“Proper Metal” is:
A category of Heavy Metal music for bands who have taken inspiration from The Metal Gods such as Judas Priest, Saxon, Iron Maiden, and Accept.
The Proper Metal sound is personified by screaming guitars with face melting solos, thunderous drums and pounding basslines.
Proper metal lyrics often deal with dark or serious subjects, like war, rebellion, and the occult. They can also be fantastical or explore mythology and history.
The Proper Metal look comprises the following:
Leather (black or white)
Other proper metal band T shirts
Studs & bullet belts
Long hair (where possible)
Flying V guitars
Very large drum kits
Proper Metallers NEVER:
Mime on stage
Pretend to play
Use backing tracks
*Play stadiums
*unless invited by The Metal Gods
Proper Metal is nothing to do with grunge
Only the one and only master of the bass guitar Tom Araya (note metal Santa is only a term used after he got his kickass beard)
Metal Santa only plays for the one and only best band in the world, FUCKING SLAYER
The legendary out of game Metal Ox in adopt me. Also has a fat asss...
Look at my legendary out of game Metal Ox!
Music made by constipated goats
I was tired of listening to metal made by constipated goats. I needed a coarser wool so I picked up and R&B CD.
An adjective used to describe something ass badass.
Woah bro your sword is so metal.
A jack hammer lover. Won't stop till the job is done.
I got the full metal experience.