I think the whole hard man image as a justification for how good or how 'metal' a band is, is false.
The entire point kids back in the 80's started up metal and thrash bands was because they didnt want to be part of an image driven fest.
You only have to look at the last page of the Amon Amarth 'world on fire' or what ever it was thread to see a thin justification for the vikingness of Amon Amarth.
But hay, what would i know i have a number one, wear shorts, smell generally clean, dont have any tattoos or pearcings or facial hair...
Guess im not very metal aye
