i've always dressed... half my mates are full on "metalheads" and they're a joke as far as clothing goes, they wouldn't be caught dead in anything but a black t-shirt and skin tight black jeans. I go to the same shows with em and wear whatever.
 
I understand what you are saying, but it's all opinion. Maybe your friends that dress the look think your digs are shit. It's casual.
 
One more before I go to work.:bigjoint:

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Not sure I'd say I'm a metalhead, but definately seen my share of metal bands
Judas Priest
Motorhead
Black Sabbath
Dio
Ozzy
Anthrax
Metallica
Alice in Chains
Van Halen
Motely Crue
Scorpions...the list is pretty long now that think of it, going to concerts has been a passion of mine for a while now
 
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