Any fellow metalcore fans? Is metal dead?

[156/SILENCE]

As a 35 year old dude with a 10 year old son and 16 year old daughter... I've noticed that metal music isn't appealing or "cool" to kids these days? What happened? My wife will listen to some shinedow, breaking benjamin, etc.. But will not tolerate screaming. Why do I feel so alone?

 

[CH3NO2LOVER]

Man I don't think metalcore was ever really "cool" underoath/avenge sevenfold early stuff was ok but everything else is kinda... I would rather listen to depressing Morrisey than metalcore, it kind of like Avril lavigne with better hair. Purely my opinion but it all sounds like a cross between widowdusk and stand atlantic. I am not a gatekeeper or some purist I have most everything on my playlist from NWA to Holst. My most played though is Bad Religion, Social Distortion, Charged GBH, Manu Chao, A.N.I.M.A.L., Almafuerte, Bob Dylan, and Woody Gutherie (till I need to focus on a color map or inspection report then I have to calm down with Bowie or Elton John). I said all that to say this my son (18) has a wide selection of more contemporary metalcore bands on his play list, and that isnt really the kind of music my ex wife is into (he spends the weekends with me) and my little brother (2 years younger) only listens to jazz. I really think music is picked based on how it resonates with your soul, all those bands I listen to alot...I dont like every song maybe 50-65% of the music but there are just songs in there that can take you out or put you into any mood. Sorry about the rambling its bed time been up way to long.

 

[HemiDude]

Just gotta let you know, you have not been abandoned. I brought my 15 year old grandson up last week to hang out with us and his 16 year old cousin... We've been listening to BB and Avenged Sevenfold (those are literally his two favorite bands) as well as Ozzy, Alice in Chains, Static X, and some newer bands I've never even heard of for a week. He has even been playing some of their stuff on my guitar (and he's better than I ever was). It's actually been fun hearing songs I haven't heard in a while and discovering some new tunes as well, so keep the faith!

Oh BTW, my 5yo grandson's favorite band is Deftones, so there's still hope

 

[2025 Ram Limited]

80's hair bands are where it's at. Sadly, the younger generations are to into the hip hop and rap culture that is everywhere. Notice the "entertainment" they always have for Super Bowl halftime shows? It's all the woke crap. I stopped watching years ago.

 

[156/SILENCE]

I didn't really expect any replies at all. Good to know people like good music. Metalcore is just my favorite genre... as I lay dying, of mice and men, polaris, the plot in you, wage war, etc.. I also love anything from Alice in chains, stp, blind melon, rhcp, breaking benjamin, korn, static x, king 810, etc... Anything rock. I just don't understand the obsession with rap music. Anyway, i appreciate the feedback, guys. Ready to get my rebel back from its long trip to the dealer and blast music!

 

[Dewey]

Nothing but old school metal here under one condition……..nothing later than 1992 unless it’s from a band that started before then. Early 70’s staring with Black Sabbath and any metal going into the late 80’s is by far the best.

 

[Insanity]

I love metal but as I get older I have let go of my narrow minded thoughts. I now listen to a wide range of music what do the kids call it vibrating to? LOL I love the scream and growls with the breakdowns mid song etc. However some stuff like Brother Dege, dead south, blackberry smoke, uncle lucius, I think you get the picture hit my playlist more frequently.