I absolutely love how many elements this song blends together. Electronic chorus, metal-core verse, power ballad bridge, thrash metal, then just a brutal ending. Chef’s kiss on this one.

What is your favorite metal song that you just can’t share with your non-metal friends?

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    Reddit refugee - So I think I might be considered a baby metal head, though I just started getting into this genre. I’m guessing that what I’ve been listening to is more “light metal” but I have no idea

    I had never listened to metal before and always though it was too screamy, but I let youtube music autoplay do it’s thing, and it has somehow played some songs that I genuinely really, really dig

    It started by playing me Sabaton, but I’ve somehow veered towards artists like Beast in Black - it seems more melodic?

    Some of my favorites so far are:

    • They Don’t Care About Us by Beast in Black (I know is based on Michael Jackson’s)
    • No Surrender by Beast in Black
    • Sweet True Lies by Beast in Black
    • My Dystopia by Beast in Black
    • Presence of Mind by Dynazty
    • Heartless Madness by Dynazty
    • Fly Away by GloryHammer
    • Night of the Werewolves by Unleash the Archers

    I’m not sure why, but I think I’ve seen some judgments against people who listen to these bands. Maybe they’re overrated or not the real deal or the stereotypical “starter metal bands”? Either way, as a musician (Violist in orchestras) I love how these songs have a tune to them and are melodic. I tend to veer away if it’s too monotone or screamy, but I’m open to more suggestions :)

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      My wife, who is not a metal head, was amazed to discover the vast number of sub-genres within the broader metal community. Like what you like, other people can like what they like and that’s ok!

      As a classically trained musician, have you looked into Tool at all? Their song construction is amazingly complex and fascinating.

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        Yeah like I honestly had no idea! I thought it was just like screamo but with some more tune and less screamy, but a lot of it I’m really enjoying a lot!

        I haven’t looked into Tool yet, I know of it, but I’ll give it a listen! I’m a sucker for blasting Beast in Black going home on the garden state parkway lmao

        Edit: Checked out Tool, sounds good, but maybe not as “hype” as what I’m looking for? I just searched for a community “best of” playlist. Found Schism, which I remember from playing guitar hero lol