gudbuytjane Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 What other bands or genres do you like that people usually assume women don't like? Do dudes ask you questions at shows like "You actually like this band?" Are people often shocked when they find out the bands you like? I'm a fan of both progressive rock and heavy metal, two genres I find very much dominated by guys. Heavy metal definitely has a stronger presence of female fans, I find (and women making music, too). I've been very lucky to have had a couple of female metal fans as friends to be show buddies with over the years. But prog rock? It is pretty freaking rare to find other women whose favourite albums include Close to the Edge, Selling England By The Pound, or In The Court of the Crimson King. (Then again, it might not be so much a gender thing as the fact most people really really hate progressive rock.) -Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Yes, ELP, early Genesis.... Prog rock in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Utility Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 QUOTE (HowItIs @ Sep 20 2011, 07:14 PM) Yes, ELP, early Genesis.... Prog rock in general. nobody *actually* likes early Genesis. They just say they do to appear "cool" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 death metal. most of the girls who go to metal shows are there with their guy friends/boyfriends, and try to dress as what they think is metal. most are there just trying to screw the band members. i call them metal poser sluts. it's annoying to me, a chick who actually digs the music. i tend to shove the little ones who think they're cute into the mosh pit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZrocks Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 QUOTE (gudbuytjane @ Sep 19 2011, 10:36 PM) What other bands or genres do you like that people usually assume women don't like? Do dudes ask you questions at shows like "You actually like this band?" Are people often shocked when they find out the bands you like? I'm a fan of both progressive rock and heavy metal, two genres I find very much dominated by guys. Heavy metal definitely has a stronger presence of female fans, I find (and women making music, too). I've been very lucky to have had a couple of female metal fans as friends to be show buddies with over the years. But prog rock? It is pretty freaking rare to find other women whose favourite albums include Close to the Edge, Selling England By The Pound, or In The Court of the Crimson King. (Then again, it might not be so much a gender thing as the fact most people really really hate progressive rock.) -Jane Jethro Tull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 QUOTE (Can-Utility @ Sep 20 2011, 11:11 PM) QUOTE (HowItIs @ Sep 20 2011, 07:14 PM) Yes, ELP, early Genesis.... Prog rock in general. nobody *actually* likes early Genesis. They just say they do to appear "cool" Just like you with your avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Jane- Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 QUOTE (liddybuck01 @ Sep 20 2011, 07:21 PM) death metal. most of the girls who go to metal shows are there with their guy friends/boyfriends, and try to dress as what they think is metal. most are there just trying to screw the band members. i call them metal poser sluts. it's annoying to me, a chick who actually digs the music. i tend to shove the little ones who think they're cute into the mosh pit /This I drag my man to these shows all the time. He's not a fan but he goes because I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gudbuytjane Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 QUOTE (Can-Utility @ Sep 20 2011, 10:11 PM)QUOTE (HowItIs @ Sep 20 2011, 07:14 PM) Yes, ELP, early Genesis.... Prog rock in general. nobody *actually* likes early Genesis. They just say they do to appear "cool" Wait... there's a universe where liking early Genesis makes you cool? I've been hanging out in all the wrong places. QUOTE (YYZrocks @ Sep 20 2011, 11:01 PM) Jethro Tull Oh, yes, Thick as a Brick, Aqualung, Minstrel in the Gallery, and on and on... -Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 QUOTE (-Jane- @ Sep 21 2011, 06:00 PM) QUOTE (liddybuck01 @ Sep 20 2011, 07:21 PM) death metal. most of the girls who go to metal shows are there with their guy friends/boyfriends, and try to dress as what they think is metal. most are there just trying to screw the band members. i call them metal poser sluts. it's annoying to me, a chick who actually digs the music. i tend to shove the little ones who think they're cute into the mosh pit /This I drag my man to these shows all the time. He's not a fan but he goes because I like it. +1 for me too. Although, I don't have a "man" to drag to see the bands I like. But, I'm fortunate to have a son who shares my taste in music, so he's my metal concert buddy. I thought about it, and besides -Jane-, I only know one other chick who likes death metal as much as I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gudbuytjane Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Off-topic, but if you're a metal fan and you haven't seen Map of Metal, you really have to. It can take a while to load, but it is so worth it. -Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 well, i did start going to metal shows with my boyfriend(now husband) when we just began dating. it was a cool way to get out for the night, and also see what he liked to do and the music he was into. but right from the get go i was into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 QUOTE (Can-Utility @ Sep 20 2011, 08:11 PM) QUOTE (HowItIs @ Sep 20 2011, 07:14 PM) Yes, ELP, early Genesis.... Prog rock in general. nobody *actually* likes early Genesis. They just say they do to appear "cool" You know better than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hastoloverush Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Well ya know I was a young teen when all that music came out (and I thought Geddy Lee's voice was too high...back then). So what is this? My son is also my concert buddy. We will be seeing Primus, Carl Palmer of ELP, and Furthur (2 of whom are Greatful Dead members). My kid dragged out my old turntable and he is buying 12 inch vinyl LP's. I mean I don't really care about going back to the old but great technology, but this maybe apparent resurgence of interest in the old music is prog rock? Or am I confused? Well I have done Zep and Floyd to death so I am burnt on them. Early Genesis is truly cool-good to hear my kid play the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway; Tull's Thick as a Brick. I listened to Uriah Heep a few weeks ago-did I really love them? (at one time, yes). Oh oh oh. True story: son n I went to see YES and bought a meet n greet. (Why oh why can I never buy a meet n greet w. the boys? sniff sniff). So we are in the front row and I am dancing my a..off to the fine music, wearing my RUSH Farewell to Kings shirt. After the show, I come to Alan White for his signature and he asks me if I want him to sign Neil's name on the shirt...I said sure with a big grin. That shirt is going on e-bay for $200. AFTER I DIE!!!!!!!!! Love you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 QUOTE (liddybuck01 @ Sep 20 2011, 09:21 PM) death metal. most of the girls who go to metal shows are there with their guy friends/boyfriends, and try to dress as what they think is metal. most are there just trying to screw the band members. i call them metal poser sluts. it's annoying to me, a chick who actually digs the music. i tend to shove the little ones who think they're cute into the mosh pit I know what you mean. But at least they are out there with their boyfriends trying something new and maybe having a good time. When it comes to Death Metal my boyfriend and I love the same stuff. I've even introduced him to bands he'd never heard of and now loves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady2112 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Queensryche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Steely Dan! Early Genesis! Early King Crimson! Yes! Jethro Tull! Talking Heads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobodysHeroine Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I love groups like Alice Cooper, Metallica, Breaking Benjamin, Marilyn Manson, Seether and of course Rush, to name a few. I don't really care for heavy metal all that much, but I do like some Slipknot and KoRn when the mood strikes me. Rush is a band that the female fans can love as much as, if not better than, the male fans. It's not so much a matter of gender as it is a matter of musical taste. Thankfully, Rush's fan base isn't purely male anymore. As far as I'm concerned, one doesn't have to be a certain gender or any other demographic to enjoy and appreciate good music. Music reaches far and wide, to both men and women; there's something for everyone. If it's good, it's good. It doesn't matter what genre it is. Diversity is a good thing. Just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo73 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 heavy metal!!! My husband actually was the one who got me into it. And now I love it. so yes, I was introduced to it because of a man. but it's my choice to love it =] Slayer, king diamond/mercyful fate, megadeth, OLD Metallica.....list goes on and on. Other bands that ladies typically aren't thought to like? Yngwie Malmsteen, Alan Parsons Project.....I like 'em . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analog Kelly Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Soundgarden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IChoseFreeWill Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Metallica AC/DC, but not enough to brave a crowd to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo73 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I would do many things for AC/DC tix. Hell, to just sit outside the venue and put my ear against the wall! ....you don't even know. MANY things lmao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Been discovering Magnum recently. Does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Cool women like all good music. The other ones like Lady Gaga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT on PMS Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I was with a beautiful girl when I was a teen, God was a she an absolute drop dead gorgeous girl but she had a flaw , she didn't like RUSH. I was also going out with another girl around about the same time only she loves RUSH, we wound up spending more time together, so much time in fact 20 something years later we decided we should probably make it legal. The fact that RUSH exists basically halfway decided my fate pretty much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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