[ZeroSignal]

Originally Posted by ZeroSignal

Ok. I think this has seriously got a bit out of hand. The OP was just looking for some bands that he can relate to on a lifestyle level. I can relate to that as someone who is straight edge.

I wouldn't go far enough to dislike a band because of drug use (unless they're promoting it. I'd say that most of my musical heroes have used drugs at one time or another (Vai, Satch, Borland, etc.) and it would be nice to have guys doing similar things as you so you don't feel... well... separate is the only word that really comes to mind. I can relate to how he's feeling.

Just reposting this for all those who didn't read the whole thread and thinks that the OP's question is stupid.

[Metal Ken]

Originally Posted by ZeroSignal

Well I never label myself. Ever. I don't even refer to myself as a "metal-head". I only dress in any black for about 30-40% of the time. I listen to jazz, funk and classical music on top of heavy industrial and just about whatever takes my fancy. I never label myself not because I'm a non-conformist (but I kinda am in a way ) but because I would personally defy those labels just by who I am. If you called me a metal-head I'd show you some of my Preston Reed or some Gustav Holst CDs.

But even in doing such, you've labeled yourself. You say you defy labels, and that you're a non-conformist. Thus, you're a label-defier.

And im still trying to figure out how being a metal head precludes you from listening to other music? I guess i better throw out all my classical, fusion and funk CDs then?

[ZeroSignal]

Originally Posted by Metal Ken

But even in doing such, you've labeled yourself. You say you defy labels, and that you're a non-conformist. Thus, you're a label-defier.

And im still trying to figure out how being a metal head precludes you from listening to other music? I guess i better throw out all my classical, fusion and funk CDs then?

Not label defier... Head wrecker...? Oh the complexities of life, the universe and everything...

Yes! do it now or forever have the label "Metal" removed from your heraldry...

But seriously, I know a lot of metallers that pretty much just listen to metal. It's terrible. And there are LOADS of the buggers too.

[7 Strings of Hate]

I'm dead serious, from now on, i'm only listening to gluten-free bands. And MAYBE low carb bands, but thats it!

[ZeroSignal]

Originally Posted by 7 Strings of Hate

I'm dead serious, from now on, i'm only listening to gluten-free bands. And MAYBE low carb bands, but thats it!

Maybe I should only listen to people who DON'T have what appears to be a kitten anally raping an Italian soccer player as an avatar?

[7 Strings of Hate]

HEY! That kitty is just assulting him, its good clean fun, dont make it dirty

[ZeroSignal]

Originally Posted by 7 Strings of Hate

HEY! That kitty is just assulting him, dont make it dirty

I'm just jealous.

Take that as you will...

[7 Strings of Hate]

and for the record, the kitty is gluten free too

[ZeroSignal]

Originally Posted by 7 Strings of Hate

and for the record, the kitty is gluten free too

And for the record so am I.

Oh snap!

[Desecrated]

Originally Posted by 7 Strings of Hate

and for the record, the kitty is gluten free too

I'll take two!!