As a result of a few isolated incidents, stereotypes have been created about the heavy metal subculture. These then became the basis for people’s beliefs about metal, beliefs which will not easily be changed. Although conservative groups and religious ones still have a bad taste about metal in their mouths, the genre of metal is slowly repainting their image. Church burnings have, for the most part disappeared, and conservative groups have taken a deeper look into the global world of metal. We hope that this site has opened your eyes as well and that you will keep on rocking!
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In both videos (YouTube), one can clearly see that even in mosh-pits, know for being truly violent, that most people have a smile on their face and are just expressing themselves. Even when one member is hurt accidentally (right video), he is immediately aided by numerous fans whom he does not know. He is carried off like a king, letting the good times roll.