a seemingly useless label to describe someone who enjoys the heavier side of the music scene. freedom of expression is what it's all about
"metalhead"-you don't like cannibal corpse??? go listen to your faggy billy talent you're so not a metalhead if you don't like cannibal corpse!!
"joeblow"- ughhh get the fuck out of my sight, unlike you i don't label myself, i just am.
"joeblow"- ughhh get the fuck out of my sight, unlike you i don't label myself, i just am.
by quwijybow July 18, 2010
Metalhead is a popular term for a devoted fan of Death, Thrash or Speed metal music and is often used interchangeably with the term "headbanger"; since the early 1990s, however, the use of the latter term has declined in favor of the more fashionable "metalhead" tag. Metalheads are often associated with evil, satanism and brutality.
There is one school of thought among the metal subculture that the "metalhead" and "headbanger" labels represent distinctive groups within it (i.e. Death, Speed, Thrash metal), with metalhead being a generic term for metal fans as a whole and headbangers representing older fans or fans of "heavy metal" styles(i.e. Iron Maiden). This idea does have some merit as older "heavy metal" fans often dress in a distinctively 'retro' fashion, favour different or more traditional bands and eschew some aspects of the culture that have developed in recent years. Younger fans delight in the use of heavily-distorted guitars, harsh vocals that are low-pitched and/or growled, morbid lyrics, fast-paced rhythms, violent themes, imagery and stage personae, and unconventional song structures. Nevertheless, both groups share common interests that go beyond a preferred musical style and together comprise a distinctive brutal counterculture.
There is one school of thought among the metal subculture that the "metalhead" and "headbanger" labels represent distinctive groups within it (i.e. Death, Speed, Thrash metal), with metalhead being a generic term for metal fans as a whole and headbangers representing older fans or fans of "heavy metal" styles(i.e. Iron Maiden). This idea does have some merit as older "heavy metal" fans often dress in a distinctively 'retro' fashion, favour different or more traditional bands and eschew some aspects of the culture that have developed in recent years. Younger fans delight in the use of heavily-distorted guitars, harsh vocals that are low-pitched and/or growled, morbid lyrics, fast-paced rhythms, violent themes, imagery and stage personae, and unconventional song structures. Nevertheless, both groups share common interests that go beyond a preferred musical style and together comprise a distinctive brutal counterculture.
That metalhead drank all of my beer.
That metalhead pawned my Ipod.
That metalhead screwed my mom.
That metalhead ate my goldfish.
That metalhead pawned my Ipod.
That metalhead screwed my mom.
That metalhead ate my goldfish.
by The Father of Lies March 27, 2008
non ignorant in general. people that think about things. some people go extreme and some people dont. some metal heads like to hang out with non-metal heads. it depends. some are girls some are guys some are just awesome some are mean.
its about the music.
they tend to care less about what people think of them. they like to listen to their music loud. most of them like long hair not all.they tend to be passionate about subjects and are open to knew ideas. some go extreme w/tats or piercings(lip piercings) and will basically shun society, but others kinda fake it so that they can get ppl to like metal also. the best metal head is someone that can be nice and chill with people and not really care and get others turned on to metal because some of the unfortunate havent been exposed to it.
the sexuality of metal heads, well i havent really looked into it, i think most are straight, some girls are more sexual because of hormones but idk, the really dont wanna be whores though. lol.
its about the music.
they tend to care less about what people think of them. they like to listen to their music loud. most of them like long hair not all.they tend to be passionate about subjects and are open to knew ideas. some go extreme w/tats or piercings(lip piercings) and will basically shun society, but others kinda fake it so that they can get ppl to like metal also. the best metal head is someone that can be nice and chill with people and not really care and get others turned on to metal because some of the unfortunate havent been exposed to it.
the sexuality of metal heads, well i havent really looked into it, i think most are straight, some girls are more sexual because of hormones but idk, the really dont wanna be whores though. lol.
metalhead:i love death metal, some black metal and goth rock. not really into mainstream but i wont critcize ppl for liking it everyone has their days.
i seem nice but sometimes i just get frustrated with the ignorant, but i try to accept that opinions are always changing and it doesn't just mean that dopeople are plain ignorant.
i seem nice but sometimes i just get frustrated with the ignorant, but i try to accept that opinions are always changing and it doesn't just mean that dopeople are plain ignorant.
by heyametalhead February 9, 2010
A Grouping of people who listen to metal music, From Alternative Metal to Death Metal to Symphonic Metal to Grind core to New Wave American Metal that is today.
Tend to Wear Band Shirt To Represent and Support the Bands They Respect so Much.
Most Tend To Be Quite Smart In Most Aspects, and Usually Know Quite A Bit Of History Behind There Musical Styles.
Known Well For There Ability To Party And Get Hammered. The Term Metal Head Refers to There Music Being Hard, And Strong Like Metal the Head Part in Metal Head is Related To the Head Bang Which is Seen Alot Throughout Metal Head Culture, We Also Have Metal To Thank for the Devil Horns.
Tend to Wear Band Shirt To Represent and Support the Bands They Respect so Much.
Most Tend To Be Quite Smart In Most Aspects, and Usually Know Quite A Bit Of History Behind There Musical Styles.
Known Well For There Ability To Party And Get Hammered. The Term Metal Head Refers to There Music Being Hard, And Strong Like Metal the Head Part in Metal Head is Related To the Head Bang Which is Seen Alot Throughout Metal Head Culture, We Also Have Metal To Thank for the Devil Horns.
A Clique or Group Of People That Wear Band Shirts Ripped and Faded Jeans, Along with Studded Braclets Can Be called Metalheads
by Metal Is Law November 17, 2008
A metal head is someone who listens to metal. Any metal at all. Shut up with all this "only 80s thrash metal" bullshit, and all the "true and false metal" crap.
Both thrash and nu-metal can be good in their own ways. There's no such thing as a "false metal" band. If it's metal, it's metal. Period. Who cares what genre Slipknot is in? Who cares if Testament is from the 80s? They're both metal, so it's not wrong for a metalhead to like them. I personally like both of them, so just stop the stupid debate of which bands are true and which are not.
However, a metalhead may indeed despise such music as rap, pop, or pop punk, for either being mainstream, or full of shit. And most of it is. However, just because a band is mainstream does not specifically mean it sucks. So System of a Down appeared on MTV. Does that mean they're the worst thing to happen to music since 50 Cent? No! They're simply getting their music out to more people. If you really want to vent your anger out because a band is popular, go take it out on their stereotypical fans, for being such airheaded idiots and making the band look bad - not the band itself.
As for the dress code, there is no set one. Most metalheads, however, can be characterized by either shoulder-length or shaven hair, leather jackets, band t-shirts, and lots of studs and spikes in their accessories. There is also no set way to behave in order to be a metalhead. You don't have to do drugs, you don't have to drink, and you don't have to be the toughest S.O.B. in the world who can demolish 20 asses in a fight. You can be a very friendly sweet person who hates fighting and still be a metalhead.
Just be yourself, and listen to all the great metal you love. That, is what makes you a metalhead. Not taking drugs and ranting about true and false metal. That, is what you call an intentional conformist.
Both thrash and nu-metal can be good in their own ways. There's no such thing as a "false metal" band. If it's metal, it's metal. Period. Who cares what genre Slipknot is in? Who cares if Testament is from the 80s? They're both metal, so it's not wrong for a metalhead to like them. I personally like both of them, so just stop the stupid debate of which bands are true and which are not.
However, a metalhead may indeed despise such music as rap, pop, or pop punk, for either being mainstream, or full of shit. And most of it is. However, just because a band is mainstream does not specifically mean it sucks. So System of a Down appeared on MTV. Does that mean they're the worst thing to happen to music since 50 Cent? No! They're simply getting their music out to more people. If you really want to vent your anger out because a band is popular, go take it out on their stereotypical fans, for being such airheaded idiots and making the band look bad - not the band itself.
As for the dress code, there is no set one. Most metalheads, however, can be characterized by either shoulder-length or shaven hair, leather jackets, band t-shirts, and lots of studs and spikes in their accessories. There is also no set way to behave in order to be a metalhead. You don't have to do drugs, you don't have to drink, and you don't have to be the toughest S.O.B. in the world who can demolish 20 asses in a fight. You can be a very friendly sweet person who hates fighting and still be a metalhead.
Just be yourself, and listen to all the great metal you love. That, is what makes you a metalhead. Not taking drugs and ranting about true and false metal. That, is what you call an intentional conformist.
True metalhead: (wearing a Slipknot shirt) Man, I'm bored. Anyone got a metal CD I can listen to?
False metalhead: (stoned out of his mind) yo u stupid lozer, Slipnot sux dik. Why doncha lizzen to true metal liek Pantera and Testament, u fuckin poser! Get high an' drunk, jus' liek all of uz!
True metalhead: For your information, I like both of them, and I don't need to be a stoned fucktard to show it.
False metalhead: Whuh? U cal meh namez?? Gah! (falls to the floor, knocked out)
False metalhead: (stoned out of his mind) yo u stupid lozer, Slipnot sux dik. Why doncha lizzen to true metal liek Pantera and Testament, u fuckin poser! Get high an' drunk, jus' liek all of uz!
True metalhead: For your information, I like both of them, and I don't need to be a stoned fucktard to show it.
False metalhead: Whuh? U cal meh namez?? Gah! (falls to the floor, knocked out)
by SomeBadJoke October 28, 2006
considerening now,because of all these different but very good subgenres of metal, i don't even know anymore!!!it is used to describe the dedicated and true metal fan.sadly we now judge some person just because they like slipknot.look im a fan of all metal genres and i just need to say it:we have turned against each other. in the very begining it was about the music & fandom & that was all.Now we are all in disarray,pitted against one and other.heavy,nu,traditional, or whatever other subgenres that came into the picture,deep down all thesegenres end with one word: METAL!
as long as you love the music, appreciate ALL the subgenres,and let the music flow through you,you are a metalhead.
by Nick F#$&ING gonzales July 24, 2006
Most basically, a fan of metal music. Metalheads are stereotyped as loud, obnoxious, stupid, drunk, and non-achieving; also as defiant, free-thinking, tough, and fed up with the social status quo. There is an element of truth to all of these, particularly the last.
Metalheads tend to be clannish, or at least identify with each other due to familiarity with esoteric bits of information on bands that most people have no clue exist.
Ways to spot a metalhead: long hair, t-shirts with band slogans and logos, denim or leather clothing, proclivity for yelling "JUDAS FUCKING PRIEST!" or other such barbarities.
Metalheads tend to be clannish, or at least identify with each other due to familiarity with esoteric bits of information on bands that most people have no clue exist.
Ways to spot a metalhead: long hair, t-shirts with band slogans and logos, denim or leather clothing, proclivity for yelling "JUDAS FUCKING PRIEST!" or other such barbarities.
Bands considered to (lyrically) sum up the spirit of heavy metal: Judas Priest, W.A.S.P., Deströyer 666, Exodus.
by Pyrus August 27, 2004