A Metal Purist doesn't necessarily favor one genre of metal over another. They aren't like metal elitists.. The difference between a metal purist and a MetalHead is the fact that Metalheads will also allow core to be called Metal, where as a Metal Purist realizes the difference between the 2 separate genre's backgrounds. For instance core is a music genre fusing elements of hardcore punk and various forms of electronic music. Where as Metal has its roots from blues rock and psychedelic rock. A Metal Purist realizes the difference between the 2 genres and will defend the Metal name against people who try to infuse the 2 genres. Hence the name PURE.
"Core is nothing like metal, I am a Metal-Purist."
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1. Noun referring to a heavy metal fan who subscribes to the ideology of heavy metal purism.

2. Noun referring to a heavy metal musician who does not incorporate elements from outside of the heave metal genre into his or her music.

Also referred to as 'metal purist' or 'metal-purist'.
When the name of Kuopio's choirmaster was revealed in autumn, heavy metal purists got upset.

Following the breakup of the Runaways and the huge success of Joan Jett's first two albums, Lita Ford emerged as a solo artist and a true heavy metal purist.
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