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I listen to all genres and subgenres of metal. Does this make me a poser?

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Absolutely not. Being able to love and appreciate metal to that extent is remarkable.

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I listen to a lot of metal songs, but I don't know much about the sub-genres. So am I a poser?

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No, a poser is someone who does things to impress others, is not following their own ideas, and is trying too hard to fit in. If you genuinely like the metal songs you listen to, you're not a poser.

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How could I make local Metalhead Friends?

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The best way would be to strike up conversations with people about music until you find some that like Metal or go to Metal shows and meet people there. If you see a person out and about wearing a Metal t-shirt, talk to them!

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I listen to metal music and I know some of metal bands but I also listen to bands like Slipknot. Does this make me a metalhead poser?

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No, this doesn't make you a poser. Lost of nu-metal bands like Slipknot or Korn don't translate as great metal bands from metalheads. However, if you enjoy this type of music, go ahead and embrace it. It's okay to enjoy a variety of metal styles. Being a metalhead is all about embracing your music preferences.

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Am I a poser if I only listen to one or two metal genres?

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Of course not. Many metalheads listen to a few genres, and at times only one. There's so much music in each of these subgenres that it'd be impossible to listen to all of them.

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I listen to a lot of bands, but I also like to wear clothes with the logos of Nirvana, Guns N Roses, and AC/DC. Does this makes me poser?

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As long as you know what the logos mean and you listen to those bands, that does not make you a poser. Just make sure that if a metalhead approaches you and asks your fave song from the bands, you actually have one.

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I've started listening to heavy metal a few months ago and I'm worried that if I call myself a "metal head", people will label me as a poser for not knowing enough about the genre. Am I really just a poser?

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No, of course not. If metal becomes the biggest source of music that you listen to, you're a metal head regardless of how many genres you only know.

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Am I a poser if I still listen to some pop music?

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As long as you listen to and respect metal, holding it in high regard, you're fine. If you ONLY listen to pop music, or more pop music than metal, then it's definitely a possibility, but not a definite.

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Am I a poser if I don't drink alcohol?

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No, you don't have to drink to listen to and appreciate metal.

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Am I a poser if I listen to a variety of metal, but also listen to mainstream music?

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Listening to music other than metal does not make you a poser in any way.

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Does buying band shirts for bands that I listen to make me a poser?

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No. As long as you actually know and love the band, then you're not a poser.

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Am I a poser if I only like the lighter kind of metal like Slipknot, Disturbed, All That Remains, System of a Down, etc.?

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No. You're not a poser as long as you truly know the bands and enjoy their songs.

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How do I know if I'm a metal poser?

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You are if you relate to one or more of the following: You "love" metal but still listen to mainstream pop such as Taylor Swift. You only know Metallica and Iron Maiden. You don't know the meaning of the songs you listen to. You wear band shirts of bands you don't know, and wear them because you think it looks cool. When other metalheads talk about music, you have no clue what they're talking about.

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I've only really listened to Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, and Ozzy Osbourne. Am I a poser?

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No. Metallica helped create the Trash Metal genre, and Megadeth and Black Sabbath formed the root of Doom Metal.

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Is nu metal/metalcore "poser metal?"

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No. That's just a stupid label put on by metal elitist because of how it is sung, their meanings/lyrics, and not being "brutal" enough.

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I sometimes wear black t-shirts without band names or logos. Am I a poser?

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Of course not! As long as you respect the music, nothing else really matters.

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Why do many kids wear rock band t-shirts without knowing the band?

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Usually because they think the artwork looks cool.

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I listen mostly to heavy metal. Am I a poser if I also listen to hip hop, pop rock, gospel, country, new age, etc.?

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Not at all, as long as you have a deep understanding of metal and enjoy the music.

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If I prefer to avoid bands with Satanic messages, does that make me less metal than others?

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No, it can still be metal if it's not Satanic. There's a ton of metal out there that's not Satanic.

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Should I question someone about being a poser if I think they are one?

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No. Everyone will answer you that they aren't, and anyway, it's rude. Even if they are a poser, who cares? They're not hurting anyone.

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Am I a poser if I only listen to 80's metal bands?

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No, you're not a poser.

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Would listening to KISS make me a poser?

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No, of course not! KISS falls under the categories of classic rock and metal, so this is a great band for you to listen to.

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I listen to most sub-genres of metal, but is it a poser move to talk about it a lot with non-metal friends?

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Not at all, you might even convert some of them into fans. Just make sure you're not talking about it so much that your friends get annoyed.

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If I only listen to metalcore, does that make me a metal poser?

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No, not at all! You can be a metalhead while listening to any metal genre you like.

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I do not know how to play an instrument, is that okay?

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Absolutely! You don't have to play an instrument in order to be a metalhead!

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Am I poser if I listen to glam metal?

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Not at all! My main subgenre (for both rock and metal) is glam, and I definitely call myself a metalhead.

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I like many genres of metal, however I also like some metalcore and nu metal. I'm scared that the 'elitists' will get mad. Am I a 'poser' for liking those genres?

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No, I don't really understand why the 'real' metalheads don't like metalcore. You are fine if you listen to at least three genres of metal. Metalcore is still metal.

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Will headbanging make me a metal poser?

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Absolutely not. Headbanging is part of the metalhead ways. Not headbanging would make someone more of a poser.

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Can metal heads believe in God?

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Of course! Religion has nothing to do with being metal. It is really about whether you like listening to the music or not.

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Can metalheads believe in God?

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Yes. You don't have to believe or not believe in a certain thing to be metal. There are many religious metalheads, like Tom Araya from Slayer.

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