Metal still fills stadiums and moves millions of people around the world, no doubt about it. However, the musical genre seems to be facing a major challenge with the inevitable retirement of the most relevant bands in the style, generating uncertainty about the future.
Even among bands like Iron Maiden , who have no plans to retire, there is a limit to continuing with new albums and tours as one gets older, especially in shows that demand so much energy.
With all this in mind, the question remains: is this the final stretch of heavy metal, or will we see a new generation of artists with huge audiences as well? The decision is in our hands, and that's why we want to know the opinion of those who follow us! Vote below.
With the inevitable retirement of the giant bands in a few years, what do you think will happen to heavy metal?
- It won't disappear completely, but just like classical music or jazz, it will be for a select few and will no longer fill stadiums. (55%)
- It will continue to fill stadiums, because there are already new bands for that purpose. (27%)
- Stadiums will continue to be filled, as new bands like Sabbath, Maiden, Metallica, and Kiss will still emerge to fill stadiums. (13%)
- It will shrink until it disappears. (5%)
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