To start, I have to say that I love the sense of community that exists among metal fans. I've been to a huge number of concerts and festivals, and at the metal or rock ones there's virtually no trouble - no drunken fights, no aggro, and no people dying from drug use, so in manyTo start, I have to say that I love the sense of community that exists among metal fans. I've been to a huge number of concerts and festivals, and at the metal or rock ones there's virtually no trouble – no drunken fights, no aggro, and no people dying from drug use, so in many ways the metal community is great. However, there is also a negative side where people seem opposed to success with many bands that move up to big venues being accused of having "sold out" or not being as good as they used to be, similarly any band that gets radio or TV coverage seems to get the same. The recent fuss about Metallica playing Glastonbury festival has produced a huge amount of posts on social media, and while there are plenty from open minded people, there have also been so many posts that certainly can't be decscribed as tolerant or open minded. Are metalheads more narrow minded than people who go to Glastonbury? Judging by many of the posts containing mindless abuse I've seen on my facebook feed from metal fans aimed at people who go to Glastonbury, then sadly there does seem to be [...]
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