A Metal Thread for Metalheads

In high school the metalheads would hang out at the gas station across the street from school smoking. I wish I had known at the time they were probably AWESOME and really smart, despite trying to blow themselves up.

I didn't discover I like metal until college and right now I'm going through a big black metal phase. At this point, I think I am too old to "outgrow" my love for metal. It seems to only get stronger.

There are lots of reasons I like it. It reminds me of classical music in many ways, which I listened to a lot of growing up. It gives me the energy to keep going and get things done. It allows me to imagine going aggro and smashing things, which is something women aren't given permission to do. I admire musicians who can play with the speed and technique you hear in the genre. More reasons I'm probably not thinking of right now. 

Some of my favorite metal artists are:

- Melvins (second only to The Cure, in my book)
- Amenra
- Metallica
- Trhä
- Cloud Rat

There's some bands I like that flirt with metal, but that I don't feel actually qualify. I know that's up for debate. 

There's a lot I haven't heard so I'm hoping maybe some people here will drop some names they like and I can discover new stuff. 

I figure there must be some other music lovers here who identify as metalheads. Anyone?