I Love Metal — But I Also Like Pop. Is That a Problem?
Metalheads are supposed to be angry, right?
Only listen to blast beats, tremolo riffs, and screaming vocals.
Hate anything mainstream. Burn all pop records.
But what if I told you…
“I love metal — and I also enjoy pop.”
And you know what? That’s perfectly okay.
🎧 Music Isn’t a Cage — It’s a Universe
Too often, people believe they have to pick a side.
You’re either a true metalhead or a casual listener.
You’re either into brutal noise or you’re not “metal enough.”
But that mindset is outdated.
Music isn’t a battle.
It’s a world — and you’re allowed to explore every corner of it.
💿 Pop Isn’t the Enemy
Let’s get one thing clear: liking pop doesn’t make you fake.
- Maybe you like the catchy hooks.
- Maybe you love good production.
- Maybe the vibe just makes you feel good.
There’s nothing wrong with that.
Even some of your favorite metal artists grew up listening to Michael Jackson, Madonna, or The Beatles.
You can headbang to Cannibal Corpse at night and sing along to Billie Eilish in the morning.
You’re still you.
🤘 Metal Is About Honesty — Not Genre Policing
The core spirit of metal is authenticity.
Being real. Being raw. Being you.
If you lie and pretend to hate what you actually enjoy — that’s not metal.
But if you own up and say, “Yeah, I like both,” — that’s brave, that’s real, and honestly? That’s very metal.
Gatekeepers who mock others for enjoying multiple genres are forgetting what metal stands for:
Rebellion, freedom, and self-expression.
❤️ Duality Is Human
People are complex.
You can love the darkness of black metal and the softness of acoustic ballads.
You can cry to a clean vocal chorus and scream to a breakdown five minutes later.
Music hits different parts of the soul.
And one genre can’t cover it all.
Sometimes you want chaos.
Sometimes you want comfort.
Both are valid. Both are beautiful.
🧠 Even Metal Artists Do It
Think you’re weird for liking multiple genres?
Let’s look at some metal musicians:
- Corey Taylor (Slipknot) has released country and alternative rock.
- Oli Sykes (BMTH) collaborates with EDM and pop stars.
- Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park) blends hip-hop, rock, and synth pop.
- Chino Moreno (Deftones) loves shoegaze and electronic music.
So if the artists themselves experiment — why can’t you enjoy their full range too?
🤝 You’re Not Less Metal
It doesn’t matter if:
- You wear pink sometimes.
- You dance to Dua Lipa.
- You love Taylor Swift and Slayer.
What matters is that metal still speaks to your soul.
You don’t lose your metal badge because you like a different sound.
You don’t become “less real” for smiling during a pop song.
You’re metal — because you’re honest.
🔥 Final Words
So here’s the truth:
You can love metal. You can love pop. You can love both.
It doesn’t make you fake. It makes you human.
Being a metalhead isn’t about building walls — it’s about breaking them.
So turn up the volume, dance like no one’s watching, scream like everyone is.
Because the only rule in music is this:
If it moves you, it’s yours.