MY MOST HATED VIDEOS...
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2022
- I discuss my most hated Punk Rock MBA videos (most dislikes) covering black metal, Babymetal, racism in metal, trap metal, and progressive metal.
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While I don’t always agree with your takes on certain bands or genres Finn I do appreciate that you offer a perspective that challenges my own views and opinions and find that valuable. Just keep doing what you’re doing dude.
this is me. i love that we disagree. if we just agreed with everything he said, it would be boring.
I could not have said it better! I am actually not Finn‘s opinion in many cases but I still appreciate listening to it.
Couldn’t agree more with your view here. I feel the same. I often don’t agree with Finn, but I find his views to be refreshing and challenging. It’s good to not be in an echo chamber which reinforces your own views all the time.
Exactly my take
Bro your trap metal vid got me into gostmane, that guy is epic dude
Finn has one of the hardest jobs in history: giving his opinion on the internet.
Lmao so hard indeed talk shit to a camera with a microphone and get paid for it
@@mephistoschiffer4957 it's a joke man
To share an opinion on the internet is to eat shit in the comments.
Ancient proverb.
@@mephistoschiffer4957 It's hard to do it well, and have a well argued position.
I don’t always agree with you, but you’re always respectful of people and I always respect your takes. It’s what gives you the “I’d like to have a beer with that guy” vibe. Much love Finn!
Unless you're from Europe, then no respect for you:D
@@Szczaqu but he isn't that wrong about we europeans seem a bit dorky haha
@@amdphenomII the only european that admits it
@@Szczaqu It is just projection because he clearly knows his country is the laughing stock of the entire world! 🤣🤣
@@Szczaqu yep lmao. I say this as a Englishman (idk if I count as European).
“Conformity repacked as edgy-ness” is the most accurate thing ever said about Black metal and nerds in the basement hate that it’s true. It is what it is lol
That’s exactly why I hate black metal
I'm a huge black metal fan and even I agree with this.
Black Metal died back in the early 90's and now it's nothing more than a power fantasy for Rejects.
@@wheelsofmercury The fan's make it cringe via taking the Band's and Lyrics too seriously.
@@ogvelociraptor205 I don't take it very seriously.
Despite being a huge fan of European metal, I still enjoy your videos on how cringe you find European metal.
As a eurometal guy, I do find him hard to believe when he says he doesn't try to piss anyone off.
This is one of few channels where I actually feel like I can be respected as a black girl metalhead. Now what does that tell you lol
I usually don't talk to other metalheads past surface level. I think punk rock has much better politics and attitude. Too bad I just don't like punk lol
Most metalheads assume if you're not a white man you must be a poser. Which is why at concerts you'll see me by my goddamn self and I'm not likely to talk to anybody there
Finn: breathes
metal fans: HE BREATHED INCORRECTLY.
This is the reason ive distanced myself from metal fans. they are way too toxic imo.
Theives of joy.
lol exactly... every convo i have with those guys go like this
"i like this song"
"oh you like that song? lol thats not even metal"
"i like the song cus it sounds good idc if you dont consider ___-core as metal"
For real. They care way too much about stuff that doesn't matter
* breathes in Locrian mode *
God forbid You venture out into different genre's of Music
as a european metal fan i find your view on europeans and metalheads incredibly hilarious and accurate. keep on keeping on brother \m/
Of course anything that points out racism will get a lot of hate, but I appreciate you tackling it
He didn’t tackle anything, that’s why people didn’t like the video. He accomplished nothing.
@@granth81 that's 🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢
@@granth81 nah. They hated it because for one of two reasons. Either they're in denial, or they're racist.
It's so dumb that we cannot talk about things we don't like, cos the people who do actually like it will come and attack us..
The fact that people absolutely hated a video where you exposed racism says it all.
Huh? So im gonna say that black people are not human and when people dissagree with me I'm gonna use it as argument that I'm right. What are you on about?
I liked the indie video. So much middle of the road indie is revered and canonized as “essential listening” or whatever and it breeds this obnoxious insular sacred cow culture. As someone who had enough of that shit in college it was nice to see someone calling out the hipster snob attitude.
“Sacred cow culture” is a great way to put it
It just feels like the artistry of Indie music is centered around their videos more than the music itself.
Nice videos, but basic music.
I’m still trying to figure out if people actually enjoy “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea” un-ironically
@@tuwordzzforeya I think it’s a pretty fun album
Tbf I didn’t like it because I had no idea what indie was. No offence Finn.
I'd say it's about a 50/50 when it comes to what I agree or disagree with on your channel, but I think that's what I enjoy about it. I don't want to live in an echo chamber. Plus I've learned a lot and have found new artists that I really enjoy on this channel.
Lol yup half the time I agree half the time I don't 🤷♂️ lol
I'm a nerd who genuinely love a bunch of the things Finn makes fun of, and that shit is funny. people need to not take themselves so damn seriously
that racism in metal video is one of your best ever. anyone who had a problem with it needs to take a good look in the mirror. the gross comments on the video literally prove the need for the video. come on, people.
This makes me sad because all you wanna do is have interesting conversations, and move the culture forward to keep it alive, and people are just like "NO FUCK YOU KEEP IT THE SAME AND LET IT DIE"
You had valid criticisms against indie music, but I also think the genre has some pretty significant redeeming attributes. I've always appreciated the huge amount of sonic experimentation in the genre... new instruments, influences, etc. surface regularly, whereas I'm always waiting for something new to happen in my favourite genre, pop punk, and when it does, it's always met with so much blowback and resistance. It also seems to me that indie music has long had more people of colour and women in it than most genres of rock, so they must be doing something right culture-wise.
That said, I remember the obnoxious Pitchfork days... a lot of indie fans probably haven't heard much criticism come their way and have no idea how to deal with it haha. Try being a scene kid in '08!
As a deathcore fan I feel where you said metal fans don't like bee things being incorporated, until lorna shore people always gave deathcore the piss daily then switched to simping for it
3:55 this is so true. Thank you for keeping it real Finn. As a black man that plays metal music and loves hip hop as well, I’ve seen and felt this sentiment my entire life. 12:40 proves your point. I loved the video on Racism in metal. You killed that. Defending marginalized groups makes you “a woke cuck” yet racism isn’t an issue. And here I thought it made you a decent human being. Thank you Finn
Black woman that's been a rock music fan since day one (thanks MTV and VH1), it's getting harder these days. Even going to live shows and having goofy whites questioning me is getting tired
If a white person becomes a rapper, won't they get hate being white? Every racial group does stuff like this. My problem is that only white people get criticized for it.
A problem with "indie" music is that it covers such a broad range of music. I could say I like indie, but dislike every band in an indie video described as indie.
Agreed! He talked about sonic youth in the same breath as the Lumineers, it's rediculous to think of them as similar bands in any way. Indie is just to broad
Indie to me is stuff that doesn’t fit any other category, it’s not pop, rock, metal, rap etc
indie isn't even a genre necessarily like if you look at the UK indie charts you get drill alongside folk, alongside hyperpop alongside Arctic Monkeys
Hi Finn, as the official babymetal representative I'd like to apologize for the toxic fans. But seriously, love your videos and even though I'm a huge babymetal fan, I've never had an issue with any of your comments on them.
Keep up the good work!
Who TF gave you the title of Babymetal Representative? 😂
@@dave_158 ur mum
@@dave_158 the fox god
I watch a lot of your videos (I’d say most of the new releases and a large part of the archive) and my suggestion is that people can get angry and / or sad not because of the message (to which you appeal here: “do you disagree that copying someone isn’t progressive?” I think most people would agree) but because of the way you talk about it: you troll / stereotype / make fun / talk shit about stuff you don’t like and music is indeed an important part of people’s lives and identity and they can get sensitive because of that.
Me personally I don’t care about it - it’s just your style and as a fan of tool and “deft ones” I believe that you often miss the value / point cause you’re not trying to dig into the stuff you’re initially not interested in (surprise-surprise).
Not saying that you should be nice to everyone (and freedom of speech etc etc) say what you want - but it’s kinda strange to see you being upset with this reaction when you talk like that to people..
PS never bothered to dislike any of the videos on YT - unless it was total crap which isn’t the case of your clips
PPS It’s also kinda surprised me how protective (maybe the wrong word) you are in the comments - I expected you to take stuff easier with your style haha
I agree, as a Tool fan, when he disses Tool, it bothers me. Like it’s fine to not like something but I don’t shit on stuff other ppl like so I would like the same curtesy. It’s fine to point out their faults/shortcomings etc but to just say, this stuff is basically noise pollution, that’s not cool
I'd like to see a video about Dead Kennedys and their influence on punk/music in general.
I hardly have time to keep up with friends and other ways of finding new music (two babies under 2 y/o) so your channel is huge for me to discover new music, and all the politics surrounding it. Gives me a chance in conversations about music. I really appreciate your content dude!
The problem with the indie video was you should have made the grunge video first. The fans would have been so much more pissed off if you called them a continuation of the commercialization of grunge/alternative and it would be sooooo true. Coming from an indie fan
I would say the main problem with the indie video was how he criticized the actual music. He lumps in bands like the Lumineers and Iron and Wine in virtually the same breath, which shows that 1) Finn isn’t universally effective at music criticism and 2) it makes it seem even more like the video is attacking people
The black metal one was priceless and 100% accurate. I still watch it regularly and the comment section made me LOL big times while I was ill with Covid. Thanks Finn, your sense of humor rocks, keep making them metal fans foam at the mouth like there's no tomorrow 👍
Guitar Hero Black Metal edition
I grew up in Chicago. Metal kids were pretty cool with everyone. The most racist people I’ve ever meet were all Chicago punk kids. Definitely not all punk kids, most were really cool. But skin heads are a punk crowd, not metal.
I love how the amount of dislikes correlate with how rabid the fanbases are, it's funny.
Even when I don’t really like a genre you cover, i still add a song from the artist/band you mention to my Spotify liked songs. It just adds to my musical diversity.
I think your videos are entertaining, educational & informative. I might occasionally disagree with your takes on music but I can absolutely respect you for your authenticity. You're definitely someone who knows his stuff when it comes to whatever topic you cover.
This was sad for me to watch… it makes me totally despair over the cruelty, stupidity snd ignorance of people. Your content to me is super balanced, and always backed up by solid intelligence and rationality. Hearing your personal opinions is a big part of your appeal to me - I want and love your opinionated content! It honestly hurt me to hear about the shit you’ve had when you’re such an awesome guy and you’ve cheered me up when I’ve been struggling soooo many times. I stand by your channels and what you’ve done to date - you are brave and undefeated snd the best! ❤️
This was a fun overview Finn! Even tho it was about something pretty negative it was a nice reflection on what worked, what didn’t and what you learned moving forward!
I thought your arguments about indie rock were deeply flawed, and below your own standards of music discussion. That said I didn’t think hitting the dislike button was worth it after so much great content you’ve provided. Also yes I disagreed with your points but was never “angry” about it.
I havent seen those videos yet, but my guess is that you're right and people saw the title and disliked it without watching because how dare there be a "problem" with their music.
I discovered trap metal through your video and decided to give it a listen. Couldn't get into it at all, but the video was really interesting. I love discovering new stuff
I remember at the Megadeth/Lamb of God tour this past year, some skinhead was wandering around shirtless with a huge nazi eagle tattoo on his back. I was truly at a lost of words.
Well no matter where you go their are always gonna be fuckheads around
Jesus Christ…
Your racism in metal video was, if anything, too easy on racists. Like you point out, punks drove out the racists decades ago. Most metal fans never did the same kind of counter organizing and being willing to fight and risk serious injury and even death to drive out white supremacists.
I've seen small groups of idiots seig heil at a punk show way back in the 80s and early 90s, 10-15 Nazis. I've seen whole crowds seig heil at metal shows, over two thirds of the audience. NSBM bands don't even have a hard time finding a mainstream club to play at, unlike Nazi skinhead bands.
And as far as it being hard to be white, you answered, "Maybe in prison, nowhere else." Not even there. Maybe in California...In more than half the prisons in America, all over the south and midwest, it's the white racist gangs who run the prisons working with the crooked white racist guards.
You should do a part 2 and include some videos from this channel, especially the Japanese metal video. Yeah most videos on this channel you are jokingly roasting, but it seemed like you were being pretty serious on the Japanese metal video, and that you really think all the fans are nerdy perverts with Japan fetishes. If you really mean it when you say you don’t want to attack whole fanbases anymore and have them hate you, you should address and clarify that
literally what I clieked this video expecting to see
I've listened and watched your black metal like 5 times, dude it was solid. I loved it. I love black metal, and have no idea why people disliked it. You were spot on with everything.
I love all sub genres of metal,been listening to metal for 30 years, but we have to acknowledge alot of metal fans can't take criticism, there's also massive gatekeeping always has been, even at some concerts if someone doesn't think the band shirt you have on is metal enough, aka "they sold out"
"Why do people like black metal?" *Vomit emoji*! Sorry but like... what was the expected response there? 🤷♀
I love black metal too, but that's why I'm not surprised he got tons of shit for it. Black Metal fans are the worst of the worst.
@@lordtrigon1733 to laugh at themselves
You should quit discussing metal and just stick to talking about metal.
i agree. i love the periodic table
Yes but also no
No. He has the right to do whatever he wants on his channel
no if you want that go to wikipedia or his first channel.
2 replies that didn’t even finish reading my whole comment. Nice
All of these video listed have subjective points on contentions that have validity, some that may be a bit shortsighted that could have could have been communicated better but of all the videos I'm surprised he haven't talked about his video on "THE TRUTH ABOUT JAPANESE METAL" pretty sure Finn had more dislikes than likes on it. Perhaps because it was on the second channel.
Out of all the videos he's made made that one was the one that was actually objectively contentious and maybe harmful even since he's accused people of liking foreign culture music as being fetishtistic instead of just liking the music.
I remember a really funny interaction he had with one of the commenter Sophie Claire. an asian woman. summarizing his dislike as a projection of his own insecurities Finn coming back with a really horrible take.
Really cute interaction, gotta read it
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While that video is the worst thing you've ever done, I still love you though you lovely stoic punk chiseled boomer, like a crack on a majestic Greek statue. 😘
For what it's worth, you're the only person I watch videos like this from. Always insightful
If this gets enough dislikes will it make the part 2 follow up???
I definitely don't agree with everything you say, but a huge problem with a lot of people today is that they're unwilling to entertain or even listen to a dissenting opinion. So even though I disagree with you at times, I applaud your courage to speak your mind and make people, like myself that don't always agree, look at why we think a certain way and challenge our mindsets. Keep it up!!
Some of these videos made me confront the toxicity that I had been perpetuating for years.
I can't speak for everyone, but I personally very much appreciated it. It was something I needed to hear and it's one of the main reasons I subscribed in the first place (that and supporting someone else who recognizes the glory of Spindrift).
Thanks for all you do man
your channel introduced me to trap metal. totally enjoy it now.
I watch Finn for his expertise, insight and facts from working in the industry. Agreeing/disagreeing happens in life. It doesn’t mean we have to stop watching or supporting someone/thing. I’m a liberal who eats at Chick-fil-A and my friends give me shit for it, lol.
i always laugh at any attack at “real” emo fans on this channel because i used to be that guy. it’s all jokes and people gotta learn to take criticism
I’ve only recently discovered your channels. But after binging a bunch of videos I’ve noticed Smashing Pumpkins haven’t been mentioned. Is this intentional? Are they on the list of bands you won’t talk about?
Finn love your videos ! I think you give great informed opinions. You have made your dislike of Ska music very apparent which is understandable. I do wonder what you think about Rx Bandits and Steetlight Manifesto ? They def incorporate a lot of horns / ska elements at times.
I’ve been curious
Well I for one appreciate your takes on music. I came up listening to punk rock and hardcore since the late 80s early 90s and I found all kinds of new music from your suggestions. Shit my newest favorite band is city morgue
I'm sure this is the 1000th "I don't always agree with your views on music, political talk, and some other things"... But I truly mean it. You're always just giving your opinion, your side of the story, and I do love your content. Keep on, keepin' on bOrThEr. 💜✌️
The thing I hate about the people in the racism video is that idiots always steer the blame somewhere else aka the hardcore scene and its really frustrating because old gatekeeping metalheads wont listen to any logic and lack common sense
Been watching since 2019, and i actually like when you have an opinion I don't agree with, it's healthy to hear another person's perspective. Music is subjective and what you might think sucks I or someone else might like and I don't take offense if you don't like it. I remember you commented on a Finger 11 song a while ago, saying that the song sucks and that the lead singer looks like he repairs photocopiers. I disagreed, I actually like them, but I loved your comment and thought it was hilarious. Take care man!
One thing I’d be interested to see is what would a like self parody of yourself look like in terms of like a video like a the strange history of punk rock MBA or something
Now I wanna watch those videos again. I'm on to Finn's devious little plan.
As a dude born in 85 in socal, Torrance, you’re so damn spot on with music scenes, and have a breadth of insider knowledge I’ve not seen elsewhere being so accessible. My brother in law is D. Pearson and he’s made a good name for himself in LA as an engineer but I don’t know if he knows this much LoL.
Being objective about music is part of what makes it great. You can’t please 100% of people ever. Thanks dude!
I agree. I definitely don't agree with every take, but Finn undeniably knows his shit.
Genius level stuff recognizing haters are part of the community as well.. very zoomer of you Finn, good form
I think the big thing with the prog video is that it was using the blanket of prog to talk about specifically shreddy stuff when things like Haken, Gojira, and a bunch of other bands in that vain exist. great points at the shreddy stuff though. Actual songs are cool
This kind of line in the sand statement at 12:00 is why I appreciate your content. Musical taste is subjective and open to interpretation but the work behind producing it and the experience in the industry is objective, and let's be real. Objective truth is the devil these days.
I love all your videos whether you're right or wrong you have the right like everyone else to give a fact or an opinion about what's on your mind on a subject and I respect that!
Dismissing an entire genre like indie music which is so wide in variety in terms of its music and fans just because you “dislike hipsters” is still a pretty wild take lol
I'm not obligated to like trap metal... but I'm appartently a close minded, racist if I don't.
Black Metal virgins roll super hard. It's also where most of the actual racist metal fans exist.
The trap metal video was the first video i saw from you, and from then on i became a superfan of the channel!
Thank you!
it was a great video. id never heard of trap metal so was intrigued.
Don’t agree with all of your takes, but I admire how you always do it with respect and class. Finn has strong “Barbecue friend” vibes.
the problem with so many of these heavily disliked videos is that they're genuinely good videos. people in the comments of your streamchat mention that it's good you're being introspective, looking back at your less popular content, but really, these are more of an example of the internet being waves of tribalism crashing against each other.
you've also been very open with why some of your lesser-viewed videos didn't catch on.
At the end of the day, I'm glad you're going to keep doing you, and that you have the skin to handle the hate that comes your way.
Tak 8.30
As someone who went through an Indie phase, I also hated the fans. Like me and my bands singer got really into it because guys like Wild Nothing and The Kooks were doing some super Funky, Shoe-Gazey, Pretty music.
But the moment you go to the shows it's just a bunch of people who care more about each other's fashion and what Beer the other was drinking than the actual music.
Imagine being white and Canadian and still complain how hard life is for you.
Not gonna lie
This video sounds like me : "I might have made mistakes, it might be my fault. But I'm right and it was not"
That's basically the takeaway. I think everything I said was fair and accurate, but that doesn't really matter. What matters is that people like me, and sometimes that means holding my tongue (because oftentimes, people don't like hearing the truth).
@@FinnMckentyPRMBA hope you see this
But you should be proud that you are talking about something that might hurt some people
Telling the truth and making complete videos is way more important than ruffling some feathers
I get that you don't want to paint a target on your back
But not saying what you think is basically lying
And I know it's not good for the channel and everything so you're probably right in the end just to avoid touchy subjects ... But you're also not being fair and honest
I hope this made sense, my written English is kinda rusty
Thank you! Yes, I understand. But I have decided to keep my opinions to myself when I know they will make people angry.
@finnmckenty as a power metal fan I demand more power metal insult videos.
As an alestorm fan I demand he insult them more lol
The most controversial opinion I've heard from this channel is that Combos are a shit tier snack, so I welcome the metal videos. They must have been the first one's I started watching on the channel. I came for the slam and stayed for the hyperpop
I love the Indie music video; I go back to it a bunch of times when I wanna listen to something while I’m working in the office.
Indie rock is such a huge genre- I can see some of the, "good ones," feeling lumped in w/the hipster douches & getting pissed. Generalizations can be a tough thing cause there are some great things in the genre. But I haven't seen the video since back then so I don't remember your tone/how hard you went @ um. AFAIR you weren't being that brutal.
I agree with you 100% BUT we can’t ignore the neo nazi hardcore movement of the 80’s, definitely a stain on the scene that was stomped out but again you’ll still find some of the in Huntington Beach 💀
I found you on what killed pop punk and didn't realize pop punk was dead to begin with. I also found what killed deathcore and what killed metalcore and didn't realize that either. I also found the what killed 90's skate punk and found a bunch of bands you mentioned there through that video too.
Deathcore and metalcore are not dead especially metalcore metalcore actually is pretty mainstream kind of sort of because of bands like motionless in White
@@yourmomscomment pay attention to the newer bands compared to the older ones most of them have only 50,000 to 100,000 facebook likes the older bands have been around for 10 years and have 500,000 to 900,000 like on facebook. The newer bands are not as big as some of the older ones like suicide silence and whitechapel or thy art is murder. Even for the pop punk bands they may have 100,000 to 500,000 likes the most. bands like the story so far, state champs, man overboard, knuckle puck have mostly 100,000 to 500,000 the most. Bands like blink 182, green day, sum 41, simple plan have like 1 million likes on facebook. Numbers don't lie.
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I really like your trap metal video. I checked out all the artists and even bought some albums, and I’m an old metal head.
You have to respect Finn for standing up to what he believes in. Some times I do cringe at him but at least he sticks to his guns and say what’s on his mind.
Finn, I can honestly say that your videos have helped me open up to different issues, and different genres. I don’t always agree with you and sometimes think your criticism missed something, but I feel like your takes always come from a reasonable place and are very thought provoking. Even if there is cause for disagreement that is not cause for hate. Some people just suck I suppose. It is the internet though so try not to take it too personally. Keep up the videos man.
Thank you!
I find it so hilarious that his black metal video is his most hated but I enjoyed it and it got me to listen to more black metal and learn about it’s history.
As far as trap metal goes, I’m just not a fan of trap drums. It’s boring, and everybody does it now. It’s essentially hip hop’s version of a breakdown beat, and there’s nothing cool about it. I’m ready for it to die off.
I am gonna start my own genre: Regressive Rock. This is gonna be fun!
Greta Van Fleet: “Beat ya to it!”
If I learned something from this video, it's that I have to like more of your videos to get that percentage up higher.
Aww, man. Listen, I know the hate gets to you sometimes and I've actually sparred with you a few times but ,really, this is the closest thing a near-middle age person like myself gets to those conversations we used to have in basements and skateparks, etc. when we were kids about music and pop culture in general. Everyone has their own perspective and yours is one of the only ones I even pay attention to these days despite disagreeing on a fair amount of it. But that shit's healthy, man! I've checked out a bunch of shit I never would have even paid attention to because of you. Don't change your content. Ever.
I don’t see how trap metal has anything to do with metal
If "screaming over guitars" is Metal, does that mean all Hardcore is metal?
I make sure to like every video to support what you do even on videos where I might disagree with some stuff. I feel people can’t hear an opinion they disagree with anymore without feeling like they’re being attacked. Whatever happened to “to each their own”. It’s exhausting getting mad about everything. I’d rather put my outrage or energy towards stuff that actually matters. 😂
Finn I'm looking forward to more tier list stuff, maybe for video game franchises or series? God of War, Final Fantasy, the one from PlayStation from developer Naughty Dog.. Ahh! Can't remember it. The protagonist Drake
i honestly love all of those videos. i find the ones where you stir a pot or make people look in a mirror i find the most entertaining
I liked where even though he had a hot take on Indie music and their fans. He still complimented the musicians saying how a lot of them are insanely good.
Does anyone remember that Emo/Scene Kids - Stop Going to Shows video?
I admit, I don't always agree with some of your opinions, but I think that's part of the appeal of your channels. I like having my opinions and tastes challenged. Plus your closer to my age than most people that put up content that's not dated to when I was a teen. I may be older than you, but my music taste has aged with me. I'm not sitting around listening to all my old 80s and 90s music and claiming it's better than all the new stuff. I admit that I'm a metal head, but I'm a metal head that grew up on punk, hardcore, and skate music. You just keep being honest and being you and you'll keep all of us around that enjoy that about the videos.
Fin but youtube disabled the dislike button? How are you seeing your dislikes?
If you want to see dislikes, get the “Return youtube dislike” extension if your browser supports it
Disliking black people is not the same as disliking rap. That the dumbest thing i have ever heard. If a black person told me they hate country and rock I am not gonna assume they hate whites. Just because somebody hates a genre of music mostly made by a certain ethnicity does not mean they hate that ethnicity.
the idea that libs are the only people that get triggered is quite silly as this video highlights quite well. Also to your point about the black people vs hip hop being the problem, the thing that always struck me was that the rock guys who complained the loudest about 2000s hip hop lyrical content were always hair metal guys who listened to equally as frivolous and misogynistic music. To the indie video thing, I think Americans generally hate to be accused of being rich and a huge chunk of upper middle class and upper class people identify as middle class or even working class. I remember a kid I knew in high school getting very indignant about Obama's quote about working class people clinging to guns and religions. "As a member of the working class I find that insulting" (The guy's dad was a trader on wall street.) I grew up in a middle to upper middle class neighborhood where a decent number of people were into indie music but when I went away to NYU I was introduced to the stereotypical upper class indie fans who were really quite unlikable. Kids I knew were dumber than me but were more worldly bc they went to prep school.
I know when I've discovered who you were a part of how I got out of the dogma how "if it doesn't have guitars, how can I possibly know if it's good?" and that's in part of you being positive towards rap and pop artists and I changed my mentality to "If I like the music what does it matter what genre it is" and I remember not being upset but rather surprised that for a short while your videos switched to a more negative focus even if it was bands of genres that I don't particularly liked.
Yet again you're 100% in the right to make any content you want and you're 100% in the right the like or dislike whatever you want. I think fandoms in general needs to chill whenever somebody doesn't like the things they like.
P.s.: I loved the video on racism btw. One of my favorite and one of the most needed and I love that you brought the perspective of somebody who's not white. I didn't realized people acted that way in the scene before that video.
P.s.s.: Danzig IS short, it's a fact.
i think the point you made about lords of chaos is very true. bm fans are always willing to die on the hill that the book is oh so terrible but nobody can actually say why. i’d also argue that anyone who has experienced the story first hand isn’t actually reliable when it comes to retelling what actually happened.
Ironically I actually started listening to some black metal and blackmetal-adjacent bands after the video about black metal. My favourite by far being Melechesh, but they seem to stay the fuck away from usual black metal conversational topics.
I think a huge reason a lot of people hated the Indie video was because you grouped bands like Sonic Youth and the Pixies in with landfill indie schlock like Mumford and Sons.
Big fan of most of your videos, I think you're really good at music commentary and making overall entertaining videos. Don't always agree with you, but different strokes. Just my take on some of it, and it may not be your case, but I think some people don't like being generalized and placed into specific demographics and stereotypes as to why they like certain types of music. There's a lot of "this type of music is for -x- type of person and people who like this music are this way". It's not always (probably not normally) the case. I know it's meant to be taken as a joke. In my own opinion, I feel like at times based on your videos that you may base your opinion on and write off an entire genre of music based on what you perceive the fanbase to be instead of listening to an artist's music and deciding if you like that band or not. I guess it why personally I've always liked your videos on history of generes and bands and what may have happened to them instead of videos making fun of stereotypes of music fans.
Yep most of my audience prefers when I just stick to the facts and keep my opinions and ideas out of it! Obviously that is less fun for me, but I get it. The audience is here for the bands I talk about, not me