Metal has a much more dedicated and hardcore fan base than pop ever will. They’re usually a huge draw.
UP THE IRONS! (said the long time Maiden fan);)
This is true. but I was more referring to the political side of the industry. Metal, while now commercialized to a greater degree than ever, is a lot less agenda oriented. That side of the fence should be fine, but the ‘Britany’ crowd is (and always has been) the problem. For purposes of this issue anyway.