Question to heavy metal listeners

[JustGeorge]

Ya know, I feel confident about that with me but people still.get confused. Like the guy who asked me about Judas Priest, I feel he may need to get glasses, lol. But Metallica? Mercyful Fate? I cannot possibly get on more black and still look good (like I cannot pull off black lipstick). And then people ask me about Alice in Chains, STP and even Elton John and Billy Joel. And all I can think is common!
Guitar people are about the only ones who consistently see it, especially if Zeppelin or the Doors are mentioned. Everybody else, I don't know what they see but it's not what I see.

Some days I do the Goth thing, and then its not so unexpected. But I can't help but wonder what folks think when they hear Megadeth blaring from the van, and see me getting out wearing something like this:

 

[rational experiences]

When NASA is studying brain mind and sound for a thesis to use against us...it's why the question was asked.

 

[mangalavara]

Some days I do the Goth thing, and then its not so unexpected. But I can't help but wonder what folks think when they hear Megadeth blaring from the van, and see me getting out wearing something like this:

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I would think that person needs to be on RF if she isn't on RF already.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Some days I do the Goth thing, and then its not so unexpected. But I can't help but wonder what folks think when they hear Megadeth blaring from the van, and see me getting out wearing something like this:

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It's not even Goth. At this point I think it's more a highly refined metal look, because guitarists and other band types are those who see it.
I don't know what it is that others see. Except that one lady who somehow got Trump supporter (which is about as off as people asking me where stuff is in stores where the employees are wearing bright blue or orange aprons and generally blue jeans).

 

[JustGeorge]

It's not even Goth. At this point I think it's more a highly refined metal look, because guitarists and other band types are those who see it.
I don't know what it is that others see. Except that one lady who somehow got Trump supporter (which is about as off as people asking me where stuff is in stores where the employees are wearing bright blue or orange aprons and generally blue jeans).

'highly refined metal look'.

I like that title, but I want to see some examples!

 

[Shadow Wolf]

'highly refined metal look'.

I like that title, but I want to see some examples!

Nothing loud like Dave Mustain with a black camp shirt on (he's also a ginger), but with some black makeup and nail polish, lip and eyebrow pierced, and ears pierced. (Three in each lobe and industrial in my left ear). And often oversized/baggy clothing, because yes, just because from jeans alone I did grow accustomed to having more leg room than what many dresses have (I do miss the pocket space also) lmao.

 

[JustGeorge]

Nothing loud like Dave Mustain with a black camp shirt on (he's also a ginger), but with some black makeup and nail polish, lip and eyebrow pierced, and ears pierced. (Three in each lobe and industrial in my left ear). And often oversized/baggy clothing, because yes, just because from jeans alone I did grow accustomed to having more leg room than what many dresses have (I do miss the pocket space also) lmao.

Sounds like a good style to me!

 

[Viker]

When I tell people I listen to heavy metal music, they act as if I offended them and they act angry. My question is, what kind of reactions do you receive, when people learn you listen to heavy metal music?

I get mixed reactions. Some will act offended or jump right into harsh criticism of the genre. Some will concur or at least not get butt hurt and defensive.