Should Non-Metalheads Wear Metal Shirts? | Rockers React

[@stupidthefish4981]

Fun story: This girl I sat next to in middle school was unironically shocked to find out that Nirvana was a band and not a clothing line.

[@junebug8472]

My little cousin went to see the used, He was telling me he paid 50 bucks for a used tshirt. My mom overheard him an flipped out. She thought he bought a used tshirt, like he jus got a old nasty shirt somebody was wearing an paid em 50 for it. I lost my shit it was so funny.

[@luvr381]

I had a buddy whose girl bought him a Tool shirt, she didn't know Tool was a band, she just thought her guy was a tool.

[@radyhowzer8698]

Fun story. Most Nirvana fans don't know what Nirvana means in reference to Buddhism.

[@antoniosanchez6530]

SAME LMAOOO same for metallica

[@manifestationsofasort]

Ew

[@annieeileen720]

To each his own...but me personally I only wear shirts of bands I listen too.

[@eduardoscissorshands9510]

FYI you resemble Shirley Manson from Garbage ..I always thought she was hot😀

[@Bluemountains801]

Same. I think its weird to wear a band shirt for a band you don’t even listen to. At that point its just a fashion trend, or maybe even trying to fit in. All trends come and go so its no big deal.

[@tidalcliff2202]

I mean, you don't know if any of these people are actually metalheads or not. Just cuz someone makes different music doesn't mean they don't love metal. Post Malone is a great example.

[@Devik666]

Do you have to listern to them on your phone aswell though at the same time 🤣

[@Devik666]

@@tidalcliff2202 of what ??

[@sanandreasX]

Posers now wear the same T-shirts for the same band they laughed at you for listening to in middle school.

[@greyperrin5929]

So fuckin true like all the wanna be emos wear Led Zeppelin shirts and fake depression and the popular girls wear nirvana shirts and one said that their favorite clothing brand was nirvana 😤

[@lordsloth3261]

Not just that, but just about everything we were teased and picked on for before has become trendy and "cool" with those idiots now. Metal, D&D, Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, wide rimmed glasses, video games, or even just being a smart person...

[@Son.D.Lollipop]

And does that hurt your whittle feeling? Grow up your an adult ac like it and stop caring what other people Wear

[@humanityisevil9244]

Now that's different. That's more then just about what people wear.

[@ambycakes]

yea but we laughed at them too

[@lewisgrant7622]

Dave mustaine told a story in an interview that he walked up to a couple who were wearing shirt megadeths and they said to him they didn’t know who he or the band were and thought he was just a creep. And didn’t know he was the singer of the band that was on their shirts. There was even someone who thought Metallica was a clothing brand.

[@sireffortlessgarbage7922]

That’s actually what the song Celebutante is about.

[@_SliK_]

Kendal Jenner wearing “Slayer” shirt Gary Holt wearing “Kill The Kardashians” shirt

[@littlebear2477]

Hahahah check mate

[@Hillzy_Eighty7]

All time

[@DoubtingThomas333]

Yet he's a huge Democrat super liberal... dude is very odd.

[@zakur0hako]

Gary is a cringy weirdo

[@jadegirl90717]

I have the Kill the Kardashians shirt!

[@bl4ckc4t.mp3]

Girls that bullied me: "Ew you listen to dad metal???" Also them: *Ride the Lighting Metallica shirts* "It's just a shirt"

[@sarahcantswim4918]

Facts 😒

[@mrcaesar3123]

Sad but true

[@onlyfans2382]

yeah but they are just wearing the shirt for fashion, they aren't actually listening to the music. so ew. haha.

[@empunk]

About 5years ago there was this girl that trained in the gym where I worked, she was flirty and chatty with me so the day she walked in wearing a slayer shirt I thought "holy shit shes wifey" so walked up to her pulling out my earphones as I exclaimed "I'm actually listening to south of heaven right now" and she responds with this totally confused face saying "what are you talking about" I then said slayer pointing at the shirt and she said "oh I just got this in Penny's, is it a band" (pennys is Primarks name in ireland) and without even processing it I blurted out " you dont know who slayer are? So Why the hell are you wearing the shirt???" She was a bit embarrassed and tbh looking back it was stupid of me to call her on it the way I did but in my head I'm like "wow I literally learned how to fight just because of the amount of times assholes and bullies in school would take the piss out of metal attire"

[@lc4295]

What's dad metal?

[@andrewshepardson957]

I get a little upset when I see someone with a band shirt that I like, and they don't listen to the band. It's not because I care that they are posers, or don't listen to the same music as me, but it's because I thought I had an icebreaker to meet a new friend. Sometimes it still works, but often times it's a false sense of identity.

[@berkan4171]

Literally my life, a few years ago I would do that in a heartbeat, now I don't even bother unless I hear them explicitly say they like metal

[@szabolcsmate5254]

I agree 100%. It was a clear sign of something common.

[@puglover6113]

Ikr 😭

[@raumyurena5693]

The fact that they're a poser only means that they're making a mockery of a art form u take seriously so yes u do care that they are posers as u should...

[@ajayyadav-qu5pn]

rip their tshirts off hahahahah

[@bowtie87ss]

I grew up in the 80s, so wearing a band shirt was showing allegiance. Just like raising and saluting a flag.

[@erikrodriguez4315]

Same and it was the best way to get exposure. You weren't going to hear metal on the radio so you found music through zines and street teams handing out demos at shows. Then if you were lucky had a big bands original shirt cause you repped them in their young days?? Ultimate cred.

[@thedude4672]

Same here, brother \m/

[@ladyfightsoctopus8166]

I love that these metalheads are way more chill about it than the actual fans 😭

[@doomhead4203]

I kind of get it when people get really irritated by it though. I do myself sometimes. I’m mainly into death metal and it’s sub genres and other really extreme shit like goregrind and it really grinds my gears when I see like playboi carti wearing a fetal deformity shirt and his fans obsessively searching for their shirts without even knowing they are a band. That being said people take it a bit to far

[@uroboric]

@@doomhead4203 agree. 1:37 what he said is on point

[@phlegm5596]

@@doomhead4203 at least it usually gives money to the band tho

[@drums4lyfe0987]

I don’t care, it just makes me wonder how they thought it was “cool” to wear old t shirts they have no meaning of

[@rockosmodurnlif]

Yea. Gives me perspective.

[@berniehodges812]

I’m a black guy that’s been wearing metal shirts since I was a kid. My dad would take me to shows never had anybody question what I wear. But if you ask I’m ready to school you 😂 51 years old and still rockin!!

[@MetalMama-Mimi523]

I can relate. I'm a 53 yo, conservative looking, mother of 2 & mimi of 3 and I will drag any & everyone that is just somewhat willing to every metal show I can get to. Most ppl are shocked when they would come into my office cause it was the typical office with pics of my family all around but playing over my computer would be Wait & Bleed, Face to Face or Steambreather.

[@tiannahly]

People rarely bother me either (black female here). They are usually shocked about how much I do know on the rare occasions when they do approach me. I listen to a lot of “obscure” bands so most people (Americans) have no clue who they are anyway.

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

@@tiannahly Black female American here. I get shit ALL the time. 🙄 Would you be willing to share what bands you're into?

[@randynichols3056]

Music isn't a fashion statement or about race I think if you're into metal then represent that shit I'm white and listen to metal and Tupac and wear both t shirts because that's what I love not to get a fashion compliment. I hope you always represent metal it speaks to everyone that music is universal and for everyone. I have black friends that love Metallica and Pantera.

[@richharris9489]

Black dude here love metal and play drums in a metal band.from Boston

[@MrSyngamer]

The only issue I have is when these posers complain about how metal is "just noise and doesn't make sense" but wear the tees religiously just because their favourite celebrities or pop artists wear them. I'd rather they be unaware posers than hypocritical ones.

[@norajmp]

THANK YOU!!!’ 🤘

[@MrSyngamer]

@Email Siapa aja boleh lmao

[@NitromantoHDTR]

I totally agree, and nice pfp Nacho is great.

[@greatdude7279]

I have never heard people say "metal is just noise" but I have heard 1000's of metalheads shit on every other genre of music everyday.

[@kgkbuugj]

@@greatdude7279 My whole family and two of my friends have called metal "random noises" you must not interact with people regularly if you haven't heard anyone say that

[@magnusarpg]

Back in the 80’s & 90’s it meant something. People gave you serious shit for listening to those bands, so it was a way to identify your own. Then, suddenly, every highschool football team was playing Pantera at the rallies and the basketball team was using Enter Sandman. All those guys who gave us shit were suddenly stealing our shit, so it was personal back then.

[@FozzyFUCT]

I always look at it as, wear what you want but be prepared to be embarrassed when you can't name a single song.

[@theirishman9617]

One of my old bands used to cover "Leather Rebel" and I tried to talk to girl wearing a Pain Killer shirt...... 98 percent sure she had no idea what I was even talking about.

[@radioclash84]

It’s only us nerds that care about that. These people won’t think twice to tell you that they only wearing it cause they like the design.

[@a11pu1poj]

imagine seeing a band shirt and asking them to name a song lol what a loser thing to do

[@itzdm0r3]

In that situation, I wouldn't answer regardless if it was me. Who are you to challenge me? Good thing I only wear band shirts I know because of all these elitists out here! F.U.

[@theirishman9617]

I love when people throw out the term "elitist " because they spot a poser trying make a mockery of something that metal fans fight to keep alive. I still remember being called a Satanist for throwing up metal horns in a catholic middle school. I have fought battles with assholes over metal stereotypes what has Kayne West or some other person who doesn't Ike metal done for metal other than buy a tee-shirt ? Also a lot of these people that use " elite " term are more than likely people who got into metal late and life and are downloaders that feel like their credibility as a metal fan is threatened.

[@ur_wrong1209]

At high school, a kid was wearing a Metallica shirt, and I asked him what his favorite Metallica song was, and he straight-faced asked me “What’s Metallica?”

[@apostatemessiah7759]

...

[@carlosnoriega7296]

Probably the kid liked the shirt? What's the big deal? You're not getting a medal for listening to Metallica you know?

[@ADiscipleOfJesus]

Bet he was a white trendy kid

[@AllCopsAreBigchungus]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@silverstone3228]

Hihihihihihihihi

[@NDE239]

People can wear whatever they want. But we are allowed to ask them what their top 5 favorite songs

[@KaiDecadence]

This. If you wear a band shirt out in public, you shouldn't be surprised if you get asked about them i.e sharing some of your favorite songs. It's not always "Gatekeeping" or "Elitism" neither, some people are genuinely excited to meet other potential listeners of the band in public.

[@goatmansasquatch1485]

@@KaiDecadence well you should know the bands songs

[@qgp]

@@KaiDecadence exactly. it's funny how some people think it's wrong to ask about the band. i feel like that's one of the cool things about merch, it connects you with people who like the same stuff.

[@KaiDecadence]

@@qgp Agreed, it's not supposed to be about elitism, it's about trying to connect with other people and the only people I see getting offended by this are people who only wear band shirts for fashion while not knowing that what they're wearing is a band logo.

[@jsmoothatp]

@@KaiDecadence I always search the band before going out and some good songs from them top 5 I've been asked a couple of times passed the test

[@brodemonz]

I was a metalhead and still am for the most part but I would just classify myself as a music lover. I'm 45 and as I got older I opened up myself to different genres of music. 20 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about Motown and 60s r&b or doowop. Im here today to tell you I love that old school r&b. It has it's place in music and doesn't try to be anything different than what it is... Anyway what I originally was going to say is I used to buy albums when I was younger based on the name of the band and their artwork on the album cover. Not all the time. That is how I found soad from their name and first album cover with the hand. Knew absolutely nothing about them,turned them on and they fkn blew my mind. If I can do that,I think it's fine to wear a cool looking metal shirt. Then maybe just maybe they'll get turned on to the music. It's a bit of a reach,I know.

[@TheOne-fu1nh]

I like the fact that everyone sounds like a teenager and then comes Phil Anselmo with that deep 8-octave down voice

[@HandMadeRoyalty]

Octaves

[@Waltzhybrid92]

@@HandMadeRoyalty *Octopus

[@mattstrickland1518]

🤘🏼On March the Saints

[@JovianAU]

CFH was the first album I ever bought with my own money. Got it the week it came out. Hearing Redbeard shred... I was never the same. Metalhead for life.

[@GMovieSeeker]

Smoke like five packs of cigs every day for that voice? 😉

[@miguebyte]

Hahaha.. Anselmo saying "I don't who she is" refering Kim Kardashian is pure gold.

[@booradley9640]

That’s the most Phil thing to say and also Very likely not true

[@simonandersen2079]

Oh yeah that was bloody brilliant.

[@Vector-X777]

Haha right. I had the Playboy issue with Kim Kardashian when I was a teenager. Lol

[@Twinsuns2187]

@@Vector-X777 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrYodaman90]

Ozzy's interview where he asked "Who the fuq is justin bieber?" was literally one of my favorite things ever.

[@sloshed-rat]

If you wear a shirt but don't listen to the band, thanks for being a billboard.

[@jennylee5003]

a poser who is clueless about the band isnt a good marketing strategy. Kim Kardashian isnt liked... so her wearing a Morbid Angel shirt prob made people say eww without knowing who it is. I bet she couldnt even listen to one entire MA song all the way through lol

[@bencooper6983]

True I mean its mostly people in the music industry wearing these metal shirts like it's just literslly a walking advertising for Metallica. And I gotta believe Kanye probably likes orbhas some respect for Metallica

[@johnnywlkr357]

Ahahahaha. 🤘🏾

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

I'm still going to embarrass you by asking you what your favorite songs are

[@Scallycowell]

@@TheBigMclargehuge Name five songs by Mokk.

[@scylla3998]

Hmm this is a difficult one for me. Being from a small village, I was one of the only kids in my area who would wear band tshirts and listen to metal music, and I was bullied for years for it. I still wore them, because I would rather wear my favourite band tshirts than pretend to be into something I wasn't into to blend in, even if it meant getting bullied, because you have a passion and love for that music and you hope to meet others who like them, too. To see people wear it casually without knowing what it is does get to me on that fact alone, even if I don't want it to, especially when it's those same people who would have bullied people like me for it in school. I do get what they're saying, there's not much harm in it and it can just promote them more, but I don't know. It's a weird one.

[@wrcz]

it's not a difficult one at all. this is our culture. fuck instagram posers who do it for likes

[@sstaners1234]

If I’m wearing a band shirt *BEST BELIEVE* I’m into the band.

[@Figey_2022]

Same

[@cookiesontoast9981]

Exactly.. I don't really mind if people want to wear shirts even though they don't like the music.... But for me? Why the fu*k would I do that? Nah nah nah, if I have a band shirt then it's because I love the band, fuck owning shirts for bands I don't like.

[@qgp]

@@cookiesontoast9981 exactly. i don't really understand why people would buy a band shirt if they aren't into it. it's something i'd never do. but i guess some people just like the "aesthetic".

[@Bearbox102]

Right.. I listen to a lot of bands but the only band merch I buy is from my favorite bands

[@andrewham7569]

same

[@18riceburner]

Metal heads are actually the chilliest and most down to earth human beings.

[@themajestyofthenightsky9436]

I dont think so..

[@impolaris1398]

@@themajestyofthenightsky9436 if tiny bit of the people in metal yes

[@lk6687]

So you know everyone?

[@MR-mc5xg]

Comment section says otherwise

[@18riceburner]

@@MR-mc5xg That's their personal opinion 🤗

[@evillemperor5447]

"Rhiana wearing a black metal shirt" *shows pic of her wearing Judas Priest shirt*

[@D347H2]

Yep, and we all know Judas Priest is black metal lol

[@mustafacemaksu4706]

Oh yeah, Rob Halford the satanist :(

[@needlesinmyeyes7272]

Yeap everybody knows Judas Priest is more cyber-grind Tejano-core.

[@erik.m0110]

Damn, but the Simpsons said they're death metal :/

[@timinstant7202]

She listens to slipknot

[@guitarrerist698]

Metal music branding (logo, album covers,etc.) is incredible art. I just take comfort in the fact that non-metalheads also have some sort of weird, unique and "devilish" sense of taste in art by wearing band merch.

[@mondoteo]

For my generation Metal Tshirts was a way to find friends that understand you, being a metalhead wasn't cool in the past and often we were bullied because our music. Meet people who wear that kind tshirts without know whats behind a metalhead people who never ben in a mosh pit makes me sad because we have nothing to share.

[@theweirdo3034]

Exactly

[@leoolindo8243]

I had an actual stroke trying to read this

[@mondoteo]

@@leoolindo8243 why?

[@paullayfield]

@@mondoteo probably your 2nd paragraph. If you read it out loud it kinda sounds like a caveman.

[@mondoteo]

I'm sorry for my english......I tried to do my best....

[@andrewbrown1936]

"I don't really know who she is" Phil just got 500 manly points taking his total to 4,750,500

[@ninjawhoya2073]

What happens at 6,000,000?

[@andrewbrown1936]

@@ninjawhoya2073 legend has it that his voice will drop a full octave lower

[@ninjawhoya2073]

@@andrewbrown1936 oh great, I thought he might have gotten shoahed.

[@MajesticDemonLord]

What does the scouter say? IT'S OVER 9000!!!

[@MozTheBoz]

But then again he's a Nazi would those points be voided?

[@jonimonster3934]

Metal is passion , not fashion.

[@andripalani2853]

Yeah they indrustri need money

[@BONESTORM2501]

Seriously. It’s just an accessory to these swine

[@ryanthompson1244]

If the posers wanna spend 20 bucks for a t-shirt let them. Someone benefits from that money, either the band directly or indirectly or a manufacturer somewheres down the chain. Plus it increases metal's exposure by putting that name on the shirt out into the world, increasing the chances to gain new fans. Kim Kardashian has over 200 million followers. If just one percent of them are motivated to check out a band than it's worth it. Bands, especially more niche ones like Morbid Angel, don't sell multi millions of records like Metallica or Slipknot, so any extra money helps them continue on to make more music.

[@valegalaxina]

Music is passion, i think

[@rickynickybillywilly3687]

@@ryanthompson1244 not knowing your band shirt is a false identity

[@Callsign_Kishin]

Well said Chris Motionless! If you’re gonna wear a shirt from a band you know absolutely Fuck all about, you owe it to us to at least listen to that band and at least try to become a part of our scene.

[@Acolis]

no one owes you a god damn thing and its this mentality that gives the metal scene such a shitty fucking image.

[@burrkoot]

No. I don't want posers. You either are with the band or wear a shirt of shit, cause that what fits more than a brain for such a person. God I hate posers.

[@AcadianBacon8]

The most boiled down reason I can find is this: Kids who were bullied and ostracized by the 'cool' kids for liking metal and wearing metal band shirts are now seeing those same people wearing them as if they hadn't spent their life making other peoples' lives miserable for wearing those shirts. You don't just get over that.

[@worstusernameintheworld9871]

you said it correctly, as someone who's already had shit in general, not just because of interests, it really does suck

[@kickhoppa5891]

Most of these people weren't bullying metalhead. Grow a pair

[@rvolmed74]

Thats how I feel about gaming. Bunch of shithead streamers, basking in popularity while I got bulldozed by my entire elementary class for liking Halo

[@karlaitchison1159]

My school was a metal school big time for generations so i had a great experience

[@MrMikko5000]

This guy gets it. I feel the same with anime and other "nerd" stuff gaining popularity over the years. On one hand I am glad it has but on the other I just wanna say "fuck you, this is our shit."

[@tonygriffin3464]

When Nate said 'if you put a Slayer shirt on you're signing up for all kinds of shit', he reminded me of something. Once, while walking through a department store, a random metalhead jumped out at me and yelled 'welcome to hell' because I was wearing a Venom shirt. It made me happy.

[@justinbryant1207]

Lmfao why can I picture this happening 😂

[@Deathmonkeyization]

Right on! I was in a Carraba’s restaurant with a Machine Head shirt that I cut the neck and sleeves off of, and a waiter went up to me and just yelled “Let freedom ring with a shotgun blast”. One of the most amusing moments of my life so far haha

[@kumquatmagoo]

@Rigor Von Danzug I give people a thumbs up and a 'nice shirt dude'

[@robinsharkey6658]

Haha, this shit has happened with me ages ago with a From Mars to Sirius tee(RIP) and more recently with a clutch sweater from the Book of Bad Decisions tour.

[@txmetalhead82xk]

DeathMonkeyRacer That’s Bad ass! Star!!!

[@kaoko111]

I love how metal musicians are way more open and less salty than most of their fans.

[@intelstockcooler1870]

Lol

[@INIGO7]

N yet metalheads wonder why they get so much hate

[@INIGO7]

@/k/eegan people would be suprised how many metal musicians don’t listen to metal..which are most of them

[@INIGO7]

@nickythekidd u tell a rap fan rap sucks they shake they’re head but u tell a metal fans that music is subjective they autistically screech @ u

[@TheQuietManYT]

You'd be surprised on how many metal fans were bullied in school for being different over the years for what they were wearing.

[@georgewbushcenterforintell147]

I saw Slayer at universal amphitheater there were 2 distinct groups of people . Family's dressed up for the day headed to universal studios and a long line of metal heads dressed in black shirts black pants waiting to be let in to the slayer concert. Coolest guy at the show was wearing a iced earth shirt . This concert they wanted to charge extra to go in the mosh pit .iced earth shirt guy rounded up about 50 people and they walked right through the security guarding the mosh pit area . Once the security gave up everyone including my date started to flow into the pit area .

[@LeMichaelJordansPoleRiders]

fun fact: Post Malone actually was in a metalcore band called Ashley's Arrival and even auditioned to be the guitarist of Crown the Empire. So it's safe to say he is or was a metalhead and definitely not a poser.

[@zuhairkayaly1835]

Post Malone has a fucking Dimebag Darell Tattoo ! You don't get those at h&m

[@ervin9320]

He’s also jammed out with Jared dines. I respect post for tht

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

Ashley's arrival, LOL. Metalcore is so fucking gay.

[@jsullivan2112]

Metalcore. Definitely not a poser. Seems legit.

[@LyricalSins]

He’s a legit metal head

[@ZerraX2]

If I was wearing Tshirt of a band/artist that I don't listen, I would feel stupid. And for me waring a musician/band tshirt is more than showing what type of music I'm listening, its also about supporting the artist/band. Also metal tshirts are way cheaper than the usual mainstream brands.

[@tarkbugra8917]

Yea men when you're going to buy a formal shirt or pants it starts from 90 to 200 but a band merch is between 25 to 50 and ı kinda feel more relaxed in wearing those

[@alanandrewmass]

I'm not going to tell people they can't wear a shirt but your referencing the thing that confuses me. I just don't understand how someone would buy a shirt of a band and it's not because they love the band. And 99% of the time if I see someone wearing a metal shirt I'll approach them and say "cool shirt" and it's a shitty thing that my compliment is based on a falsity. Also, if someone is wearing a metal shirt and a metaller engages them in conversation only to discover they really aren't in any way a fan that is fucking awkward and, frankly, a bit of a downer.

[@ZerraX2]

@@alanandrewmass That remind me that once I had the reverse experience. I was at a local gig with some hardcore, black and death metal bands. One guy made a compliment towards my Tshirt and I was like " nice, someone that listens Blood of Kingu as well" and proceed to ask the guy if he likes the band, what he thinks of Roman Saenko, etc. The guy was like "nah I don't know the band, its just a cool tshirt". So from this case I can say that some people like the cover/art of the metal tshirts and thats why they wear them. Ofc. there are posers as well, you can find them in any musical genre, so its not a metal specific stuff. But yep, it was kinda awkward my conversation with that guy.

[@alanandrewmass]

@@ZerraX2 Hahaha! That's an amusingly awkward situation. Although is this proving your point? That person might like the shirt's design but that doesn't mean he's going to go out and buy it...

[@MrFungi69]

I stopped wearing my dm shirts a long time ago. too many times I get other metalers trying to quiz me on said band or other anecdotals that I need to be made aware of. or suggestions for other bands. hardly talk about the topic. heavy black all day.

[@bettaplayitkool3817]

I see Phil i click,easy just like that.

[@_SliK_]

Same. Phil Rules 🤘🏼⚜️🤘🏼

[@dereksendrak]

I did the same thing lol

[@jesssimpson4588]

Me too haha

[@cowboybill.2433]

So did I,then I saw Chris motionless.this saddened me !

[@bennymountain1]

I see Phil I throw a salute cause of how happy I am to see him.

[@Dylan-cu4ty]

The Metal scene isn't just a scene, it's a fucking family. Real fans, real people going through similar shit, and real artists who share that connection with the fans. I get judged all the time for music I listen to. To wear something you have no understanding of, kinda does rub me the wrong way.

[@worshipkyama9566]

Me too,and thanks for speaking the truth,I'm African and I fuckin love metal,my fellow countrymen never heard of it and criticize me for listening to it

[@Capnsensible80]

@@worshipkyama9566 Keep rockin brother, don't let anyone dictate who or what you can be 🤘

[@worshipkyama9566]

@@Capnsensible80 thanks bro

[@wastagwaga]

Forget metal t-shirts, I wanna wear the Babymetal outfit.

[@iFailGames]

Now we're talking!

[@Briangarcia23]

Now this This is what you call a real idea 😂

[@misterhook6973]

😂

[@avocado3-in-182]

If I see someone wearing Babymetal band shirt in public, bruh I’ll be in cloud nine knowing that someone out there knows the band.

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

I call them POSERS

[@mkimask]

There should be a brand that creates t-shirts with non-existing metal bands - for those who for some reason to wear a metal band t-shirt, but don't listen to metal.

[@alexandremouton7169]

Check out alcotra

[@evillemperor5447]

That kinda happened once: www.metalsucks.net/2015/03/23/clothing-chain-hm-creates-fake-metal-bands/

[@davidbonar5190]

like beavis adnd butthead wearing their off-brand shirts with "SKULL" and "DEATH ROCK" in place of "AC/DC" and "METALLICA" :)

[@erinyesofficial650]

There’s a lot of ig clothing brands that have metal style logos for clothing.

[@joshhale9355]

The metal aesthetic is popular. A lot of streetwear brands are doing that. It doesn’t shock me to see someone wearing an Obituary or Morbid Angel shirt but don’t even know they’re bands, it just looks like the current fashion.

[@poppypills]

The same people who are wearing these T-shirts would be the same people who would bully metalheads, call them names, look down on them for wearing those T-shirts 20 years ago. (edit: or before this became a trend, 20 yrs ago is from personal experience)

[@harryzimmerman7991]

I was thinking that too, and on the exact flip side to that, and i saw this personally, and not bringing race into this but if someone wore a Rap shirt back in the 90's and you didn't seem the "type" that would be into it, people be on your ass about it in a heartbeat " what tha fuck you know about that shieeet? think you some straight up G, Homie?!" in high school, i saw a kid wearing a Dr Dre "The Chronic" shirt and these guys were all over him, calling him "wannabe" and "poser" stuff like that, yeah right, we're in small town in Texas here and these assholes wanna act they're legit gangstas just for that,fucking idiots, the only "streets" they know of is the little dirt road they lived on!🙄that's why i take a small offence to obvious non-Metal people wearing Metal shirts, I'm an almost 30 years now Metalhead and I have at at least 50-75 Metal shirts, maybe more,i never bothered counting, got them from shows, stores, online, wherever i could get them, but i don't ever get a shirt of a band i don't know or like , otherwise what's the point? so i do have an issue with it, except for chicks. Metal shirts always look good on a girl, i wish more would do it, so that trend didn't take off that well, but I'm not a fan if they're wearing a Metal shirt and they're obviously trying ti be trendy, and it depends on the shirt, you might be able to pull that off with Iron Maiden and a Metallica shirt, but you'll never do it with bands like Darkthrone, Mayhem and Dark Funeral, those logos alone still get you the "WTF?" look no matter what, and i have Darkthrone and Mayhem, so know from experience, don't have a Dark Funeral one,YET!

[@chriswachiralappaitoon6610]

Maybe they would have been the type, but I don’t think they’re old enough to be part of that to begin with

[@tjp3rd]

Word!! Absolutely 💯!

[@crankydragon]

They wear those shirts because we changed their standards and that's fuckin' metal! \,,/,

[@pullthereins]

poppypills That’s a 1,000.00% fact. And a point that hadn’t quite been touched upon. We however clearly grew up in or around the same era. Nowadays however I see kids in my ghetto riding Skateboards with Thrasher T-Shirts. And those kids have some however become the cool kids. Old enough to be the children of those white hat ass holes from back in our day. Apparently “cool” skips a generation. And their children are their own Karma.

[@tgunzz3790]

I’ve gotten called out before for a Metallica shirt. I’m super into the band but I guess because I don’t look like a Metal head, some ppl think otherwise. Long story short I was asked to name my favorite album and song. I did just that and more. Should’ve seen their faces when I showed them I can also play the song as well 😆

[@vids4791]

Love it! Nice rebound.

[@parisite99]

“If you put a Slayer shirt on, you’re signing up for all kinds of shit so...good luck.” 👏🏼🤣

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

Fun fact there are whole pages dedicated to people who have the scratchy blood logo tattooed, mostly on their forearms. Then there's the 'full patch on the back' school . . . I recall reading an interview with Sum41, the punk band, who got to meet their idol Kerry King, they said "We weren't sure if he would smile or kill us". Another clip where they're practicing backstage and drowning out Metallica, and Hetfield won't go ask them to turn it down so they can practice too. Full disclosure have more than one Metallica shirt for every day of the week and a Slayer shirt or two also :) Wearing a shirt is your personal advertisement for the band, if you can't make a good ad and represent the product, you probably shouldn't wear the shirt.

[@homescool3767]

slayer sucks anyways !!!!

[@grayarea7445]

@@homescool3767 well....that is just....like...your opinion man..... and opinions are like an assholes...everybody has one.

[@tntfreddan3138]

I have 3 Sabaton shirts and 1 hoodie, 3 Judas Priest shirts, 2 Motörhead shirts, 1 Slayer shirt, 1 Dream Evil shirt, 1 HammerFall shirt (also the Crimson Thunder single, signed by all band members), 4 Iron Maiden shirts, 2 Metallica shirts, 1 Pantera shirt, 1 Mustasch shirt, 1 Alestorm shirt, 1 Blind Guardian shirt, 1 Clutch shirt, and it goes on.

[@JuanDiaz-mv1lg]

Only goes to show that metal, rock music in general is the coolest but like I already commented just because I like another pro team's colors and jersey it doesn't mean I'm going to get their gear. I'm happy with my team's red, white and blue colors!

[@Incuensuocha]

I don’t think you have to be a “metal head”, but I do think you should at least have a legit appreciation for the band whose shirt you’re wearing.

[@samusranzer]

I agree. If you are going to wear a band's shirt, AT LEAST be aware of who they are, what style they play, or at least know a few albums/songs. I noticed there are plenty of pre teen/teen girls who wear Metallica or Guns N Roses shirts and they have NO IDEA of what or who they are. At the same time, I noticed that plenty of these kids listen only to mumble rap or modern pop. I personally wouldn't want to wear a shirt from a band I don't know or I don't like, or wear a shirt "only for the logo." I met a hispanic kid back in high school who would wear a Megadeth shirt only bc of the design and not bc he knew or liked the band. This kid listened to mumble rap and that crap lol

[@sandansaiyan5675]

Kanye West has got good taste in music. I think he's not pretending

[@johnlowe6560]

I agree I'm not a metal fan but I love slipknot

[@jamesedleymusic]

@@johnlowe6560 If you love Slipknot, chances are, your a metal fan.

[@johnlowe6560]

@@jamesedleymusic maybe..... I do like deathklok

[@knmonlinemedia]

This annoys me. I want to make friends with the same interests so it sucks when people wear metal shirts as fashion and have no idea who the band is

[@conniethesconnie]

The fashionistas claim that they dress the way they do to "express themselves". What expression are they making by wearing a Misfits, Bob Marley or Ramones shirt? It's usually that they know bands like Aerosmith and the Stones have a classic image that has remained cool for decades and they want to feel like they are part of something deeper than than the Cardi B and Nicki Minaj fluff they actually listen to.

[@joshuatimbo5677]

Agreed

[@qwertyuiopasdfghjkl9879]

same i dont really care what people wear but it sucks when i tell someone i like their shirt and they dont understand

[@slugslave1551]

Ya, if ya wearin' a www.officialcancerslug.com #cancerslug shirt, I'll think we'll have a fine chance at gettin' along ya... Dancin'ta those sincere songs...

[@elmstreetfan1633]

I couldn't think of the best way to phrase it, but you nailed it.

[@bryanennis1996]

in high school some girl was wearing a skid row shirt and i went up to her all excited and asked her what was her favorite song. she looked at me all confused and didnt know that it was a band.

[@palechub7001]

My problem is when people wear metal shirts and then literally shit on the genre it's like: THE IRONY THE AUDACITY

[@itwontcomeout5678]

HOTEL? *TRIVAGO.*

[@heavyaccept]

Exactly. I don't have the problem of a non-metal fan wears a t-shirt, but when they know shit about the music and criticize it, while their music most of the times is very shallow

[@Rob-zs7mm]

Hot topic

[@1.8millionvolts87]

Nice profile pic lmao

[@incarnage]

I just wish anyone would buy our shirts.

[@punkrocker4life9674]

Chris’ answer was probably the most detailed, and I feel it

[@BourgeBoo]

Real talk

[@sterlingdemons6875]

Facts💯

[@owenphillips6421]

I'd wear the shit out of that Kittie shirt he's got on, too.

[@saucer1017]

Same

[@rab46290]

@@owenphillips6421 been listening to them since I was a preteen.

[@blacksunshine5163]

I would be irritated by it. Mentally roll my eyes... when I was in school, "those kind of people" would make fun of me. They'd be like, 'oh are you Gothic'. No I'm a metalhead. So you'd stair me down 15 years ago for rocking a Slayer shirt but 15 years later.... you can wear one cause your idol Kim Kardashian is wearing one. Eff that garage!!

[@Grandmaster_Sub-Zero]

Exactly! Same happened to me in high school. The hip hop heads would always talk shit about me skateboarding and listening to Metal, buf years later those same cock suckers started skateboarding and wearing metal shirts.

[@roxannem9285]

@@Grandmaster_Sub-Zero yep, and its always the ugly kids making fun of the cooker kids. We all been there.. its like if someone rocks something with a pot leaf but doesn't smoke, what are they concerned....... a poser.

[@Kyle_Evers]

Imagine actually giving any shit what other people wear 😐

[@ScrilboBaggins]

Lol nice screen name, no wonder they made fun of you.

[@roxannem9285]

@@ScrilboBaggins you're exactly the type of people I'm talking about. You don't even know who sings that song.

[@Major003]

1:31 to 1:49 - Chris Motionless explained the reason behind the band merch gatekeeping mindset SO perfectly. Thank you, Chris. Also, it's to me, at the very least, disappointing to walk up to someone because you see they're wearing a T-shirt of a band/singer/fandom/whatever that you like, happy that you can talk to them about something that you think you both like, only to hear, "oh, I just wear this because it looks cool". It's very different when they don't know that it represented the band you liked/fandom you're a part of, and then get curious and actually wanna learn more about it. _Those_ people I'm much less bridge troll-y about. They wanna learn about the thing you like and what it means to you! That's a form of respect!

[@Front-Toward-Enemy]

I dont like it when someone who picked on us metal heads in school are now wearing those bands they called “satanist” as fashion.

[@kickhoppa5891]

Kanye west called yall satanists? Did the kardashians? God, you guys sound like you're persecuted lol grow up.

[@Front-Toward-Enemy]

@@kickhoppa5891 metalheads and goth kids were bullied. Many to the point the killed themselves. So why don’t you stop being a dickhead. And at no point did i ever mention Kanye or the Kardashians

[@theirishman9617]

@@Front-Toward-Enemy that dude is a loser

[@Front-Toward-Enemy]

@@RandomNirvanaSXE you re really over thinking things. Its pretty obvious that Im generalizing things. But I guess you aren’t that smart

[@letswastejayce_5764]

When I was at school, I got the bad kind of attention, not the "i'm cute and quirky" tiktok star kind of deal. I'm glad that people are embracing their alternative side, but when it's not genuine it's a kick in the teeth to people who have been beaten and bullied for the same thing that others are getting internet points *and* have nothing to do with the scene. Nothing wrong with a cute selfie, but please have something to do with the alternative community.

[@iamking6078]

I think wearing the shirts isn't a problem, just don't act like a smartass and act like you listen to the band when you don't

[@residentevildeadspace5729]

yea, it's truth, i agree with you

[@daswack889]

FACTS

[@georblue1654]

No one does that though

[@iamking6078]

@@georblue1654 they do though

[@Casketkrusher_]

In what way do they act?

[@JMetalGuitarist]

Kanye wearing a cradle of filth shirt Phil Anselmo: “...REALLY???”

[@TheShmrsh]

Maybe Kanye listens that shit, why not ? I listened that crap when i was ten y.o. and i believed that it's cool band

[@superQman600]

@Morbid Angel is better than Death doesn’t mean he doesn’t listen to them. I could definitely see ye banging some death metal casually 😂

[@Rob_M_8]

@Morbid Angel is better than Death how would you know? Just because he doesn’t make metal music doesn’t mean he doesn’t listen to it. You literally know nothing about him

[@cannibisgrind3642]

The only reason I respect Kanye is he supported trump in a era where every sheep minded hates our president

[@cannibisgrind3642]

Kanye West probably don’t listen to them and did it for fashion but maybe he listens to them cause he is a rap producer and they sample a lot of music

[@southcarolinapinball]

I don’t typically listen to metal but I love going to any kind of show. If a band really blows me away live I’ll buy a tshirt just as a sign of respect. I might not start listening to them every day but I’ll still wear the shirts. Recent examples are Mastodon and Gojira.

[@seymourfunkan9824]

Phil sounding like everyones uncle who is stuck in time but with an open mind lmao.

[@fullnoyz7670]

The bands would love people buying there merch.. cash money

[@lycan2549]

@@fullnoyz7670 Wouldn’t be a problem if it was actual real merch but even fashion stores like h&m and topman started ripping off the bands

[@INIGO7]

@@lycan2549 yeah bands that have already made millions and haven’t peaked in how long?

[@lycan2549]

@@INIGO7 Regardless of the level of past success or current level of relativity, ripping off a band is ripping off a band. If you have a different opinion that’s cool but I think if bands have put time and money into making their merch the best it can possibly be, why should the stores that we’ve previously discussed be able to commit plagiarism at the click of a button and get these designs for free. Makes no sense to me.

[@INIGO7]

@@lycan2549 r/whoosh it’s not a matter of opinion, the point is if a band has been around n for so long n has reached a level of popularity in pop culture(Metallica ,slayer, beatles) it’s unavoidable that retail stores are gonna sell the shirts of said artitists...

[@drewflanagan4296]

Back in the 90s there was some conservative movement destroying CDs because they didn't like the messages they thought the artists were promoting. I distinctly remember Dave Mustaine talking about it because he had the best answer. "As long as you pay for it, I don't care what you do with it"

[@Mitchery]

Probably because they still believe in their "Holy" fairy tales.

[@kl8455]

Parents Music Resource Center with Al Gore's ex Tipper a part of it. Hook In Mouth by Megadeth is about it.

[@Nswix]

Friendly reminder the PMRC was fronted by Tipper Gore, a Democrat.

[@drewflanagan4296]

@@Nswix That's great but the PMRC stuff took place in the 80s. And not everything has to be partisan politics all the time.

[@bananaempijama]

Same thing with star wars or video games. Back in the 80's and 90's, you would be a loser and a virgin for wearing shirts with those things Now it's pop culture 🖕

[@sifka1607]

The problem is when people like me, get a guitar student who comes in with a Nirvana tee, and I say: "That's awesome, you're a fan of Nirvana. What's your favourite song of theirs?" And you're met with a look that says; "What's wrong with you?" If you're wearing a band tee, I'm going to assume that you're a fan, if you're not, then you're the idiot 🤣

[@phitsf5475]

Anytime that you "assume" something then you're doing nothing but making an ass out of you and me.

[@darkaliebaba99]

@@phitsf5475 no

[@XxnatrocksxX]

@@phitsf5475 There is such a thing as good assumptions and bad assumptions.

[@Pinhead101]

@@phitsf5475 what a duffus commentary

[@icanmakeeverythingilovedie9861]

At this point, whenever I see someone with a Nirvana I make it a point to approach them and ask their favorite song. I've gotten an answer from two. Out of at least 15.

[@psychonautsupreme189]

Recently I back into metal, used to listen to angelmaker, upon a burning body, rings of Saturn, a night in texas, slayer, and a few other bands in highschool. As I grew older I started getting into hip hop for 3 years straight after living with my mom in the city, eventually came across city morgue around 2018 after I moved away, They got me back into the genre. Started listening to black sabbath, anthrax, and toxic holocaust around a month ago.still listen to hip hop, but Im more of a thrash rap listener now. Brings back memories writing this man, hoping to pick guitar back up after a year or so of putting it off. I always made it a rule for myself to personally not wear band shirts if artist I haven't listened to, as well as now. If I wear a band shirt it's after giving them serious listens to. Honestly even with rappers I never rep their merch without actually listening to them. Rock on y'all 🔥

[@buddhafex]

everyone interviewed, "I don't really care, but, don't.

[@jankompos2330]

its called something for the masses,if you aint with that they will brand you themselves thats how 21 century music industry works

[@Chiresia]

Literally. It felt more like "How do we say it nice to the media" to me.

[@mtrich8113]

Silly questions, I bought a Soundgarden CD and me being black another black person asked me about it and said that's white boy music isn't it? And I told him no I bought it for $15 so it's MY MUSIC.

[@frankking439]

You should ask if he knows Ice T sings in a thrash band.

[@oskarfunes2505]

Having fine taste in music has got nothing to do with race. I packed my suitcase in a hotel room at Atlanta, for stop over flight with James Brown on the TV blasting. Just cause I listen to whatever is good, whenever. Specially if their genuine musicians

[@sirlensalot9908]

MT Rich I hope you bought Badmotorfinger. JCP is phenomenal!

[@princessstreetmetal]

I mean, metal has nothing to do with race. If ya like it, ya like it man. Ya can’t change what you like. Honestly, tell him to worry about what he’s listening to, not what you are. Rock on, man!

[@XBucefaloX]

Hell yeah

[@bigbishop2012]

I asked my mom for a Metallica shirt, it matched my shoes. My mom said that I have to have 3 favorite songs. The following week, I found 3 favorite albums instead. Thanks mom♥️

[@apostatemessiah7759]

Cool mum

[@jbittens101]

Not you didn't, this never happened

[@bonsai6792]

@@jbittens101you never happened

[@PattyJay666]

What a cool mom you got!

[@dominikweber4305]

Your mom is awesome

[@RevengeAvenger]

Is soo strange to see Phil alive and kicking and we don't have Dime or Vinny anymore. Who would have thought 🤔 I'm happy he "cleaned" up. Message in blood was his vocal masterpiece.

[@loganocchionero6621]

"If you're putting on a Slayer shirt, you're signing up for all kinds of shit" lol yup

[@ryanscarborough6703]

I found the same is true with wearing Raiders stuff. Straight up drunken idiot magnet. I'll cheer for them but I'll never put a hat on again.

[@darkjedi447]

I buy music shirts for one reason only - I like the band or artist. I like supporting bands that I like. I don't think I would buy a shirt for a ban I didn't like or didn't listen to. That would be weird to me lol. 🎸

[@thedjentleman1662]

Maybe you like the logo, I don't like Black Metal but honestly their logos are super cool looking

[@thedjentleman1662]

@KVNG JAY that's all you can say? Go back to primary school bro

[@Userius1]

I'm not a big fan of Cannibal Corpse but man they make some interesting shirts. Same goes for Mayhem with The Dawn of the Black Hearts.

[@kevinlast3874]

1 reason? Then how do you decide which shirt to buy if it's not the best looking 1?

[@darkjedi447]

@@kevinlast3874 Very simple, if I want to buy a shirt for a group I like, RUSH for example, I just pick the best RUSH shirt. Its not rocket science lol

[@juandavidcarrillo3039]

Phil Anselmo is so wholesome and so intimidating at the same time.

[@ahhwe-any7434]

He looks like Sam rivers (limp b) bro

[@K1llwhitneyd3ad]

Still a racist tho

[@ThatShitGood]

Definitely the most "Chad" alive person in the metal scene 🗿

[@effrainmonreal274]

And so racist too :)

[@dannykrinkle4726]

No way, punk.

[@AlmightyEmoji]

It's crazy I see both sides. Like I don't care what other wear (granted I wouldn't consider myself a metal head though I love a lot of the music and my library is growing all the time thanks to it) but it's like when I was heavy into kpop and everyone made fun of us for listening to it but then they hit the mainstream and suddenly everyone's singing bts or nct. They watered down the experience violently until now it's no longer the same experience. It would suck if that happened to another community but on the bright side they're just taking the clothes rather than sullying the music.

[@rippywilliams2139]

My 15 year old daughter was asked what her favorite Pantera song was, she responded Piss. That dude didn't even know that song. Damn!

[@rachaeldacek9409]

I’m a 15 year old girl too and I’ve noticed that a lot of boys and men question me when I wear band shirts and it makes me wonder why they doubt that girls can just... enjoy metal/rock music?

[@josephsanchez8945]

To be fair piss was a bonus track on the 20 year anniversary album of VDOP so older fans might not know it.

[@Antonjlavey]

@@rachaeldacek9409 its because women/girl are not that cool. It seems you are.

[@Hellwyck]

Piss is the demo of Use My Third Arm.

[@thebandit9982]

@@rachaeldacek9409 theyre bands before your time that your generation isnt really into anymore so cuz of your age and also for the same reason that this video got made. Not that there aremt kids ur age who like these bands but theres a lot of "alt" kids and posers. Im sure youre solid tho

[@TheRealTatamius]

When they say post Malone made ozzy famous then they shouldn’t be wearing Black Sabbath t shirts

[@lunahetfield]

I rlly gotta thank ozzy for introducing me to toasty posty if it wasn't for the prince of darkness, then I wouldn't find a guy who made rap like metal and rock like me and everyone else

[@TheRealTatamius]

Łîłłÿ Çøøpęr Mr. Crowley

[@mydixiewrecked315]

Post Malone probably could NOT name A single Ozzy Osbourne song...

[@twinny_mi]

@@mydixiewrecked315 have you not watched the video, those metal artists said he's surprisingly a big metal fan and loves music just as much as the rest of them. He auditioned to be in Crown the Empire, I forget what else he's done. Having said that I don't think you're right, if he's such a fan of music (said by people who've actually met him) and he's done a collab with the prince of darkness himself, wouldn't you think that he would have listened to him and his band? I'm not looking for an argument, I'm just informing you! I don't want to come off that way, but you'd be surprised if you open your mind a little bit. I wouldn't say that Post made Ozzy famous at all, but I would say that he introduced my generation to music they may not have given the time of day--but because his fans adore him so much, they may just start listening. Not to mention if someone is such a fan of Post Malone they'd probably know he was into metal and, like I said, auditioned to be in Crown the Empire as a guitarist and his guitar string broke during the audition. Pretty cool if you ask me.

[@TimeoutKB]

@@mydixiewrecked315 post is the real deal. He had his own metal band before

[@craigroaring]

Something to consider: If a metalhead were to wear a pop musicians shirt, the pop musician wouldn't care because it's all about fame and making money. They would be happy with the free publicity, as there target audience is everyone. In contrast to this, authenticity and genuineness are an integral part of metal, therefor insincere displays are shunned upon within our scene.

[@wunclerlaufenbumcorneliusu7047]

Thank you

[@dannysmetalden3343]

but what kind of metal head are u if ur wearing a pop t shirt

[@JimmySawFinger]

@@dannysmetalden3343 You would still be a metalhead. Loved metal for most if not all of my life but i would so rock a Amy Winehouse shirt any time of the day, would have no problems with wearing a Wu-Tang shirt at any gig or Cannibal Ox or Steely Dan. Just because metal comes first doesn't mean you cannot like or openly support other genres artists.

[@Incomudro1963]

You think Rob Halford would care if someone who was not a metal fan wore a Priest shirt?

[@zubrhero5270]

@@dannysmetalden3343 One with taste.

[@amandateoh1164]

THE WAY I FELL OF MY BED CUZ YOU GOT THE BABYMETAL GIRLS ON THE VIDEO TOO BUT THERES NO MENTION IN THE DESCRIPTION.. LOVED THIS SURPRISE. KUDOS!!! 😩🙌💖

[@joshtheowl3590]

I think the big thing for me is that when I see someone wearing a shirt of a band I like I get excited to have someone to talk about the music with. Since it is not super common it is nice to find more like-minded individuals, but disappointing when you don't get to follow through on that excitement.

[@uzzielvega218]

Phil anselmo not knowing who the kardashians are is so cool

[@chippchipp1]

He's also lying about not knowing who they are, so...

[@sifkn]

Kim is the girl with long black hair a fat ass and rich parents. There is more to know, give it more fat bottom girls in that Family? She became known through her social media, that's all I know and I'm Phil's generation. So I believe him that he doesn't know about her, but that he has never heard of it, rather less.

[@hashdealer8822]

Honestly I don't really know who they are either. I know the name but I have no idea what they do or why they are famous. I guess I could google but I'd rather stay ignorant.

[@theirishman9617]

He knows who they are , he is just pretending because he pissed off the metal community over his racist bullshit in the past .

[@centralscrutinizer66]

Too right. He’s nothing more than a closeted Nazi. The band Drop Dead definitely wouldn’t approve

[@matildeh.6707]

I love how everyone in the comments is still pressed, but the bands are like: who cares man

[@MarkaNgamer]

That's because it's community, tribal thing. Back in 80's and 90's only most hardcore fans wore band shirts.

[@commandercaptain4664]

It's gatekeeping at its blandest which has plagued many a hobby.

[@lisaanimi]

KZbin comment sections in general are much more toxic than real life :D

[@kalikas]

If a public person say something negative can be bad for them,have to be careful.with what they say I think

[@BringbackthePlague]

That's because they didn't interview any of the actual bands. Nobody in 🚩📧🍕🐻wood is walking around in a Motionless in White t-shirt.

[@ricksuddarth7200]

I look at it this way, when I was a kid and one of the ways I got into certain bands was because of artwork whether it be their t-shirts or album covers. There was no internet there for me to search these bands and listen to their music online, all I had was metal magazines showing me pictures of bands and showing the artwork. So I think that today for a pop star or a so-called celebrity wearing a metal t-shirt, if a fan of theirs is even casually interested in metal sees that t-shirt and gets an idea to go on the internet and search this band out find out about them listen to them and then become a fan the more power to them! Sure it's annoying when a non fan of metal only wears the T-shirt because the artwork is cool, but the exposure can possibly lead to more rewarding things for someone else.

[@rustinpolaris4074]

Me: oh hey you listen to Slayer?! Literally no one around here listens to metal! What’s your favourite al- Them: oh no I don’t listen to them, I just own a shirt Me: oh.

[@theartistlostboy]

Exactly this! I’ve got no problem with people wearing whatever they want but if you’re wearing a metal T-shirt then expect metal fans to talk to you

[@rustinpolaris4074]

@@theartistlostboy Yeah, it’s pretty damn depressing when you find out they don’t actually listen to them, you think you’ve just found a new mate!

[@joaobento77888]

If you want to wear a metal shirt at least support the kind of music, respect the fans

[@cannibisgrind3642]

I saw this dude wearing a slayer shirt but he actually was a huge fan. He was blasting diabolous in musica

[@trenchwire9508]

you know i love the fact that like raining blood has like 70 mill views if i am correct and like other songs are like 2 to 1 mill idk why slayer is actually a really great band i dont see anyone in my country to listen to much to slayer only like metallica and megadeth and so on nothing to say bad about the bands i love literally all trash metal bands but slayer is a really good band too :(

[@lornaraine3570]

I honestly could care less if non Metal heads wanna wear band shirts go ahead. Its not hurting anyone just be prepared to get asked a bunch of questions about the band haha

[@mtrich8113]

It's a stupid question because didn't they have to buy the shirt?

[@martinkuliza]

Could or Couldn't ??

[@martinkuliza]

@@mtrich8113 Sorry.. didn't understand What's a stupid question ?

[@lornaraine3570]

@@martinkuliza you can say it either way and it will mean the same thing kind sir 😊

[@martinkuliza]

@@lornaraine3570 Ohh ?? Hold on.... let's start again, because i see a possible misunderstanding about to happen. let's take a step back ok Alright... 1. I'm not trying to be a dick or the spelling Police so to speak (if that's what you were thinking) 2. You said it, you can say it either way. Just to be clear... I WAS NOT AWARE OF THAT 3. I was trying to understand which point of view you were coming from because... IN MY OPINION (what i believe to be grammatically correct) and let's consider i'm from Austraila and i don't know where you're from. but there's that as well When a person says "I honestly could care less if non Metal heads wanna wear band shirts" vs "I honestly couldn't care less if non Metal heads wanna wear band shirts" to me that means 2 completely different things. the second means that YOU COULDN'T CARE LESS / aka.. you couldn't give a fuck the first means You do give a fuck , so to speak which is why it sounds weird because you're basically saying that I COULD CARE LESS which means you could so... you're giving it some importance the second means you are giving it such little importance that you can't give it any less THAT'S HOW I SEE IT which is why i said what i said Now.. I also accept that in common speak people are not so technically correct, but , again.. that's how i was taught that saying in 2nd grade or thereabouts I've never heard anyone in australia when they didn't give a fuck say... i COULD care less to me thats' weird it would be on the same level as saying "I'm not having breakfast now" (While having breakfast) so... Am i wrong or.... ??? I don't know maybe it's just an Aussie thing.. what are you thoughts ?

[@nico-us8ji]

i really like the way chris motionless worded his opinion about this. i exactly feel 100% what he feels it’s just kinda like a odd topic

[@cowboyfromhell6669]

It irritates me when I see pop stars wear a metal shirt or someone that's not a metalhead. It's like a big fuck you because we were shit on in high-school for wearing that stuff and made fun of. But other than that Chris couldn't have said it any better.

[@domri4203]

I love that he is wearing a Kittie shirt.

[@Recovery-Dawg]

@@domri4203 was going to say the same.

[@natekankelfitz9735]

He's becoming Marilyn Manson Jr.

[@Onlysmokegreen420]

@@cowboyfromhell6669 how do you know their not metal heads to?

[@MiguelXisto1]

Phil is like the Gandhi of Metal. When he talks we listen.

[@joesixpack6323]

I've been listening to metal for 40 years and I have no idea who any of these people are besides Phil

[@samuelwood8010]

Check out beartooth for sure

[@michaelbisulca4281]

And motionless in white!!

[@scottkingsley6905]

Sounds like you stopped listening in 2002

[@banagan4604]

Same

[@paullayfield]

Statistically you stop listening to new bands somewhere in your 20s so your era of music would be from when you were around 13 to 25

[@ghostmonkey0432]

I know personally, I don't buy a music shirt if I don't know the artist just how it is for me. I've told my sister's that they shouldn't wear a band shirt if they're not ready to be questioned or embarrassed as one of the guys said.

[@Eldergodconsultant]

Same. Even for the bands I do listen to, I barely buy shirts. I only have 2 Linkin Park shirts cuz they’re my fav band and I one Green Day

[@JayFFAFAlesanaES]

@@Eldergodconsultant I'm 28 and still wear shirts from Black Dahlia Murder to Iron Maiden. Very rarely wear non band shirts. XD

[@yareksad]

It was the coolest thing to see my much younger sister wearing my old metal t-shirts. I got this Suffocation one from a friend and some random guy challenged me on that once. I liked it for the sentiment and the music, but I could not tell a single Suffocation song title. Is appreciation for the gift, the music genre overall and cool design not good enough reasons to wear it? I told him that I don't know a single song title, but I like the t-shirt, so he can fuck off. It wasn't me that looked embarrassed. Open your mind.

[@ElephantDestroyer]

> "Rihanna is wearing a Black Metal shirt" > *she wears Judas Priest shirt > bruh.jpeg

[@cidpsg]

And she has a New York Hardcore shirt, of the band "HOODS' into the movie with some boat, war ... blablabla battleship ou idk the name of this band movie ... but it's a shirt from a solid HxC band scène !

[@hiTocopter]

He wasn't looking at that picture when he said it. He wasn't looking at any picture when he said it. The picture was added by an editor. The fact that you think the dude mistook Judas Priest for black metal says a lot more about you than it does him.

[@ElephantDestroyer]

@@hiTocopter you didn't get the joke did ya

[@LunatiqHigh]

She's worn tons of metal shirts besides the ones shown here. I doubt they're trying to sync up pics perfectly

[@whoshotya117]

The editor set him up.

[@Capnsensible80]

The thing is that a lot of us grew up getting beaten and bullied regularly and relentlessly for being into those bands growing up, and to see those people take our passion and use it for a fashion statement is like re-opening old wounds. If they grew to like it, cool. We have something in common. But if they still hate the music but sport the merch, like...why? There's plenty of edgy looking shit they could wear, why choose to wear something you actively dislike? It's literally just surface level fashionista crap which is exactly what punk and metal are the antithesis of. It's like our scene is being appropriated by the people who embrace everything we oppose. No, it's not LIKE that. It IS that. If someone wants to change and become a more accepting person and they dig the music or can at least respect people who do, I'm all for welcoming them with open arms. But if they wear the attire of music they actively hate, then wtf are they even doing?

[@flavio5046]

This is actually a way that metal can become more popular again. Honestly, today, people need more Heavy Metal in their souls, it builds character and gives strenght.

[@Hy-jg8ow]

The body and the soul needs some iron!

[@bluBlaq33]

As a gay man there truly is no other music (other then Punk genre’s) the captures that anger I feel towards straight society for the bullshit I went through more...then metal

[@reinhardt5405]

Well said!!

[@さくら-l8t]

Agreed! Anytime I feel stressed out or lost, I listen to some Rush or Metallica and it really helps boost my confidence!

[@fukcensorship9395]

@M S the exploited fear gbh broken bones rudimentary peni circle jerks oh you weren't asking me

[@AlisonInCT1971]

Personally, I'm old school about it. I wouldn't wear a shirt from a band I've never heard or didn't like. I think metal shirts as a fashion trend is fucking stupid honestly. If I see someone wearing a Slayer t-shirt, and I ask their favorite Slayer song and they're completely fucking clueless and can't answer me, you're damn right I'm gonna point and laugh! They'll never hear the end of it!

[@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147]

It's like wearing an orange vest at home depot or a red shirt at target.

[@paullayfield]

I like metal but I would definitely wear a justin bieber or miley cyrus shirt but that's just me

[@sesevenen2339]

slow down grandma

[@MrRed-tf7bv]

@@sesevenen2339 STFU and have some respect.

[@GodWeenSatan]

@@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147 lol on that subject. I went to Walmart wearing a plain blue shirt and someone came up to me and started asking me questions about a product. Don't remember what it was but I had an answer for him but afterwards he realized I wasn't a worker. He was like "sorry man" lol! I never wear blue shirts to Walmart again!

[@14vatochongo]

It’s a double edge like Chris motionless said people should be able to wear w.e but at the same time it’s like if you don’t support something why wear it?

[@conniethesconnie]

I'm not a Led Zeppelin fan but they have some cool shirts same with Genesis. All things said I would rather search and try to find something from bands that I like, that I would like people to know I like, bands who have an image and culture I associate with. The thing is to die hards wearing a Greatful Dead or ICP shirt is an expression of the lifestyle you like. It's like wearing a cowboy hat or leather biker jacket. Yes anyone can wear this but don't be surprised when people make assumptions based off your clothes.

[@Jasontheguitarist87]

I think the answer is that fashion trends are usually stupid.

[@crimmerz2000]

because fashion doesn't have to be about any meaning, it can but it doesn't have to. If you think something looks nice or cool then wear it. Not everyone wants to make a statement or have any ulterior motive when they wear something

[@sly11benal7]

Trendy my man. Never going to change . Why do you think Billy Ellish is so successful,so fast fukin sheep . I'm the sheepdog #gunslinger 💯✔🇺🇸🍻

[@14vatochongo]

@@crimmerz2000 so I should be able to dress like a nazi?

[@timsloan9675]

Phil might be the chillest scariest dude in music. Lol

[@thementalcase313]

I don't even like Motionless in White, but Chris nailed it

[@zsmusic8708]

Same here

[@randomuser3209]

100%. Also what Su-Metal said: Buying merchandise supports artists, and even if the people wearing the clothes don't know about the band behind it, they still gave them money and are carrying them out into the world for others to see. So be it financially or in terms of popularity, those shirts still help artists, no matter who is wearing them!

[@cubbykovu8955]

Thats because although you dont his band you both share the same passion

[@thementalcase313]

@@cubbykovu8955 absolutely, there's a ton of ppl I respect and don't like the band, or sadly, the other way around. That's a part of the metalhead connection, respect where it's due, we're all here for the same reason \m/

[@Eris_Strife]

Not into them, but I loved his Kittie shirt.

[@TARIQALRACHID]

Imagine you're wearing a metal band, and someone that thinks it's a fashion trend approaches you and the next thing they say is"oh that's so last year"

[@Vinter666]

Bruhh🤣

[@albertogomesdefreitas7858]

or someone saying "list 3 of your favorite episodes from the Kardashian show"

[@Bixnood69]

Imagine getting a sense of superiority over a shirt. Why do you care if they actually listen to the bands? "NaMe ThRrEe SoNgS". What a great way to show how much of a tool you are.

[@stonkguy0529]

@@Bixnood69 I guess some metalheads ask what their favorite song is as a way of starting conversation.

[@KaiDecadence]

@@Bixnood69 Sounds like someone is insecure. It's pretty much what Stonk Guy 05 said, band shirts used to be a thing that was used to discuss about music. Especially in this day and age where Rock & Metal is not as big as it was back in the 90s-00s, some people can get excited to see a band they recognize via shirt and think it could be fun to try and talk about the music with the person for a quick minute or two. It was not about proving superiority, at least not for the majority. Yeah you had some elitists here and there but most of the time it was just about having fun and chatting a bit about the music.

[@taurusbull8276]

"What's your favorite Slayer song?" Umm....."Slayer."

[@jansandman6983]

it would be worst if the answer is Ummm.."Pentagram"? XD

[@Anaximander29A]

Still a good answer. Slayer is always a good answer. To everything.

[@eyellgeteven9928]

Yeah, you might be taking your life in your own hands wearing a Slayer shirt and not knowing the music. Slayer fans are a wee bit intense. Reminds me of when Jeff died, that fucked up church that protests at military funerals and whatnot, said they were going to make their presence known at Jeff's funeral...I figured, "That's cool, at least after all the news reports about what happened at the funeral, we'll never have to hear their shit again, because they are most definitely not going to survive Jeff's funeral with all the fans around.

[@zhenka88]

@@apollyonthedestroyer4107 nice google poser :D

[@lazer_rush9421]

@@apollyonthedestroyer4107 you forgot flesh storm

[@xxLonniExx]

See them as walking billboards. They paid for the shirts, not only the band made more money, but they also got free advertisements. That's sweet!

[@mfchicago8097]

You put a SLAYER shirt on you're signing up for all kinds of shit. Loved that.

[@finewine256xx]

That is why although I listen to slayer I will never EVER! Wear a slayer shirt because if anyone gives me shit I will not be responsible for homicide that I commit sepultura on the other hand Max and Igor are sweethearts I buy they're shirts and wear them

[@INIGO7]

yeah which are slayer neckbeard fans interrigating you bout what songs you know

[@dermilos.6930]

All I ask from people that do this, is that they don’t get mad or embarrassed when I ask what album or song they like. I simply just want to see if it’s something I have in common with them.

[@dermilos.6930]

@@mingesack5606 I didn’t think of it that way, will do that from now on

[@wingsofthephantomghost3105]

If you can't name a song or album. At least be honest about it.

[@Chiefs1983]

Phil’s reaction to Kanye West wearing a Cradle of Filth shirt is hilarious.

[@foreverunsaved6661]

Went to the Milwaukee Metalfest around the year 2000, and some poser was searing a Sting. (the pro wrestler) t-shirt thinking it was a black metal band t-shirt.

[@kevinking1750]

"If you put on a Slayer shirt, you're signing up for all kinds of shit, so good luck." Hahahaha! 7:19 Fucking true!

[@clintonnichols4379]

Slayer always has and always will sux ass

[@creepypastacraft]

Sounds like a terrible community.

[@mickjaegerguano4809]

Oh gawd, the two replies from the two dweebs on this thread are precisely why I hate posers and always have.

[@lenidubelinc000]

Right! I remember this lady confronting me about one of the “black t-shirts” and asking if it was about supporting the Devil!

[@danielrabbits4521]

@@creepypastacraft what you fail to understand is, when he says you're signing up for all kinds of shit he means cool shit. Not some asshole abusing you, worse case scenario with a slayer fan is he won't shut the fuck up about slayer like myself. You'd be hard pressed to find an asshole in the metal community, we would pull over to help anyone 🤘

[@oldmanwinter9345]

I agree, if someone's wearing a band shirt just because they like the shirt, cool man. Wear whatever you want. But for me, if I'm wearing a bands shirt, like say Agalloch, I am wearing that shirt because I genuinely support that band. I probably saw that band live and it's definitely not a fashion statement for me. It's just what I like and I'm supporting that. Do what you want.

[@sleeplesshead602]

I leave this comment because you mention Agalloch.

[@jebroz4810]

I will not wearing pantera shirt before learning all of their mainstream guitar riffs. I think I’m bit extreme with this phenomenon 😄

[@romananderson6326]

Gotta like your comment because you’re a fan of Agalloch. Fuck yeah!

[@MNB730]

For unknown bands I'd buy their shirts but for big bands like Metallica and stuff the bootleg shirts people sell look very nice already

[@Mukawakadoodoo]

Omg thanks for reminding me that Agalloch still exists! I’d totally forgotten!

[@D3vilinth3d3tails]

I agree that non-metal heads wearing metal shirts is a short-lived trend. It’s not worth getting super pissed about it. I kinda get it though. But hopefully the folks wearing the shirts might actually listen to it and learn to love it. There’s bigger problems in the world than a fucking t-shirt.

[@johnafirth]

Pretty much. Personally, I wouldn't wear a shirt for a band I don't like, but if you like the shirt, why not? Rainbow's Rising, for instance, makes for a great shirt, whether you like them or not.

[@petitpanierdosier3206]

Why do metalheads all look the same? I thought they wanted to be anti conformist

[@MBEG89]

@@petitpanierdosier3206 cause its a scene? What kind of stupid ass question is that?

[@insomniacbritgaming1632]

Short lived Trend? 🤣 I remember seeing people wearing Ramones, Nirvana, Stones, Floyd without ever hearing or knowing of these bands... in 2003

[@petitpanierdosier3206]

@@MBEG89 well maybe because this would mean they are pretty much a bunch of hypocrites

[@charlyroussel]

It always was a fashion trend. Since the 90s models, actors and fashionistas have been wearing those shirts.

[@ScharfeZungel]

Non metalheads wear metal band shirts because everything about metal is cool.

[@malachikeefe7873]

I love how Phil just doesn’t give a sht about pop culture lol

[@jankompos2330]

i agree,worry about your own culture and make another down record so the channel can post something more interesting,i feel like im listening to yellow pages,these artists deserve to speak more about their underground scene,when it started ,not some vagina pop scene and inteligence behind the curtains and half hard metal dicks ,i hate brainwashing the wrong way

[@Proverbs31_25]

Vinnie really liked brittney spears and I made a ridiculous joke about her around Vin I had to back-track on THAT 🤐 ... well I didn’t do THAT ever again 🤣 Foot 🦶 in 👄

[@danecarr617]

I met a girl in California wearing an ozzy shirt. I’d asked her if she even knew who ozzy is and his music. She named every album and Atleast 20 of his songs. I was thoroughly impressed.

[@davidleewrath6919]

Did you marry her?

[@Richard-yw5mn]

wew

[@mrnohax5436]

@@davidleewrath6919 my thoughts exactly ?

[@mrnohax5436]

DID U BEND THE KNEE ?

[@sly11benal7]

Yeah great story, my cousin is 6'2" tatts top head to ankles. Gangster fulllll on, n he knows Metallica, Marilyn Manson, Dead Kennedies, NOFX. Couldn't tell tho by any means. You just never know....helI I have a hardcore punk tattoo n I love Rihanna!✔💯😍🍻🤔

[@k-bar93]

I gotta add, I was wearing a misfits shirt at a bar the other week and some dude was like “what’s your favorite album?” Trying to challenge me. I say famous monsters, you? And he’s like “oh I don’t know who they are” 😑 dudes that do that are worse then people who wear metal shirts minding their business and don’t know the band lol