Believe in what you want. Just don't push it on others. That is the reason why I hate christianity because since it started they have been trying to spread it everywhere. I can't stand that. People should believe in the religion of their people, not some middle eastern religion.
I haven't really heard any that make me say WTF. I mostly listen to Iron Maiden, Amon Amarth, Powerwolf, Suidakra and other stuff like that which is badass.
I really think each individual has their own meaning and goals before they die. As for the human race who the hell knows? I have no clue about that. Play metal, kill your enemies, eat meat, drink beer, fuck women. Bang your head! Hail Odin!
I am all about freedom. If somebody wants to smoke, let them smoke. It doesn't affect you. I'm not a smoker anymore but I will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
There are some good female guitarists and bassists. There just aren't as many. I'm always happy to see female guitarists and bassists. Usually they sing because of the higher ranges they can reach. I would love to have a female vocalist in a band.
Definitely Pantera! Pantera is way better than Lamb of God I think. Dimebag is a legend. The only reason anybody listend to Hellyeah is because the drummer from Pantera is in that band now. Otherwise nobody would care about that band. Plus I don't like Lamb of God.
Another song that affects me is Blood Eagle by Amon Amarth. I love the blood eagle. I want to give somebody the blood eagle so bad. Greatest form of torture and punishment ever!
Another reason I love it is because it is warrior's music. I am a warrior. It always pumped me up when I was in the military. Makes me thirsty for blood!
I don't like caste systems. That is what America was trying to get rid of. Everybody was supposed to be able to work their way up. I think they tried to make America that utopian society but politicians got involved and ruined everything. We need to get rid of politicians to fix the world. They don't do anything for us. They are greedy and don't give a damn about anybody but themselves. They think we are lowly peasants.
Yeah it's definitely the epic stories that affect me the most. Usually it's about vikings or celts. Songs about soldiers really get to me because I have always been a soldier. I was in the military for 9 years.
Amon Amarth is viking metal and melodic death metal. It's also the attitude of the band too. We are a very strong people. Viking metal has to have that viking attitude which a lot of bands don't have.