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The weird thing about metal fans is we're all so maladjusted in a lot of ways. We're individualistic and opinionated and severe in our personalities - sometimes we really turn each other off. A little bit of a metal fan goes a long way.

People sometimes tell me that I don't talk or act or look like a metal fan. Well, what does a metal fan look like? I've found people from all walks of life who love metal.

Why would heavy metal ever go away?

There's real potency in metal. Metal fans love metal as if it's a nation they would fight for. It's not diluted by pop culture.

I am a closet metal fan.

You'd be surprised the type of people who are into metal when you see them. Sometimes I'm even surprised, but it's cool. That's the reason it's still around.

Some of the smartest people I know are metal fans.

Metallica is a very complicated, fragile thing. On the outside, it's all metal, but on the inside it's very delicate.

Japan has really great fans for all kinds of music. I think they're keeping metal alive.

Give metal a chance!