It just takes time, like an acquired taste. You learn to appreciate it in a way that cannot be compared to the appreciation of anything else because when it clicks you learn to love it unlike you've loved anything else you appreciate it in ways that at first glance you never thought possible. But most people won't give it a chance because they think it's nothing but satan, death and anger, I love it for the emotions it provokes, anger includes, but also the sadness, the rebellion, the hope and the empowerment. So, consider giving it a chance, and if it's not your thing don't judge the people who like it because we all have different preferences. And that applies to all music too.
I can't listen to really extreme metal but I'm like building up a like to it. Starting with more punk, pop punk and punk rock and slowly moving up from there is a really good way to get into it more.
If you can show people starting slowly how this song is similar to this slightly more metal song then this one is similar to this again slightly more hardcore song they are ticked into thinking that the first one is similar to the third even though it's more metal because they are both similar to the second one (if that makes sense). Keep doing this and they will begin to see how the songs are similar while still getting more hardcore.
I know exactly how this feels, trying to explain a song that so perfectly describes an emotion or anything about you and they just can't see past the screaming and heavy drums and stuff
This is so true, I feel like metal/metalcore songs can define who I am, and the emotions those songs convey are poignant and relevant, but nobody sees that because they all spout the pre-supposition that "metal is satanic".
Why trying to "explain" something like that to anyone who doesn't like it in the first place? Then: If you could explain the beauty of a song in words, it would propably be an essay, not a song.
This is too true. I have to be like "This part says this, and it's about this" and they're just like "no, it says 'blahbalbleh!' and it's about hailing satan!" Those bitches don't know how it goes. Can I please beat their faces in?
it's probably the most beautiful quote i've ever heard.
If you can show people starting slowly how this song is similar to this slightly more metal song then this one is similar to this again slightly more hardcore song they are ticked into thinking that the first one is similar to the third even though it's more metal because they are both similar to the second one (if that makes sense). Keep doing this and they will begin to see how the songs are similar while still getting more hardcore.