Metal in the Mainstream

This chapter explores the intersection of metal music and mainstream culture, highlighted by a discussion of an Iron Maiden concert and the influence of an Apple commercial featuring Deaf Heaven. The speakers analyze the evolving presence of metal in advertising and media, considering its implications for the genre’s credibility and audience engagement. Through anecdotes and reflections, they weigh the balance between commercial success and the authentic experience of being a metal fan.

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