The Image
The image of the band member varies with the band’s theme. You could be characterized like the members of Kiss or you could just have that new age rocker hair that everyone seems to have nowadays. But it all depends on what kind of metal that the band plays. Back in the 1980s, rockers usually wore black leather clothes, makeup, and skinny jeans. But now, like I said earlier, rockers come in all shapes and styles. If the band plays death, black, doom/gothic, or thrash metal, they may wear something that may feel like it is out of a horror film. Power metal, however, isn’t usually dark. It is the most upbeat of the metal genres. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that their image will not be either. It just depends on the band. One of my favorite bands, Hollywood Undead, wears masks that show different emotions. Each person has a role in the song.
That’s it for the bands image, but what about the fans? After all, they are a part of this community too. Well, the fans usually emulate their favorite band. But the typical “metal head” wears torn off sleeves, has long hair, wears black clothing, and torn jeans. They also wear clothes with skulls on them, and chains and metal studs. Females usually wear dark makeup and chokers as well.