Between sets at one show, I got into one discussion about Georgie Schwartz (George Soros). I quickly found that many metalheads hate Soros, and consider him a threat to freedom. A lot of conservative types there (as in free markets, minimum government), and this was in St. Paul, MN. The “drug of choice” at this particular show seem to range between PBR and some good strong ales. This was Amon Amarth at Station 4.
Yes, I’m 56, and I still go into the pit!
I’ve been in the pit with just about every race, gender, and creed. I’ve moshed with white guys, black guys (great metalheads, btw!), women (clothed and otherwise), Indians (Asian), Hispanics, Jews, and Christians.
We’ve always put down some brews in between bands, but that was always the extent.
And yep, Fred, I have several metalhead friends who are as red blooded American as any FReeper here. Come to think of it, I can’t think of any fellow metalheads who bat for the other political team.