End Metallophobia (previously named 'Fear of a metal planet')

http://metalinquisition.blogspot.com.au/2009/02/metal-inquisition-investigative-report_20.html Yes, I must admit that this came as a surprise to me as to what one of the world's *heaviest* metal band members actually do throughout their daily lives; and yet, on the other hand, it doesn't really surprise me. What I do know is that the members of Manowar sell plenty of albums, and live concerts at festivals worldwide - they must make alot of money. But this money doesn't last - the band also has expenses to pay, particularly when they are on tour and on the road: the road crew and logistics people, the equipment, the pyrotechnics, venues and the like.  These 'expenses' take a monumental proportion out of their incomes. Hence, they have to take on 'real jobs' in their spare time, and/or continue to live with their parents. Some of the replies to this post kind of make me sad, though - okay, Mr DeMaio has complained a number of times about poseur bands...

This is for the UK census so I'm assuming the UK has it's census the same year(s) as us (Australia).  I can only speak for Australia on this, but I am certainly happy to back England on this.  Let's make this campaign worldwide, or at least get all the English speaking countries on board. The idea behind this is to list Heavy Metal music as a religion, because even Star Wars fans can list Jedi as a religion, so why can't metal fans list their preferred music as a religion also? I don't consider any music as a religion myself, but am happy to list it as a special interest, just like football (or any other sports, though some would argue their sports are a religion also), Star Wars (or any other sci fi movies or TV), or any other type of music. And special interests are obsessions which sometimes can be followed 'religiously', just like religious people become fanatical about their faith just like any other special interest group.  And anyone fanatical a...

All, My friend (who calls herself Vera Metallum on Facebook and used to call herself Pagan Baby on Yahoo) has just entered the Miss Alternative 2010 'Beauty' Pagent.  Her decision to enter this competition prompted her to ask herself what is the definition of 'alternative'. This is a long 'essay' that she published on Facebook regarding the 'ins and outs' of being 'alternative' and what it means to be 'alternative'.  The essay begins with a definition of 'alternative'. Citing from http://www.dictionary.com/ , she states that an alternative (as a noun) is a choice limited to one of two or more possibilities, as of two things, propositions, or courses of action, the selection of which precludes the other possibility. one of the things, propositions, or courses of action that can be chosen. A possible or remaining course or choice. While as an adjective, it means Affording a choice of two or more things, propositions or courses...

I have decided to include some of these in this blog so one can read my opinion on what I believe. Some of these reviews will be on the Reading list, while others will be from other articles I have read online, as well as previous contributions I have made to various social networking and blogging sites (and even an old DIY website I used to have with the now defunct Geocities, which was powered by Yahoo! [TM]). They are there for your own enjoyment as well as to use as a reference to further research (though I do ask that if you are going to quote from me, you do give me due credit)!!!

I am appalled at some of the comments on this discussion forum. Not everyone has to like everyone or every type of music, but some of the comments on this site are inexcusible and unacceptable. There are two threads so far: What kind of music do you like? carol Wot kinda muzic do u ppl lyk .......?? lemme c ya tastes... 5/16/08 ♫♪Gunjan♪♫ punk..rock..blues..jazz..bit of pop... 5/22/08 Christopher Heavy Metal 5/23/08 carol christopher sux !!! 2 5/31/08 carol julian plz get lost from this community b4 i remove u !!! 10/3/08 SATYA well i lisn to pop, country, blues, jazz, ballads, rock n roll, hard rock, punk, classical western, soprano, yeah mostly everything except hip hop and metal i like everything. my favs are western classical and classic rock....beatles, stones, the who etc 11/2/08 ShReYa!! RIP jay heavy metal sucks!! AS STATED......... its no music it's just noise....... n those who love metal r retard person My response: These people are calling *us* retar...

http://news.psydir.com/Psychology-Articles/genes-dont-make-you-racist/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PsydirNews+%28Psydir+News+%7C+Published+News%29 If that is the case, they don't make you metallophobic either.

I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand. Moral: You can only understand something by trying it yourself The relevance to Heavy Metal: you only understand heavy metal by listening to the songs and the bands, knowing the lyrics, knowing the fans, knowing 'what's not (and what's not)' in the heavy metal scene (in other words, what's popular and what's not), going to gigs etcetera etcetra. Let's break it down: I see, I forget: If you only see something once, say on Tv, or hear it on the radio, then you will have little chance of remembering. I hear, I remember: The more you hear it, the more of it you will remember. I do, I understand: But the more you immerse yourself in the scene (ie the more you do), the more you understand.

THE BILL OF RIGHTS Have you hugged your Congressman today? 15 Sep .THE BILL OF RIGHTS Posted by admin Published in Have you hugged your Congressman today? THE BILL OF RIGHTS The Amendments to the Constitution Ratified 1791 ARTICLES IN ADDITION TO, AND AMENDMENT OF, THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PROPOSED BY CONGRESS, AND RATIFIED BY THE LEGISLATURES OF THE SEVERAL STATES, PURSUANT TO THE 5th ARTICLE OF THE ORIGINAL CONSTITUTION. (The first 10 Amendments were ratified 15 December 1791, and form what is known as the ‘Bill of Rights’.) AMENDMENT I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a re-dress of grievances. AMENDMENT II A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed...

Okay, for those reading this blog entry, you will probably be wondering what I'm talking about. Well, here goes. For the purposes of comparison with heavy metal, I have decided to coin the abbreviation GOTM (Genres Other Than Metal). This is not to say that GOTMs have nothing in common with Metal. For instance, some genres like punk, blues, hard rock or prog rock, can be very heavy. But a band like Pink Floyd, for instance, aren't quite the same as say, Motley Crue. Neither are the Sex Pistols, the Cure, or the Gang of Four are like Iron Maiden. Or neither could you say Muddy Waters or George Thoroughgood like Napalm Death? Or even Bon Jovi or Aerosmith have anything in common with Dark Throne or Burzum (even though they exist under the same category of 'heavy metal')? Technically, all these genres share some commonalities with Heavy Metal, because they are loud and distorted, yet there are some differences in the lyrics, the image of it's followers, or even t...