Metal Elitists: "Exceptions"

Main Argument

The presenter argues that metal fans who dismiss an entire genre while praising bands within it are being inconsistent. For example, someone who says nu metal is bad but likes Korn still enjoys at least one band from the genre. Likewise, fans who criticize hair metal while praising Skid Row—or selectively admiring other hair-metal acts—undercut their blanket dismissal.

He also criticizes fans who defend their preferences by relabeling a liked band as belonging to a different genre. There is nothing wrong with liking nu metal, hair metal, or another style; people should be honest about their tastes rather than act embarrassed or insecure.

Instead of claiming an entire genre is bad, fans can express their views more directly—for example, by saying they dislike many nu-metal bands but like Korn, then explaining why.

Presenter

Ranter in Shades, who also refers to himself as “Shades.”