Bro I respect Robb Flynn so much after this video. As a black person who started listening to rock and metal in high school, it was always difficult for me to find out where exactly I "fit in". I didn't fit with the black kids because i "act and talk white" and while I did fit in with the outcasts, losers and freaks, I got seriously harassed during a show by some racist assholes saying I don't belong here. The racism in the community is rampant and so it makes me happy to see such a response from the community saying this can't be tolerated.
My friend, I urge you to make a reaction video. I think everyone need to make a reaction video because it will show the voice of the metal community taking a stand against racism and opening the floor to a well needed discussion. If metal doesn't combat racism within its ranks, then we have no right to brag about our brotherhood.
metal music that has racism is wrong beyond all belief, but metal music that has community love and respect is the best kind of metal, keep on rockin bro, don't let the ignorant ass holes ruin your love for metal.
Robb Flynn's video was a real breath of fresh air. We really need more prominent figures in metal like him standing up against this kind of thing. And as much as I like seeing a person not directly oppressed by something stand up against it, it's also extremely refreshing to listen to a black person's words on this, because this mainly concerns you, you're a person directly affected by this issue, so I really got happy with finding this video. For a genre with such a youthful spirit, a genre (at least said to be...) for outcasts, freaks, misfits and nonconformists, there's so much bigotry and conservatism in the metal fandom, it astounds me. And like bigotry and conservatism in general, it just seems to be getting worse. There's so much rampant racism, classism, LGBTphobia, sexism and fascism in the scene (at least here in Brazil, there are so many rockers and metalheads that support ultra-conservative politicians, militaristic regimes, torture and police brutality)... I genuinely don't even understand how. So I was even surprised to be honest with the massive postive feedback on Robb's video and the massive backlash on Phil's attitude. As awful as this episode was, it generated a reaction of the community in general I genuinely wasn't expecting. It's bringing attention to this issue, making people think, and showing that a lot of the metal community is way more socially conscious that I thought. It filled me with a real honest hope. Like Robb said, it's not about being politically correct or anything like that. I myself am critical of SJWs, but seriously, this is nothing about SJWs, it's nothing about "getting offended at nothing". If you have basic social awareness and empathy, you SHOULD be angry with a nazi saudation and "white power". So yeah, again, thanks for this video. It was needed. And I hope many other metalheads and musicians, especially of color, respond to this as well, and let everyone know this kind of crap isn't going to be tolerated.
Thanks so much. I made this video immediately after I saw Robb's, so this was more of an instant reaction. But I gave it more time to process throughout the day. You basically said what I came to the conclusion of in shorter words. I've been saying this everywhere hoping it sticks: I believe that if the metal community/culture is going to pride itself in unity and brotherhood then we need to do better in standing up to racism. Otherwise we are no better than the society we love to criticize.
+Clarissa Gomes as a long time fan of metal all views of metal should be welcome even ones we don't like but metal has always been diverse and can not be molded for any kind of agenda sure im no fan of the pc police but its a question of is phil just pushing the bounderies of poltical correctness or is he for real and if he is for real should he be casted out as long as he is not a violent seperatist but it can be hard to tell if he is or not the fascist pricks that bitch about SJW's oppressing them yet everything is about idenity politics and being a victim the far right is just as gulity of this they want the freedom to say what they want to say ok thats fine they like to prey on those with lesser minds than them but boy dont they feel small when they encounter someone with a higher mind they want the freedom but they forgot that freedom of speech works both ways
I'm mixed (black, white, latino) and have been a metal fan for some 17 years now. Thanks for sharing your perspective man, because people like me see things from both sides of the fence, being multi-racial and all. So it's always interesting to hear from minorities within a subculture like metal. You're brave for expressing your issues with race in metal.
You come to Ireland my friend and we will drink a beer in Dublin beside the statue of the greatest Irish Rocker of all time Phill lynott of Thin Lizzy, a true Champion of Rock and most beloved of Irishmen, because of him i got into music never seeing skin colour, he is my all time music hero forever, he was the Black Rose and rock warrior of my nation, i will defend his name to the death and i will also defend any person no matter what colour who wants to rock on in a free world! i feel sorry for poor Dimebag as i bet he is turning in his grave right now ,he would never have stood for anselmos words of hate ever! There is only one power on this earth and that power...............is Metal power............for all................forever! peace!
I'll just say this. The REAL metalheads aren't racists because they get their own prejudice from people who don't understand metal. For a white metalhead to say white power is the biggest hypocrisy. And I am truly sorry you've faced more hardship from being a metalhead of color. Closest I got to that feeling was when I hung out with my black friends in south Houston and being called a poser for liking rap and metal both. But the way I see it is , both rap and metal are extreme genres and cultures , who both face their own stereotypes regardless of color. It would be such a better place if the people came without lables and just shared the love of music together.
Hear, hear! I love Machine Head - even got to meet them once! And I have a ton of respect for Robb Flynn and the fact that he spoke up about this incident and what it represents. I've always passionately opposed racism (and other forms of discrimination), and I especially hate that it exists within the metal community; a community that is supposed to be the safe haven of all kinds of outcasts, underdogs, and people who have in general faced struggles in life. This is where we are all supposed to stand together and find equality and strength. To me, any Metalhead is my brother and sister, regardless of race, culture, gender or sexual orientation, and I would never have made jokes of any kind had I seen you at a metal concert. I would have thrown you the horns, headbanged with you, and treated you as a friend and metal brother - which you are already welcome to consider yourself as far as I'm concerned. \m/
Thanks, NightWolf! I'm trying to set a good example, by living with this attitude on an everyday basis, and by preparing lyrics about such topics for my next band. Rock on, my fellow metalhead! \m/
+Darwinianmedicine Spoken like one of those people who don't really know what metal is about. If you don't think it's a place where outcasts can join together and find strength together, you need to read/watch/listen to a helluva lot more interviews by the actual metal artists out there. Metal is not for "everyone", but it is for every race, culture, gender and orientation among those who are metalheads and feel like the scene and the music resonates with what's in their hearts, minds and souls - big difference. What it type of people it attracts (white males with long hair), is sometimes part of the problem. It should not ONLY attract people of that description, and a lot of bands and artists out there - as well as fellow metalheads - actually fight the notion these days that "long haired white males" is who metal is for. I mean, we have blues to thank for metal anyway, so there is no way, shape or form that "true metal" truly belongs to the white man. We need to be more humble than that, and gain more knowledge of musical history, and stop being so damn arrogant. Vikings in the old days didn't create metal, so I have no idea why the hell you would think that the ancestry of the white, long-haired male has anything to do with metal history. Two different things altogether, combined only by the fact that the white man has done what it always does through history: grabs something and says "now this is mine". As for Lady Gaga ... sure, metal isn't the only music genre where specific artists takes a stand on behalf of outcasts and so forth. But the entire soul of metal music is about finding strength within where not everyone thought it existed. Hence, lyrics with messages like "society is out to get me, but i will not break, because metal is on my side, my metal brothers keeps me true" etc (that's not a direct quote from a specific song, just FYI). And numerous times have fans approached their metal heroes (Lemmy, Rob Halford, Tony Iommi, etc.), thanking them for basically saving their lives. "I felt like the most worthless person in the world, I had no friends, I contemplated suicide, but I found myself in heavy metal, and I have you to thank for my life" - if that doesn't sound like the description of an outcasts who finds strength in the metalhead lifestyle, you need to think again. And to take that concept further, to include other minorities and other types of outcasts - other races who meets racism everywhere else, people with a different sexual orientations who meets discrimination everywhere else - is not only important, but it would be another kickass way to make the metal community a much more open-minded, diversity embracing and non-judgmental community than most other communities on this planet. If you don't see the importance of that, you are a part of the problem. Take more general history lessons, take more musical history lessons, and read up on interviews, and keep up with the current times, my friend, and you will better know what the fuck you're talking about.
+Darwinianmedicine News flash, man: I AM Norwegian, I AM European. I know very well what the black metal scene around the 90s around here was all about. Besides, black metal is one of the generes - at least in the early days, but largely so in this day and age too - that is a part of the problem. Especially the NSBM scene. I am speaking beyond that narrow window of what the definition of metal is, and what many - and increasingly more - metal artists are fighting for these days. And despite what messages and views those specific Norwegian black metal bands have brought forth in the past, there are many, many, MANY Norwegian metalheads who stand strongly against such views and believe that the whole attitude, philosophy and lifestyle of those bands are extremely misguided. They certainly do not speak for me when it comes to what kind of metalhead I am, or what my views are. Not to mention the fact that many actual Norwegian FANS of black metal nowadays are also outspoken anti-racists, and in no way, shape or form share the most extreme views of the bands and artists they listen to - they might even listen to the projects of someone as crazy as Varg Vikernes and still think the man personally is a big idiot. Even in death metal, since you mentioned that genre too, there are people who think a bit further. Napalm Death's own Barney Greenway has a lot of political views that he happily shares; even in the latest Metal Hammer, he spoke of the terrorist attack in Paris, among other things, and spoke of topics such as anti-Muslim views etc. And Chuck Schuldiner back in the day distanced himself from namely the craziness of the Norwegian black metal community. And what a prejudiced way to describe it, when you say that on death metal concerts, nobody is "sobbing like outcasts". I am an outcast myself in some ways, and it does not mean that I walk around sobbing. In fact, that is my whole point - we are STRENGTHENED by metal, so we have no need to stand around and sob at concerts. But trust me, I know a lot of people from around the world; some of them are hardcore death metal fans (I am a huge fan myself), and none of them are sobbing at concerts either. They go to these concerts to feel like fucking unstoppable beasts that nobody else can ever mess with - which is the true spirit of metal. It has nothing to do with how strong you are already, it has to do with how much more stronger you feel BECAUSE of metal. Nevertheless: what the majority of the metalhead community consists of per today is not the issue. The issue is whether or not a more varied combination of human beings is welcome, and I say it is. Sure, it's a fact that most bands are white males, but that's a matter of ethnic culture, similar to how many black people are drawn to hip-hop. But that doesn't mean that everybody is already where they belong, and that this is how it should stay. Just look at the youtuber who posted this video; does he not have the right to be a metalhead, because he is African American? Yes, he does. You speak of thrash bands ... dude, go to Encyclopedia Metallum: The Metal Archives, and a world of thrash bands from all of the world will open your eyes to the fact that thrash metal does not exclusively belong to white Bay Area dudes. You mention what it's like in the US ... well, the US does not have any kind of monopoly on the true definition of what metal is, nor what the metal community should look like. I am speaking on global terms, and since there are metalheads all over the world, from all races, cultures, religions and - again - orientations, then who's to say which skin color metal "really" belongs to? Speaking of one or two sole genres within metal, and using the statistics of one sole country - a large one though it may be - is not proof of what the community is as a whole. And again, it is misconceptions and unhealthy opinions such as your own that many artists and bands are starting to speak up against nowadays. And do not mistake my own words for belonging to any specific religious point of view. If what I'm saying sounds like Christian cosmopolitanism, then that is a mere coincidence, because I am speaking from the point of view of a simple human being who recognizes other people's right to also be a simple human being, and a metalhead, no matter what labels others attempt to force upon them. To be honest, it sounds like you are mainly a black metal fan first and foremost; if that is the case, that explains how you perceive certain things. But you do not speak for the metal community as a whole, nor should you presume to do so.
+Charles Carr you need to find a way to separate black and metal. If close to each other you get Black Metal wich can get people confused :) But yeah Animals As Leaders is freakin awsome
Theres no colours in Metal Comunity...only Brothers !!! We are the same...listen thru our ears straight to our heart ! I feel you man ! You are my brother for eva !!!
I'm Asian-Australian. I like metal, I like hip hop, I like rock, I like pop. Point is, just be you. You're into whatever you're into, that should be separate from your race, colour, creed ethnicity or whatever. Best band in the world hands down is Rage Against the Machine.
Who did they play with at Irving Plaza when you saw them? I saw them with Coal Chamber around 99-00 last time I saw MH in NY, did their video shoot for "From This Day" a few days later as well!
I can remember being at a Opeth show here in Aus and a African guy came into the pit with a Opeth t-shirt on and he was as happy as larry to see his band and we all danced with him in the pit locked arms and jumped around, having so much fun. And an Aboriginal metal-head came into the pit aswell and we thought he was so great. - honestly if I ever see a black guy/person at the show. I'm gonna let em know how grateful we are that they are there supporting this great vast genre of ours. This music UNITES the different cultural backgrounds of people. It's a brotherhood. Peace out from Austraya.
Hi from Iceland, metalhead since '94. For me metal and metalheads are my family, and so do you, doesn't matter your skin color, nationality, religion... We are all in the same family
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+jason laremueve I completely understand how you feel, but I don't think you should ask me what you as a metalhead should be doing. Just because Phil said something stupid doesn't mean Pantera is no longer classic. Even Dimebag used to play with Rebel Dixie guitars and I never cared. On the flip side people say Ted Nugent is an amazing guitarist but I'll never know because he says some blatantly racist shit and it doesn't sit well with me. So I think if you can stomach it, or if your love for the Cowboys overrides Phil's ignorance then by all means blast that shit. Me, I think it's going to take some time before I feel good about it.
+jason laremueve I'll set it to like this. Last year when the Confederate flag was brought in question (and eventually banned) Phil was asked about some things he said and Pantera's image back in the day. That's when I saw the video I mentioned. Phil admitted to what he said, but that was almost 20 years ago and he's since changed. So I accepted it. Now he does this shit, and I'm not only offended, but I'm disappointed in Phil who claimed to be a different person. I'm willing to concede that he made a mistake, but that's ONE FUCKING HELL OF A MISTAKE, and initially he wasn't even going to apologize. If it's because he was drunk (and he looks really drunk in the video) then he needs to stop fucking drinking and maintain his commitment to being a better person. That said, once I feel better about this I'm sure I'll have no issue playing Pantera again.
+TheEeturHedd94 Derrick Green from Sepultura (he took over from Max Cavalera and does it well) , Mike Smith from Suffocation (innovator of blastbeat drumming) , Ice T (loved his music since 1984 and love Bodycount) , Benji Webbe from Skindred / DubWar (such a great stage presence and vocal range) , .....and a new band from the UK called Hacktivist (J Hurley is the rapper in the band and they are fantastic) Much appreciation for you video and have a cool day \m/ >.< \m/
+TheEeturHedd94 - Phil Lynott of "Thin Lizzy"! (even though he's part black). I first learned of this band when Metallica covered "Whiskey in the Jar" and since then I've totally gotten into their free-flowing unhinged hard-rock attitude. Amazing straight up fun rock n' roll. Their live album "Live and Dangerous" is epic!
Always makes me happy to see people doing what they love, especially in the face of ignorance. Keep head bangin, Tony! I'd love to hear some of your band's stuff in the near future!
Spot on! Really important perspective for people to see. Metal/Hardrock/Punk is my passion and I don´t want any ignorant racist bullshit anywhere near it.
As an old school metal fan of color I totally agree. We need to break down the racial barriers of music. I've heard so many of the same stereotypes of race due to being a fan of so called "white" music & it's all bullshit. We are all in this together & there's a lot more of us out there than you know. Respect brother.
Awesome, well said. It really isn't a metal problem as much as a societal problem. If we stop classifying everything and segregating we can all just be people. After all, that's what we are, humans.
You're absolutely right. And I believe that if the metal community/culture is going to pride itself in unity and brotherhood then we need to do better in standing up to racism. Otherwise we are no better than the society we love to criticize.
+TheEeturHedd94 You got it. We need guys like Phil to be good role models, I don't think he realizes how many people look to him and Pantera for strength, they were a huge part of my generation's metal indulgence, they brought great things to this world and brought people up from the dirt. Just to piss on them with being a drunken ass at a show that is supposed to be honoring one of the greatest guitar players that has ever lived, no less ignoring the fact that he is likely the cause for why Dime was killed (not saying that the guy was anything other than crazy, he did blame the breakup of the band and lashed out, it's not a stretch to say that when Pantera did break up, Phil wasn't in the best physical or mental state). We need to showcase these issues with strength and intolerance of bullshit. I feel like this is one of those great moments where a community has a chance to grow and learn. It takes tragedy to get people to change. This is a tragedy of a failed leader doing his worst and putting his foot in his mouth. Phil needs to use his mouth for war, a war on oppression, a war on racism, a war on intolerance, a war on bullying, fighting for something that really matters. Phil can make this right. I really appreciate +SomeBlackGuy, +TheEeturHedd94, +MachineHead, Robb Flynn and everyone else for holding Phil to a higher standard. This proves to me again and again that the metal community is simply incredible and full of people who truly care for each other and fight hard to make the world a better place. For all of his flaws, I do think Phil can change, he can make this right, he can turn a new page so now after calling him out on it, I think the metal community needs to encourage Phil to find a good outlet for his ideas and try to be a better leader and role model to his millions of fans. Get well soon Phil, you might want to start with cutting out the drinking, just a thought.
At the end of the day, it is about head banging together because we like Metal, and when we’re in the pit, racism, atleast I’ve never witnessed it, doesn’t even come to mind
Yo I'm Asian and I listen to metal. Screw what people think. I got my own Asian people talking shit for no reason. People will never give you respect so you gotta relax
More power to ya for making this vid. Ps. If you want to check out more black musicians in metal start with Katon W De Pena of Hirax. He's like the most dedicated and badass oldschool (he's been around since the early 80's) metal musician out there.
Bro. First and foremost. Mad respect. Racism needs to fucking stop, we are all the same on the inside. I am not black, nor am I white, I am a Chileno that lived in Indiana for the first 21 years of my life, and have been insulted my whole life, people calling me mexican or bin laden, whatever they could think of. Music is music. People are people. I am so sick of this racism that is going on in America. I myself moved to Chile when I turned 21, and I no longer have to deal with racist comments when I'm walking down the street. But still, I can't help but feeling for people still in America that have to deal with such ignorance. At the end of the day, we are all the same. Stop this racist shit, and stop the violence.
Thanks for sharing, man! I could tell this was a difficult video for you to make, my knees do that too when I'm nervous, it's annoying as shit :) Too much of the discussion about this incident has been just white guys like myself arguing with other white guys about which white guy (Robb or Phil) to support about racism in metal. It's still an important discussion but obviously lacks weight compared to shutting up and listening to someone who's actually a black metalhead. Best of luck with your band! Much love and respect from Sweden!
"It's about the music!" - lemme stop you right there bro, as a human I totally hate any racism. I don't care that I'm white and your a damned smurf, we love music and that's what matters! BRAVE vid man and thanks for doing this, be strong!!! BROTHERHOOD! Thanks Tony from NY
My best friends ethnic group is Irish and his family encountered alot of bigotry especially the first ones to immigrate to America, they suffered greatly at the hands of other "white people" the Italians have also a similar story. , anyway my point is bigotry can affect anyone, even white on white, or whatever, yet when we can put our differences aside and unite under a common banner, that is when we are at our best. Metal is something that should unite and not divide us. Phil messed up, clearly, yet even then I say we are all brothers and sisters. Great video by the way! Horns up
Machine Head has been my fav band since 2001. Took me a while to understand/appreciate metal. I've always appreciated how open and honest Robb has been with his writing and his public opinions. I agree we all need to work together to fight racism not only in metal but in our day to day interactions in general. Racism should not be ignored nor tolerated. Great video. \m/ \m/
Great comments sir. Be who you are in spite of what anyone thinks or says. I am a fat white dude that does love to see people of other races at metal shows. No racist jokes from me, just respect and the hope that I see you at a show to shake your hand before joining you in the pit.
To hell with Anselmo. All who cherish the sounds of rock and metal are welcome to behold and indulge it’s majestic kickassery. If it flows the sensation of joy into your veins then I say, well met kinsman. 🤘🏻
Integrity101 Decided to travel back a year? Alright then. I guess I will entertain myself with a topic of yesteryear. At this point in time, current day, I don’t care if he’s truly deep down a racist or not. Bottom line is he made himself look like a fucking dumbass to pull the stupid “white power” chant when people all around the world just straight up worship this dude. That kind of shit drives people off and it truly is his fault if that were to happen. I like some Pantera songs and listen to them to this day, but that doesn’t excuse him from criticism. I guess feel free to continue on letting everyone know how much you really know about Phil offstage or how you were there to “prove” his innocence. Even if it was a joke, it was 6th grade garbage and he made everyone in the vicinity roll their eyes into their brains
Mate im from the UK , always loved metal . This would have made our newspapers . We have problems here , but not in our music , well Simon Cowell has messed our music up ! Good for you for for speaking out about this , There is no place in any form of music for racist comments
Oh yeah and machine fucking head rules all!!! Best band and coolest people you'll ever meet. I was fortunate enough to meet them and Robb is 100% real, he's not fake and he actually listens to his fans! he's the best.
Kick-ass and THANK YOU for posting this! I deal with the same thing, too... multi-racial female metal drummer. No one knows WTF to do with that, either... square peg.
For what it's worth, as a white metal fan, it's so shitty that you've had to deal with that crap. It's totally fucked up. Metal shows should be fun and welcoming for everyone.
Good video, keep the faith, love the Living Colour reference, I know they are not quite Machine Head heavy but one of the best bands I have been lucky enough to see live :)
Cool vid.One of my best friends is black and total metal head.We're in our mid 40's.And been doing it since the mid 80's. Everybody in my bands were of "race",I'm Native American Injun,had chinese,filipino,black,argentinian and a couple white drummers I jammed with.
Dude can you do me a favor and spread this? Line Don't Cross. Here's an old teaser. We're working on re-recording our EP soon czcams.com/video/O9HLvheY6LU/video.html
Music is a gift given to the human being to enrich the soul regardless of race, nationality or religion, the attitude of rock and music in general is to unite people, not segregate them by the color of their skin or their beliefs, attitudes of intolerance of some can destroy this magnificent music that is metal, greetings from Mexico City
some of my family literally judges me because I like metal and my bf isn't "of color" and then they tell me he needs a hair cut, once my grandma even told me that I'm a discrace to the family for liking metal, that "our" people shouldn't be listening to that, that's fucked up.....shit pisses me off.
Same shits happened to me man. You get ignorant people in all walks of life man but never let it dent your spirit.... At the end of the day, the more cultural influence in metal, the more diverse the sound becomes. I always loved the tribal percussions on sepulturas albums.. Racists are just bored and angry people. Respect for your words and opinions.
For starters, saying black or white power is the same thing to me. It's bad both ways. Also, I have never seen hatred towards black people in any place I ever went (metal shows, festivals, etc.). I've seen people joking about seeing/meeting the only black dude in the show though. It's funny most of the time. Anyways, I don't believe Phil is racist. After hearing him explaining the context, I understand the situation. It was still stupid and bad to answer to a**holes that way, and he acknowledges it. And adding to that have seen Phil in situations that kinda shows he's not racist. But nothing of the contrary. That's how I see these things. Feel free to reply, I'm always open to conversations. Cheers from France! 🍻
Well spoken. If more people took the time to articulate their feelings on this subject, racism would die quickly. Understanding requires starting from a mutual premise. Start from: I'm an American that loves metal just like you. Not from: I'm a victim, you're a racist.
Great video response bro. You said there "used to be Living Colour". LC has been back together since 2001 and have toured the world non stop since...they put a couple albums since and have a new one called Shade that will be out this year. They just put out an EP and video for one song called Who Shot Ya...check out the video.
as a young white man who is a metal musician, ive always been startled how poeple say metal is so open and free but i always noticed how metal is dominated by white men, some black artists i can think of in metal bands are howard jones, derrick green, ice t, terrance hobbs from suffocation, bennji webbe, tom morello i guess thats about it, its sad and i can imagine how hard it is to fit in, inspiring video dude
Man we want more black guys in metal! We want your inspiration and power, our genere is almost always the same nowadays, please contribute to that, fuck hip hop and come to metal!!
Dude a really understand the way you express your thoughts and I agree that racism must die...metal is a type of music that includes so many genres and so many different approaches to the lyrics...there are always bands I find stupid, annoying, all about the money/fame, lyrics/music that don't speak to me at all and so on...So it is very possible to have some people that are narrow minded and try to push their ideas on others....On the other hand, metal was always a music of brotherhood cause of our passion for it and the fact that metalheads where the outsiders of a society...Still there are fuckedup people in our music community that can't figure out that racism is a type of cancer in our global society and there is nothing "good" about it..As soon as a person talks in a racist way, I believe that this in not a really "thinking" person, the processing power of his/hers brain in not in use...it is like a state of "stand by" mode....peace from Greece\\m// PS: Keep supporting metal, we need more people from all races in METAL\\m// Take care!
I am not sure who you are aiming this at. We as a metal community embrace all, there is no colour or creed. I as a white man love 24-7 Spyz, Bad Brains, and I aint no Rasta, I just love good music, I also love Living Colour, Body Count too, respect to all
We have a CZcams page, but everything on it is at least a year old and we've mad a ton of changes. Right now we're gearing up to re-record our EP. Here's an old teaser from Secrets czcams.com/video/O9HLvheY6LU/video.html
Dude I respect you, Im a latino metalhead, the racist are not only against black people, they are against anybody who is not white. Mr. Anselmo has a latino last name. So he better check out his roots. Respect!
Listen, you are completely right, fuck what everyone says. Keep going to your shows, and don't worry about what the white people or the black people say. I'm Peruvian and I live in south florida and I'm a metal head, I've dealt with stupid people, I'm surrounded by them down here, so I know what it is to be different at shows. Keep on trucking man and fuck what everyone says man.
I know the feeling bro. Im black and grew up in the hood but I like metal jazz bachata everything under the sun. im not black though that's what ignorant people tell me all the time
So I'm gonna say something, or rather ask a rhetorical question. Why is it do important to be labelled primarily as 'black'?, especially when life recently seems to move towards 'looking for inner beauty' and 'there's only one race, human'. I'm not saying you're not allowed to be proud to be white, black, orange, green, purple or whatever. but whenever I (as a white guy) see a black dude, east asian, south asian, latin or any other race at a concert, though as you say metal is mostly a 'white' genre, i don't see it as a bad thing at all, I don't see the skin colour, i just see another guy or gal who likes metal.
Essentially what you're asking is "what's wrong with the color blind philosophy?" The issue with it is that you're avoiding race as if it's an issue: Im going to ignore the fact that you're Asian so I can feel more comfortable about treating you like a human. No one is asking you to pretend not to see it. How about you acknowledge that people are different with defining cultural and physical characteristics and still treat you like a human. In fact, part of what makes our genre so diverse is what cultural styles we intertwine with it. System of a Down is a perfect example: they're definitely not white and they style they brought is unique and more than worthy of respect. Same with Sepultura. The point is we shouldn't have to deny what we are to gain acceptence. If come respectfully and willingly people should accept you FOR WHO YOU ARE not DESPITE WHO YOU ARE. Hopefully that clarifies it.
Clears a few things up, ideally the world would be colourblind. but sadly, with the history we've had and even modern issues, especially on your side of the pond, that wont happen any time soon. Either way, brother. Hope you're in a good point in life and better things are coming for you. Much love.
Tony just saw your video obviously this is from years ago and I hope you're still playing music and still kicking ass. As someone who's a lot older than you who has been into rock music and metal since I was about 14 I'm now 54. You're right people do kind of try to take your identity I loved R&B music and never stop listening to R&B or pop or hip hop music. But when you're black it's almost like people draw a line in the sand it's okay for white kids to be all in the rap music but when you're black and you like heavy metal also it's almost like you're in the Oddity. I'm very sorry that happened to you at that concert I've been lucky I've went to plenty of rock clubs and of course this was in the '80s and the '90s and I never had any instances of racism other than I was one guy at a Bon Jovi concert and he was quickly shut down. But I've always been a fan of Def Leppard and Motley Crue and kiss and then when Metallica came out it changed my world and and then Slayer is always been right there for me. I remember hearing the lead singer of Alice in Chains talk about how when he performed in Spain and yes racism is a worldwide epidemic. There was a guy yelling racist words and he said he got right in the guy's face and it's not just metal Darius Rucker from Hootie and the Blowfish talked about how people would tell some of his bandmates that you guys sound really good if you get rid of that n word you might make it. The one true fact is it is music and music is for all people doesn't matter what the genre of music is it should be accessible to all people whether it's black metal or country or folk or whatever. Again I know I'm way way late and I hope this comment finds you well
I totally understand where you're coming from. I had this great friend who happened to be Black and a metal head. amazing person but unfortunately was picked on by idiots both black and white. But he had a heart like a lion. he got me into metal and thank god he did. I hope to see more African Americans metal bands. so much talent waiting to be tapped into. hope you and your band make it and will gladly be waiting to hear your music in the future
Watch Bodycounts cover of raining blood/ postmortem, and I would like to hear anyone say black people don’t belong in Metal after watching that! Also some metal bands that feature not just black people, but “minorities” Jimmy Hendricks, well heavy blues, but influential to metal Metallica God Forbid Testament Slayer Killswitch engage Body Count Living colour Thin Lizzy Hirax Sevendust Anthrax Sepultura Just to name a few, there’s more I’m sure that I forgot
I'm White, and a Nationalist, and I think it's awesome that everybody can like metal. Keep doin' what you're doin' and like what you like, man. Glad to have you; see you in the pits! Hailz
Metal knows no race, gender, religion, or nationality. Great vid and best of luck to you!
+Mike Cassell Metal knows no religion? Interesting...
+Przemek Koj czcams.com/video/aETnhHmdDfg/video.html
Well, I meant that regardless of your race, religion, or gender, you can still be a metal head and should not be discounted.
And no age too:
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I agree with you,mike
Bro I respect Robb Flynn so much after this video. As a black person who started listening to rock and metal in high school, it was always difficult for me to find out where exactly I "fit in". I didn't fit with the black kids because i "act and talk white" and while I did fit in with the outcasts, losers and freaks, I got seriously harassed during a show by some racist assholes saying I don't belong here. The racism in the community is rampant and so it makes me happy to see such a response from the community saying this can't be tolerated.
My friend, I urge you to make a reaction video. I think everyone need to make a reaction video because it will show the voice of the metal community taking a stand against racism and opening the floor to a well needed discussion. If metal doesn't combat racism within its ranks, then we have no right to brag about our brotherhood.
+Griff McSheen
right on metal is based on merit not that neo-nazi bullshit
metal is not a cult
metal music that has racism is wrong beyond all belief, but metal music that has community love and respect is the best kind of metal, keep on rockin bro, don't let the ignorant ass holes ruin your love for metal.
Robb Flynn's video was a real breath of fresh air. We really need more prominent figures in metal like him standing up against this kind of thing. And as much as I like seeing a person not directly oppressed by something stand up against it, it's also extremely refreshing to listen to a black person's words on this, because this mainly concerns you, you're a person directly affected by this issue, so I really got happy with finding this video.
For a genre with such a youthful spirit, a genre (at least said to be...) for outcasts, freaks, misfits and nonconformists, there's so much bigotry and conservatism in the metal fandom, it astounds me. And like bigotry and conservatism in general, it just seems to be getting worse. There's so much rampant racism, classism, LGBTphobia, sexism and fascism in the scene (at least here in Brazil, there are so many rockers and metalheads that support ultra-conservative politicians, militaristic regimes, torture and police brutality)... I genuinely don't even understand how.
So I was even surprised to be honest with the massive postive feedback on Robb's video and the massive backlash on Phil's attitude. As awful as this episode was, it generated a reaction of the community in general I genuinely wasn't expecting. It's bringing attention to this issue, making people think, and showing that a lot of the metal community is way more socially conscious that I thought. It filled me with a real honest hope.
Like Robb said, it's not about being politically correct or anything like that. I myself am critical of SJWs, but seriously, this is nothing about SJWs, it's nothing about "getting offended at nothing". If you have basic social awareness and empathy, you SHOULD be angry with a nazi saudation and "white power".
So yeah, again, thanks for this video. It was needed. And I hope many other metalheads and musicians, especially of color, respond to this as well, and let everyone know this kind of crap isn't going to be tolerated.
Thanks so much. I made this video immediately after I saw Robb's, so this was more of an instant reaction. But I gave it more time to process throughout the day. You basically said what I came to the conclusion of in shorter words. I've been saying this everywhere hoping it sticks: I believe that if the metal community/culture is going to pride itself in unity and brotherhood then we need to do better in standing up to racism. Otherwise we are no better than the society we love to criticize.
+Clarissa Gomes
as a long time fan of metal
all views of metal should be welcome even ones we don't like
but metal has always been diverse and can not be molded for any kind of agenda
sure im no fan of the pc police but its a question of is phil just pushing the bounderies of poltical correctness or is he for real
and if he is for real should he be casted out as long as he is not a violent seperatist
but it can be hard to tell if he is or not
the fascist pricks that bitch about SJW's oppressing them yet everything is about idenity politics and being a victim the far right is just as gulity of this
they want the freedom to say what they want to say ok thats fine
they like to prey on those with lesser minds than them
but boy dont they feel small when they encounter someone with a higher mind
they want the freedom but they forgot that freedom of speech works both ways
You are fucking awesome for the comment :D
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I see
but rather if phil is racist or not it will be debated for some time to come
*****
of course its racist
the point im trying to make is
is he for real or not? that's all
I'm mixed (black, white, latino) and have been a metal fan for some 17 years now. Thanks for sharing your perspective man, because people like me see things from both sides of the fence, being multi-racial and all. So it's always interesting to hear from minorities within a subculture like metal. You're brave for expressing your issues with race in metal.
You come to Ireland my friend and we will drink a beer in Dublin beside the statue of the greatest Irish Rocker of all time Phill lynott of Thin Lizzy, a true Champion of Rock and most beloved of Irishmen, because of him i got into music never seeing skin colour, he is my all time music hero forever, he was the Black Rose and rock warrior of my nation, i will defend his name to the death and i will also defend any person no matter what colour who wants to rock on in a free world!
i feel sorry for poor Dimebag as i bet he is turning in his grave right now ,he would never have stood for anselmos words of hate ever!
There is only one power on this earth and that power...............is Metal power............for all................forever!
peace!
I'll just say this. The REAL metalheads aren't racists because they get their own prejudice from people who don't understand metal. For a white metalhead to say white power is the biggest hypocrisy. And I am truly sorry you've faced more hardship from being a metalhead of color. Closest I got to that feeling was when I hung out with my black friends in south Houston and being called a poser for liking rap and metal both. But the way I see it is , both rap and metal are extreme genres and cultures , who both face their own stereotypes regardless of color. It would be such a better place if the people came without lables and just shared the love of music together.
Hear, hear! I love Machine Head - even got to meet them once! And I have a ton of respect for Robb Flynn and the fact that he spoke up about this incident and what it represents. I've always passionately opposed racism (and other forms of discrimination), and I especially hate that it exists within the metal community; a community that is supposed to be the safe haven of all kinds of outcasts, underdogs, and people who have in general faced struggles in life. This is where we are all supposed to stand together and find equality and strength. To me, any Metalhead is my brother and sister, regardless of race, culture, gender or sexual orientation, and I would never have made jokes of any kind had I seen you at a metal concert. I would have thrown you the horns, headbanged with you, and treated you as a friend and metal brother - which you are already welcome to consider yourself as far as I'm concerned. \m/
Thanks, NightWolf! I'm trying to set a good example, by living with this attitude on an everyday basis, and by preparing lyrics about such topics for my next band. Rock on, my fellow metalhead! \m/
+OJ The Viking well said bruv!!
+Darwinianmedicine Spoken like one of those people who don't really know what metal is about. If you don't think it's a place where outcasts can join together and find strength together, you need to read/watch/listen to a helluva lot more interviews by the actual metal artists out there.
Metal is not for "everyone", but it is for every race, culture, gender and orientation among those who are metalheads and feel like the scene and the music resonates with what's in their hearts, minds and souls - big difference.
What it type of people it attracts (white males with long hair), is sometimes part of the problem. It should not ONLY attract people of that description, and a lot of bands and artists out there - as well as fellow metalheads - actually fight the notion these days that "long haired white males" is who metal is for.
I mean, we have blues to thank for metal anyway, so there is no way, shape or form that "true metal" truly belongs to the white man. We need to be more humble than that, and gain more knowledge of musical history, and stop being so damn arrogant. Vikings in the old days didn't create metal, so I have no idea why the hell you would think that the ancestry of the white, long-haired male has anything to do with metal history. Two different things altogether, combined only by the fact that the white man has done what it always does through history: grabs something and says "now this is mine".
As for Lady Gaga ... sure, metal isn't the only music genre where specific artists takes a stand on behalf of outcasts and so forth. But the entire soul of metal music is about finding strength within where not everyone thought it existed. Hence, lyrics with messages like "society is out to get me, but i will not break, because metal is on my side, my metal brothers keeps me true" etc (that's not a direct quote from a specific song, just FYI).
And numerous times have fans approached their metal heroes (Lemmy, Rob Halford, Tony Iommi, etc.), thanking them for basically saving their lives. "I felt like the most worthless person in the world, I had no friends, I contemplated suicide, but I found myself in heavy metal, and I have you to thank for my life" - if that doesn't sound like the description of an outcasts who finds strength in the metalhead lifestyle, you need to think again.
And to take that concept further, to include other minorities and other types of outcasts - other races who meets racism everywhere else, people with a different sexual orientations who meets discrimination everywhere else - is not only important, but it would be another kickass way to make the metal community a much more open-minded, diversity embracing and non-judgmental community than most other communities on this planet. If you don't see the importance of that, you are a part of the problem.
Take more general history lessons, take more musical history lessons, and read up on interviews, and keep up with the current times, my friend, and you will better know what the fuck you're talking about.
+Darwinianmedicine News flash, man: I AM Norwegian, I AM European. I know very well what the black metal scene around the 90s around here was all about. Besides, black metal is one of the generes - at least in the early days, but largely so in this day and age too - that is a part of the problem. Especially the NSBM scene. I am speaking beyond that narrow window of what the definition of metal is, and what many - and increasingly more - metal artists are fighting for these days.
And despite what messages and views those specific Norwegian black metal bands have brought forth in the past, there are many, many, MANY Norwegian metalheads who stand strongly against such views and believe that the whole attitude, philosophy and lifestyle of those bands are extremely misguided. They certainly do not speak for me when it comes to what kind of metalhead I am, or what my views are.
Not to mention the fact that many actual Norwegian FANS of black metal nowadays are also outspoken anti-racists, and in no way, shape or form share the most extreme views of the bands and artists they listen to - they might even listen to the projects of someone as crazy as Varg Vikernes and still think the man personally is a big idiot.
Even in death metal, since you mentioned that genre too, there are people who think a bit further. Napalm Death's own Barney Greenway has a lot of political views that he happily shares; even in the latest Metal Hammer, he spoke of the terrorist attack in Paris, among other things, and spoke of topics such as anti-Muslim views etc. And Chuck Schuldiner back in the day distanced himself from namely the craziness of the Norwegian black metal community.
And what a prejudiced way to describe it, when you say that on death metal concerts, nobody is "sobbing like outcasts". I am an outcast myself in some ways, and it does not mean that I walk around sobbing. In fact, that is my whole point - we are STRENGTHENED by metal, so we have no need to stand around and sob at concerts. But trust me, I know a lot of people from around the world; some of them are hardcore death metal fans (I am a huge fan myself), and none of them are sobbing at concerts either. They go to these concerts to feel like fucking unstoppable beasts that nobody else can ever mess with - which is the true spirit of metal. It has nothing to do with how strong you are already, it has to do with how much more stronger you feel BECAUSE of metal.
Nevertheless: what the majority of the metalhead community consists of per today is not the issue. The issue is whether or not a more varied combination of human beings is welcome, and I say it is. Sure, it's a fact that most bands are white males, but that's a matter of ethnic culture, similar to how many black people are drawn to hip-hop. But that doesn't mean that everybody is already where they belong, and that this is how it should stay. Just look at the youtuber who posted this video; does he not have the right to be a metalhead, because he is African American? Yes, he does.
You speak of thrash bands ... dude, go to Encyclopedia Metallum: The Metal Archives, and a world of thrash bands from all of the world will open your eyes to the fact that thrash metal does not exclusively belong to white Bay Area dudes. You mention what it's like in the US ... well, the US does not have any kind of monopoly on the true definition of what metal is, nor what the metal community should look like. I am speaking on global terms, and since there are metalheads all over the world, from all races, cultures, religions and - again - orientations, then who's to say which skin color metal "really" belongs to?
Speaking of one or two sole genres within metal, and using the statistics of one sole country - a large one though it may be - is not proof of what the community is as a whole. And again, it is misconceptions and unhealthy opinions such as your own that many artists and bands are starting to speak up against nowadays.
And do not mistake my own words for belonging to any specific religious point of view. If what I'm saying sounds like Christian cosmopolitanism, then that is a mere coincidence, because I am speaking from the point of view of a simple human being who recognizes other people's right to also be a simple human being, and a metalhead, no matter what labels others attempt to force upon them.
To be honest, it sounds like you are mainly a black metal fan first and foremost; if that is the case, that explains how you perceive certain things. But you do not speak for the metal community as a whole, nor should you presume to do so.
+NightWolf Rock on, my brother \m/
Also Tosin Abasi is another cool black metal guy :)
+Charles Carr Abasi is a god! Hope he comes to Brazil some day
+Charles Carr you need to find a way to separate black and metal. If close to each other you get Black Metal wich can get people confused :) But yeah Animals As Leaders is freakin awsome
Tosin gets the "black metal" joke a lot, ha
+Starvin Marvin Dang, I was gonna make the "black metal" joke, and you beat me to it. Animals As Leaders is so good it makes me cry.
animals as leaders is pretty lame
Theres no colours in Metal Comunity...only Brothers !!! We are the same...listen thru our ears straight to our heart ! I feel you man ! You are my brother for eva !!!
They should book Living Colour for the next Dimebash Dime loved them
I'm Asian-Australian. I like metal, I like hip hop, I like rock, I like pop. Point is, just be you. You're into whatever you're into, that should be separate from your race, colour, creed ethnicity or whatever. Best band in the world hands down is Rage Against the Machine.
Who did they play with at Irving Plaza when you saw them? I saw them with Coal Chamber around 99-00 last time I saw MH in NY, did their video shoot for "From This Day" a few days later as well!
I can remember being at a Opeth show here in Aus and a African guy came into the pit with a Opeth t-shirt on and he was as happy as larry to see his band and we all danced with him in the pit locked arms and jumped around, having so much fun. And an Aboriginal metal-head came into the pit aswell and we thought he was so great. - honestly if I ever see a black guy/person at the show. I'm gonna let em know how grateful we are that they are there supporting this great vast genre of ours. This music UNITES the different cultural backgrounds of people. It's a brotherhood. Peace out from Austraya.
Hi from Iceland, metalhead since '94. For me metal and metalheads are my family, and so do you, doesn't matter your skin color, nationality, religion... We are all in the same family
metal is a massive passion in my life, so if you're a metal fan, you're a friend of mine!
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+jason laremueve I completely understand how you feel, but I don't think you should ask me what you as a metalhead should be doing. Just because Phil said something stupid doesn't mean Pantera is no longer classic. Even Dimebag used to play with Rebel Dixie guitars and I never cared. On the flip side people say Ted Nugent is an amazing guitarist but I'll never know because he says some blatantly racist shit and it doesn't sit well with me. So I think if you can stomach it, or if your love for the Cowboys overrides Phil's ignorance then by all means blast that shit. Me, I think it's going to take some time before I feel good about it.
+jason laremueve I'll set it to like this. Last year when the Confederate flag was brought in question (and eventually banned) Phil was asked about some things he said and Pantera's image back in the day. That's when I saw the video I mentioned. Phil admitted to what he said, but that was almost 20 years ago and he's since changed. So I accepted it. Now he does this shit, and I'm not only offended, but I'm disappointed in Phil who claimed to be a different person. I'm willing to concede that he made a mistake, but that's ONE FUCKING HELL OF A MISTAKE, and initially he wasn't even going to apologize. If it's because he was drunk (and he looks really drunk in the video) then he needs to stop fucking drinking and maintain his commitment to being a better person. That said, once I feel better about this I'm sure I'll have no issue playing Pantera again.
+TheEeturHedd94
Derrick Green from Sepultura (he took over from Max Cavalera and does it well) ,
Mike Smith from Suffocation (innovator of blastbeat drumming) ,
Ice T (loved his music since 1984 and love Bodycount) ,
Benji Webbe from Skindred / DubWar (such a great stage presence and vocal range) ,
.....and a new band from the UK called Hacktivist (J Hurley is the rapper in the band and they are fantastic)
Much appreciation for you video and have a cool day \m/ >.< \m/
GOD FORBID.....the whole band!
+TheEeturHedd94 - Phil Lynott of "Thin Lizzy"! (even though he's part black). I first learned of this band when Metallica covered "Whiskey in the Jar" and since then I've totally gotten into their free-flowing unhinged hard-rock attitude. Amazing straight up fun rock n' roll. Their live album "Live and Dangerous" is epic!
ik this video is old, but are u still in a band? if love to check it out \m/
Do you have any other social media accounts we can follow? Instagram, tumblr etc.?
tumblr: internallyscreaming-forvengeance
IG: tonyrock94
Twit: LiveSoFree94
I'm abstaining from Facebook for as long as possible
And here's my band Line Don't Cross. Here's an old teaser. We're working on re-recording our EP soon
czcams.com/video/O9HLvheY6LU/video.html
+TheEeturHedd94 Cool thanks! I'm trying to stay off youtube (well, at least not read the comments) but I still wanna follow your new project!
An English Metalhead to an American Metalhead, Well said Dude.
So can I ask how you feel about the situation now? And are you still a metal head? If so, do you feel the scene is getting better?
Thank you for sharing your view on Metal and how it has to change! The silence has to be broken. Stay strong!
I LOVE this video!!
Always makes me happy to see people doing what they love, especially in the face of ignorance.
Keep head bangin, Tony! I'd love to hear some of your band's stuff in the near future!
"when we are all headbanging, when we are all in the pit, that's what it's about...brotherhood!" ... well said bro :)
Spot on! Really important perspective for people to see.
Metal/Hardrock/Punk is my passion and I don´t want any ignorant racist bullshit anywhere near it.
Was the band named after the deep purple album machine head.
People who have a love of music passionately are my brothers and sisters no matter what race.
Well said man. White guy here, Filipina wife, and friends from every corner of the world. Keep it real bro, open minds and love will prevail.
As an old school metal fan of color I totally agree. We need to break down the racial barriers of music. I've heard so many of the same stereotypes of race due to being a fan of so called "white" music & it's all bullshit. We are all in this together & there's a lot more of us out there than you know. Respect brother.
You are awesome! Never stop being yourself and never feel pressured to conform to anything in order to "fit in." Be uniquely you.
Awesome, well said. It really isn't a metal problem as much as a societal problem. If we stop classifying everything and segregating we can all just be people. After all, that's what we are, humans.
You're absolutely right. And I believe that if the metal community/culture is going to pride itself in unity and brotherhood then we need to do better in standing up to racism. Otherwise we are no better than the society we love to criticize.
+TheEeturHedd94 You got it. We need guys like Phil to be good role models, I don't think he realizes how many people look to him and Pantera for strength, they were a huge part of my generation's metal indulgence, they brought great things to this world and brought people up from the dirt. Just to piss on them with being a drunken ass at a show that is supposed to be honoring one of the greatest guitar players that has ever lived, no less ignoring the fact that he is likely the cause for why Dime was killed (not saying that the guy was anything other than crazy, he did blame the breakup of the band and lashed out, it's not a stretch to say that when Pantera did break up, Phil wasn't in the best physical or mental state). We need to showcase these issues with strength and intolerance of bullshit. I feel like this is one of those great moments where a community has a chance to grow and learn.
It takes tragedy to get people to change. This is a tragedy of a failed leader doing his worst and putting his foot in his mouth. Phil needs to use his mouth for war, a war on oppression, a war on racism, a war on intolerance, a war on bullying, fighting for something that really matters. Phil can make this right. I really appreciate +SomeBlackGuy, +TheEeturHedd94, +MachineHead, Robb Flynn and everyone else for holding Phil to a higher standard. This proves to me again and again that the metal community is simply incredible and full of people who truly care for each other and fight hard to make the world a better place.
For all of his flaws, I do think Phil can change, he can make this right, he can turn a new page so now after calling him out on it, I think the metal community needs to encourage Phil to find a good outlet for his ideas and try to be a better leader and role model to his millions of fans. Get well soon Phil, you might want to start with cutting out the drinking, just a thought.
As an aging metal head, I say metal absolutely NEED, NEED, NEEDS more people like you for this incredible genre to grow and reach new heights!!!
At the end of the day, it is about head banging together because we like Metal, and when we’re in the pit, racism, atleast I’ve never witnessed it, doesn’t even come to mind
Yo I'm Asian and I listen to metal. Screw what people think. I got my own Asian people talking shit for no reason. People will never give you respect so you gotta relax
You said you are in band, where are them videos ?!
Line Don't Cross. Here's an old teaser. We're working on re-recording our EP soon
czcams.com/video/O9HLvheY6LU/video.html
That took some balls youngster. Keep it up.
More power to ya for making this vid.
Ps. If you want to check out more black musicians in metal start with Katon W De Pena of Hirax. He's like the most dedicated and badass oldschool (he's been around since the early 80's) metal musician out there.
You're right.....we are ALL in this together and it is a brotherhood...............God bless.......
Bro. First and foremost. Mad respect. Racism needs to fucking stop, we are all the same on the inside. I am not black, nor am I white, I am a Chileno that lived in Indiana for the first 21 years of my life, and have been insulted my whole life, people calling me mexican or bin laden, whatever they could think of. Music is music. People are people. I am so sick of this racism that is going on in America. I myself moved to Chile when I turned 21, and I no longer have to deal with racist comments when I'm walking down the street. But still, I can't help but feeling for people still in America that have to deal with such ignorance. At the end of the day, we are all the same. Stop this racist shit, and stop the violence.
You and I both, brother. You and I both...
Well said, and kudos for being so bold by sharing one of your experiences.
Thanks for sharing, man! I could tell this was a difficult video for you to make, my knees do that too when I'm nervous, it's annoying as shit :) Too much of the discussion about this incident has been just white guys like myself arguing with other white guys about which white guy (Robb or Phil) to support about racism in metal. It's still an important discussion but obviously lacks weight compared to shutting up and listening to someone who's actually a black metalhead. Best of luck with your band! Much love and respect from Sweden!
"It's about the music!" - lemme stop you right there bro, as a human I totally hate any racism. I don't care that I'm white and your a damned smurf, we love music and that's what matters! BRAVE vid man and thanks for doing this, be strong!!! BROTHERHOOD! Thanks Tony from NY
I welcome you with open arms Headcase 😘 its ALL about music, not about a persons skin color! Rock on bro 😎
My best friends ethnic group is Irish and his family encountered alot of bigotry especially the first ones to immigrate to America, they suffered greatly at the hands of other "white people" the Italians have also a similar story. , anyway my point is bigotry can affect anyone, even white on white, or whatever, yet when we can put our differences aside and unite under a common banner, that is when we are at our best. Metal is something that should unite and not divide us. Phil messed up, clearly, yet even then I say we are all brothers and sisters. Great video by the way! Horns up
Right on, mate! Shout out from the UK. Nuff love.
04:58 "At the end of the day...." sentence. That gave me goosebumps xD Well said brother! :)
If you haven't already check out Suffocation. Some black guys in that band. We need more black people in metal, honestly.
Machine Head has been my fav band since 2001. Took me a while to understand/appreciate metal.
I've always appreciated how open and honest Robb has been with his writing and his public opinions. I agree we all need to work together to fight racism not only in metal but in our day to day interactions in general. Racism should not be ignored nor tolerated.
Great video.
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Great comments sir. Be who you are in spite of what anyone thinks or says. I am a fat white dude that does love to see people of other races at metal shows. No racist jokes from me, just respect and the hope that I see you at a show to shake your hand before joining you in the pit.
Metal is the place where our skin is metal.
To hell with Anselmo. All who cherish the sounds of rock and metal are welcome to behold and indulge it’s majestic kickassery. If it flows the sensation of joy into your veins then I say, well met kinsman. 🤘🏻
Anselmo is NOT a racist.
Integrity101 Decided to travel back a year? Alright then. I guess I will entertain myself with a topic of yesteryear. At this point in time, current day, I don’t care if he’s truly deep down a racist or not. Bottom line is he made himself look like a fucking dumbass to pull the stupid “white power” chant when people all around the world just straight up worship this dude. That kind of shit drives people off and it truly is his fault if that were to happen. I like some Pantera songs and listen to them to this day, but that doesn’t excuse him from criticism. I guess feel free to continue on letting everyone know how much you really know about Phil offstage or how you were there to “prove” his innocence. Even if it was a joke, it was 6th grade garbage and he made everyone in the vicinity roll their eyes into their brains
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Is he a hateful racist or white supremacist? NO, not at all.
Did he have a stupid drunken moment? Absolutely.
Big difference.
Integrity101 Again, where did I say he is racist or that I even give a shit? You’re agreeing with me... What exactly is the problem here?
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Who said there was a problem? Have a good one
Mate im from the UK , always loved metal . This would have made our newspapers . We have problems here , but not in our music , well Simon Cowell has messed our music up ! Good for you for for speaking out about this , There is no place in any form of music for racist comments
Oh yeah and machine fucking head rules all!!! Best band and coolest people you'll ever meet. I was fortunate enough to meet them and Robb is 100% real, he's not fake and he actually listens to his fans! he's the best.
Stay strong my friend and keep listening to the music you love. Respect
great video mate, greetings from Australia!
Kick-ass and THANK YOU for posting this! I deal with the same thing, too... multi-racial female metal drummer. No one knows WTF to do with that, either... square peg.
Fuckin right bro! "We're all in this together"!
For what it's worth, as a white metal fan, it's so shitty that you've had to deal with that crap. It's totally fucked up. Metal shows should be fun and welcoming for everyone.
Good video, keep the faith, love the Living Colour reference, I know they are not quite Machine Head heavy but one of the best bands I have been lucky enough to see live :)
don't let the idiots keep you down man... we need more brothers in metal!
oh, don't forget Terrance Hobbs from Suffocation, he shreds
Cool vid.One of my best friends is black and total metal head.We're in our mid 40's.And been doing it since the mid 80's.
Everybody in my bands were of "race",I'm Native American Injun,had chinese,filipino,black,argentinian and a couple white drummers I jammed with.
way to go, dude. If you ever bring your band to Southern California, I'll be more than happy to book you
Dude can you do me a favor and spread this?
Line Don't Cross. Here's an old teaser. We're working on re-recording our EP soon
czcams.com/video/O9HLvheY6LU/video.html
got a demo?
Line Don't Cross. Here's an old teaser. We're working on re-recording our EP soon
czcams.com/video/O9HLvheY6LU/video.html
hmu on fb marius r jones i help bands with merch and promo , nice meeting ya
Music is a gift given to the human being to enrich the soul regardless of race, nationality or religion, the attitude of rock and music in general is to unite people, not segregate them by the color of their skin or their beliefs, attitudes of intolerance of some can destroy this magnificent music that is metal, greetings from Mexico City
Power to you man. Keep following your passion.
Can you educate me on metal bands who are black? I know of Hirax the lead singer is black and living colour.
some of my family literally judges me because I like metal and my bf isn't "of color" and then they tell me he needs a hair cut, once my grandma even told me that I'm a discrace to the family for liking metal, that "our" people shouldn't be listening to that, that's fucked up.....shit pisses me off.
Man I'm black and I get every Fucking thing you said, you've got a new subscriber friend.
Same shits happened to me man. You get ignorant people in all walks of life man but never let it dent your spirit.... At the end of the day, the more cultural influence in metal, the more diverse the sound becomes. I always loved the tribal percussions on sepulturas albums.. Racists are just bored and angry people. Respect for your words and opinions.
For starters, saying black or white power is the same thing to me. It's bad both ways.
Also, I have never seen hatred towards black people in any place I ever went (metal shows, festivals, etc.).
I've seen people joking about seeing/meeting the only black dude in the show though. It's funny most of the time.
Anyways, I don't believe Phil is racist. After hearing him explaining the context, I understand the situation.
It was still stupid and bad to answer to a**holes that way, and he acknowledges it.
And adding to that have seen Phil in situations that kinda shows he's not racist. But nothing of the contrary.
That's how I see these things.
Feel free to reply, I'm always open to conversations.
Cheers from France! 🍻
Well spoken. If more people took the time to articulate their feelings on this subject, racism would die quickly. Understanding requires starting from a mutual premise. Start from: I'm an American that loves metal just like you. Not from: I'm a victim, you're a racist.
Soooooooooooooooooo, what's your band called??????????
Line Don't Cross. Here's an old teaser. We're working on re-recording our EP soon
czcams.com/video/O9HLvheY6LU/video.html
Awesome thanks and Subbed!
So, you're the bassist. Nice bass too.
Good points man. Totally agree. I hope to see your band selling CDs one day my man. Best of luck to you
Great video response bro. You said there "used to be Living Colour". LC has been back together since 2001 and have toured the world non stop since...they put a couple albums since and have a new one called Shade that will be out this year. They just put out an EP and video for one song called Who Shot Ya...check out the video.
Hey man there is room for everybody in metal love!
as a young white man who is a metal musician, ive always been startled how poeple say metal is so open and free but i always noticed how metal is dominated by white men, some black artists i can think of in metal bands are howard jones, derrick green, ice t, terrance hobbs from suffocation, bennji webbe, tom morello i guess thats about it, its sad and i can imagine how hard it is to fit in, inspiring video dude
Man we want more black guys in metal! We want your inspiration and power, our genere is almost always the same nowadays, please contribute to that, fuck hip hop and come to metal!!
I have a good comeback for "you're not really a black guy"
"Well, shit. Somebody tell the police that, please."
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you for having the courage to speak up!
P.S. You are such a sweetie. The world needs more nice people like us. 😊
Right on brother. Respect 🤜🏿🤛🏻
My favorite metal band Sevendust has a great black singer. I’ve never heard a metal band with as much soul as Sevendust.
Dude a really understand the way you express your thoughts and I agree that racism must die...metal is a type of music that includes so many genres and so many different approaches to the lyrics...there are always bands I find stupid, annoying, all about the money/fame, lyrics/music that don't speak to me at all and so on...So it is very possible to have some people that are narrow minded and try to push their ideas on others....On the other hand, metal was always a music of brotherhood cause of our passion for it and the fact that metalheads where the outsiders of a society...Still there are fuckedup people in our music community that can't figure out that racism is a type of cancer in our global society and there is nothing "good" about it..As soon as a person talks in a racist way, I believe that this in not a really "thinking" person, the processing power of his/hers brain in not in use...it is like a state of "stand by" mode....peace from Greece\\m//
PS: Keep supporting metal, we need more people from all races in METAL\\m//
Take care!
I am not sure who you are aiming this at. We as a metal community embrace all, there is no colour or creed. I as a white man love 24-7 Spyz, Bad Brains, and I aint no Rasta, I just love good music, I also love Living Colour, Body Count too, respect to all
I Support Robb (and you)100%! Looking forward to see you on stage. Rock on! (Is it possible to listen to your band somewhere?) /Pikkadollen, Sweden
We have a CZcams page, but everything on it is at least a year old and we've mad a ton of changes. Right now we're gearing up to re-record our EP.
Here's an old teaser from Secrets
czcams.com/video/O9HLvheY6LU/video.html
Thx! sounds promising! In Flame-ish harmonys never gets old! :) Good luck with your EP.
love you man,be strong ---sadly it's not gonna stop
Dude I respect you, Im a latino metalhead, the racist are not only against black people, they are against anybody who is not white. Mr. Anselmo has a latino last name. So he better check out his roots. Respect!
Listen, you are completely right, fuck what everyone says. Keep going to your shows, and don't worry about what the white people or the black people say. I'm Peruvian and I live in south florida and I'm a metal head, I've dealt with stupid people, I'm surrounded by them down here, so I know what it is to be different at shows. Keep on trucking man and fuck what everyone says man.
I know the feeling bro. Im black and grew up in the hood but I like metal jazz bachata everything under the sun. im not black though that's what ignorant people tell me all the time
Great commentary thanks for sharing.
So I'm gonna say something, or rather ask a rhetorical question. Why is it do important to be labelled primarily as 'black'?, especially when life recently seems to move towards 'looking for inner beauty' and 'there's only one race, human'. I'm not saying you're not allowed to be proud to be white, black, orange, green, purple or whatever. but whenever I (as a white guy) see a black dude, east asian, south asian, latin or any other race at a concert, though as you say metal is mostly a 'white' genre, i don't see it as a bad thing at all, I don't see the skin colour, i just see another guy or gal who likes metal.
Essentially what you're asking is "what's wrong with the color blind philosophy?" The issue with it is that you're avoiding race as if it's an issue: Im going to ignore the fact that you're Asian so I can feel more comfortable about treating you like a human. No one is asking you to pretend not to see it. How about you acknowledge that people are different with defining cultural and physical characteristics and still treat you like a human. In fact, part of what makes our genre so diverse is what cultural styles we intertwine with it. System of a Down is a perfect example: they're definitely not white and they style they brought is unique and more than worthy of respect. Same with Sepultura. The point is we shouldn't have to deny what we are to gain acceptence. If come respectfully and willingly people should accept you FOR WHO YOU ARE not DESPITE WHO YOU ARE. Hopefully that clarifies it.
Clears a few things up, ideally the world would be colourblind. but sadly, with the history we've had and even modern issues, especially on your side of the pond, that wont happen any time soon. Either way, brother. Hope you're in a good point in life and better things are coming for you. Much love.
Brothers of Metal
Tony just saw your video obviously this is from years ago and I hope you're still playing music and still kicking ass. As someone who's a lot older than you who has been into rock music and metal since I was about 14 I'm now 54. You're right people do kind of try to take your identity I loved R&B music and never stop listening to R&B or pop or hip hop music. But when you're black it's almost like people draw a line in the sand it's okay for white kids to be all in the rap music but when you're black and you like heavy metal also it's almost like you're in the Oddity. I'm very sorry that happened to you at that concert I've been lucky I've went to plenty of rock clubs and of course this was in the '80s and the '90s and I never had any instances of racism other than I was one guy at a Bon Jovi concert and he was quickly shut down. But I've always been a fan of Def Leppard and Motley Crue and kiss and then when Metallica came out it changed my world and and then Slayer is always been right there for me. I remember hearing the lead singer of Alice in Chains talk about how when he performed in Spain and yes racism is a worldwide epidemic. There was a guy yelling racist words and he said he got right in the guy's face and it's not just metal Darius Rucker from Hootie and the Blowfish talked about how people would tell some of his bandmates that you guys sound really good if you get rid of that n word you might make it. The one true fact is it is music and music is for all people doesn't matter what the genre of music is it should be accessible to all people whether it's black metal or country or folk or whatever. Again I know I'm way way late and I hope this comment finds you well
I totally understand where you're coming from. I had this great friend who happened to be Black and a metal head. amazing person but unfortunately was picked on by idiots both black and white. But he had a heart like a lion. he got me into metal and thank god he did. I hope to see more African Americans metal bands. so much talent waiting to be tapped into. hope you and your band make it and will gladly be waiting to hear your music in the future
Line Don't Cross. Here's an old teaser. We're working on re-recording our EP soon
czcams.com/video/O9HLvheY6LU/video.html
Watch Bodycounts cover of raining blood/ postmortem, and I would like to hear anyone say black people don’t belong in Metal after watching that!
Also some metal bands that feature not just black people, but “minorities”
Jimmy Hendricks, well heavy blues, but influential to metal
Metallica
God Forbid
Testament
Slayer
Killswitch engage
Body Count
Living colour
Thin Lizzy
Hirax
Sevendust
Anthrax
Sepultura
Just to name a few, there’s more I’m sure that I forgot
God Forbid. awesome all black metal band. cool dudes too
Metal is for everyone, period.
I'm White, and a Nationalist, and I think it's awesome that everybody can like metal. Keep doin' what you're doin' and like what you like, man. Glad to have you; see you in the pits! Hailz