metalhead

A metalhead is any fan of metal music. That's it. There are many different kinds of metalhead, just like there are many different types of metal. Most metalheads, despite what genre they like, are classified by the mainstream as "wierd," "scary," or even "emo goth posers." Note: Metalheads are not emo or anything like it, except for metalcore listeners who don't seem to know the difference. If you go up to most metalheads and talk to them, you may find that they are intelligent people. However, as with all groups of people, there will always be some that are... less-than desirable. These people should NOT be the basis for judging metalheads, just like terrorists should not be the basis for judging muslims, nazis should not be the basis for judging Germans, rednecks should not be the basis for judging Americans, etc. Most metalheads are generally misunderstood and just want to listen to the music they are passionate about, and have a good fuckin' time.

Joey the metalhead: A 15 year old who discovered bands like Iron Maiden and Slayer, and mostly listens to the old stuff. He also enjoys some new stuff, like Mastodon.

Kevin the Metalhead: Listens to mainstream, modern metal, such as Slipknot and Avenged Sevenfold. Is often discriminated against by other metalheads for liking that music, and doesn't seem to know the difference between metal and emo.

John the metalhead: 35 years old, with a family. He listened to metal as a kid, and while his hair might not be as long as it used to be, and he dresses more "average," he still loves to listen to bands like Judas Priest and Megadeth.

Then there's Jake the metalhead. Jake thinks that ALL metal is awesome, and listens to Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Power Metal, Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Groove metal, Black Metal, metalcore, and Nu-metal. He likes basically any kind of metal he can get his hand on, and rejects no genre of metal. He listens to Iron Maiden, Sabaton, Judas Priest, Slayer, Amon Amarth, All That Remains, Black Sabbath, Hammerfall, Emperor, Megadeth, Venom, Iced Earth, Slipknot, Testament, Morbid Angel, Exodus, Lamb of God, Mastodon, Rush, Cannibal Corpse, White Zombie, and any other band that makes the beautiful sound known as metal.

by Jake the Metalhead June 11, 2009

metalhead

All these definitions are bullshit. Metalheads do NOT follow a specific look or all listen to the same bands. What's considered "metal" is so diverse and open ended that there are tons of different types of metal heads. You've got your mainstream nu-metal/metalcore, thrash, death, black, power, grind, all of that kind of stuff, and everybody enjoys different kinds of metal outside of the mainstream metalheads and perceptions of them. You don't have to exclusively listen to Slayer, Metallica, or Cannibal Corpse. Hell, you don't even have to like any of the "classic" bands. You don't need to be a long haired, dim-witted delinquent either. Or drink/do drugs. You can dress however you want; you wouldn't be able to tell some metalheads apart from people who despise metal because they look the same. As long as you like some form of the metal spectrum, it's all good.

listen to whatever you like and don't be bound to to supposed "mandatory" metalhead bands. Explore as much metal as possible.

by Planisphaerium April 16, 2006

Metalhead Chick

A girl who listens to metal. Incredibly rare compared to the amount of metalhead guys.

Guy 1: Dude I got a date with a metalhead chick last night.
Guy 2: No way, shut up they don't exist.

by Wigglesnapper March 3, 2011

closet metalhead

A person who thoroughly enjoys metal, rock, alternative or other headbanging music but doesn't express it or know it yet.

Alyssa loved rock n roll but kept it a secret for fear of what her parents or friends may think. She was a closet metalhead.

Pop music became repetative and annoying after a while, so Don turned to classic rock and found that he loved it. He was a closet metalhead all along.

by AngieInRealLife August 3, 2012

fake metalhead

Usually people who are ex-swagfags are pretending to be emo and listen to music by sleeping with sirens and pierce the veil even though pierce the veil is not an actual metal band in reality it is rock however a fake metalhead probably started listening to fake metal in early 2013 or late 2012. Real metalheads usually know the difference between the posers and the real deal (i am personally more of a rock fan but i enjoy some metal) fake metalheads are also normally female (though some male too) and are normally between the ages of 12 and 14.

Fake metalhead: omgomgomg i <3 kellin quinn and sws they so hot omg yea i hate justin bieber and one direction im different YEA

Actual metal fan: cool. Ever listen to black sabbath?

Fake metalhead: lol who

by SPACEJAM December 3, 2013

real metalhead

A person who knows they listen to real metal, but won't brag or rub it in people's faces. A real metalhead knows alot of bands, listens to either old or new ones, regardless if they're mainstream or underground. A real metalhead doesn't judge others by their appearance or bands they listen to. The way you dress doesn't make you a metalhead.

Dam. That guy is a real metalhead. He knows alot of bands and goes to shows and has a good time. He doesn't care what others think about his appearance.

by Skeletonwitch666 January 5, 2016

metalhead

a dedicated listener to any kind of metal music. is thouht to be angry and violent and evil, but is less likely to kill than a rapper. DOES NOT require the hair or gear, but must respect the genre for its music and not its image.

metalhead: james, the 40-year-old who lives and breathes music, but has a loving family, kids and is no longer an alcoholic.


retard trying to capitalise on the image: fred, the 24-year-old wannabee metalhead who thinks korn are heavy, and believes that rap has a place in metal.

by prolific dowloader November 23, 2004