It's true that poser-ass shit has become sopopular in the US. I mean, look at all these deathcore bands that have become so succsessful in the US. All Shall Perish is the ONLY deathcore band that deserves their success. Great musicians, and cool guys w/ good senses of humor.
The most popular music in North American is "Pop", followed by rap and country. Metal is WAY down the list. Probably around 10th. I have friends in Europe (and correct me if I'm wrong, my European friends), who say Metal is the 2nd most popular music. Of course there are going to be more festivals there.
I'm still pissed we only get one Big Four show here though
hellawaits77 wrote: The most popular music in North American is "Pop", followed by rap and country. Metal is WAY down the list. Probably around 10th. I have friends in Europe (and correct me if I'm wrong, my European friends), who say Metal is the 2nd most popular music. Of course there are going to be more festivals there.
That is an interesting question, but I dont know if Metal really is on second popularity-place here in Europe. Pop/Rock is number 1, thats for sure. But then, I dont know. Yeah probably, if you look how many great Metal/Alternative festivals we have over here. Maybe what I call "Alternative" here is 2nd most popular too, just look at this years Rock-Am-Ring Lineup and you can see what is VERY popular over here except Popmusic. There's bands like Social Distortion, The Gaslight Anthem or Beatsteaks.
My gf isnt 2 happy about A.S not playing soundwave but hey it doesnt bother me as im gonna Video Tape a few bands and their set was going to run into Maidens. Either way i will probably get tickets to see them for her if they decide to do a headline tour.
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clovnul wrote: Metal it's not the 2nd most popular genre in Europe
Wow I wasnt aware that you were a cosmopolitan with such an expert insight for every possible country and continent. How popular is Metal in Australia, South America and Asia? Will they be having any Big 4 shows in the future?
I agree, metal in the US isn't dead. It's NEVER been the big thing, and it continues to be that way. I certainly wouldn't say it's dead after Slayer's last 2 albumbs have hit #6 + #12 on the Billboard Top 200, respectively. Also, all these new deathcore bands often seem to have their albums chart high. Not a huge deathcore fan, but it's good news IMO. It will never reach the popularity here as it has in Europe, and people have to realize that.
So..... What's with the popularity of Metal in your home countries guys? I think it is a very interesting question because I for one never thought about how popular the different kinds of music are over here in Germany or Europe. But it is worth to be given a shot.
