Appreciate Quote by Mat McNerney
“People are appreciating the old stuff again and there's no MTV-style scene police to try to make us all listen to Machine Head and Pantera *puke*!”
About This Quote
A cultural shift is reviving classic media while rejecting forced promotion of certain modern heavy‑metal bands.
In simple terms: Old media is coming back, and some reject current metal hype.
Key Takeaway
Embrace what you truly enjoy, not imposed trends.
Themes
nostalgia
media trends
musical taste
rejection of authority
Mood
reflective
critical
nostalgic
Type
commentary
opinion
cultural critique
When to use this quote
- music festivals
- radio playlists
- personal listening habits
- social media discussions
Key Concepts
cultural cycles
authenticity
taste formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your preference for older media?
- How do you balance nostalgia with new discoveries?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone shares this disdain for modern metal; tastes vary widely.
![“We've got the slowest 311 song ever, called 'Solar Flare,' which is a scathing political rap that [vocalist] S.A. [Martinez] puts over a really slow, heavy thing, And then there's also a really fast one called 'It's Getting OK Now,' which is [guitarist] Tim Mahoney channeling Dimebag Darrell…” quote by Nick Hexum](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/71b/nick-hexum-57325_channeling_we-ve-got-the-slowest-311-song-ever-call_1783477.jpg)
![“Before the 90s, black metal wasn't a selling tool [and didn't] have money behind it. Then it became a pop sensation. Now that the record industry has collapsed and started to rot, things are livening up a bit again.” quote by Mat McNerney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f75/mat-mcnerney-23931_behinds_before-the-90s-black-metal-wasn-t-a-sell_282319.jpg)
