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Proper Metal

“Proper Metal” is:

A category of Heavy Metal music for bands who have taken inspiration from The Metal Gods such as Judas Priest, Saxon, Iron Maiden, and Accept.

The Proper Metal sound is personified by screaming guitars with face melting solos, thunderous drums and pounding basslines.

Proper metal lyrics often deal with dark or serious subjects, like war, rebellion, and the occult. They can also be fantastical or explore mythology and history.

The Proper Metal look comprises the following:

Leather (black or white)
Other proper metal band T shirts
Studs & bullet belts
Long hair (where possible)
Flying V guitars

Very large drum kits

Proper Metallers NEVER:
Mime on stage
Pretend to play
Use backing tracks
*Play stadiums

*unless invited by The Metal Gods
by Onesmartfella March 24, 2024
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Proper-wise

"Proper-wise you dumass, we dont use any accent at all"
by Yuri56 September 25, 2018
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Proper Christmas

A drink I just invented. Equal parts eggnog and root beer with a shot of fireball.
I'll have a Proper Christmas
by VariationStranger October 4, 2025
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Proper gay

A really gay person. Sounds like the opposite gender. Walks crooked and is a pain in the ass the majority of the time.
by Wotd November 19, 2018
mugGet the Proper gaymug.

Proper Fuckall

Gem-Why aren’t the dishes washed?
Mike-I was too busy doing proper fuckall
by LordGodful October 17, 2023
mugGet the Proper Fuckallmug.

Proper Tom james

A boy who thinks he is a man and enjoys getting people sacked.
by LCP84 November 13, 2021
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proper mental

That football match last night was proper mental innit?
by Jesse Ehrmantrout June 2, 2022
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