It turns out that globally, metal is at least in the top 10 genres and is usually in the top 5. The genre also has the most listener loyalty, with pop a distant second, followed by folk, country and hip-hop.
The genres most popular artists include Metallica, Slayer, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Sepultura, Pantera, Cradle of Filth and Anthrax.
Of course, this is no surprise to metal fans, but the major labels should take note. There are some hard core fans there that still buy physical product.
1 comment:
Im a metal fan myself. I am not so sure I agree with the popularity aspect. Certainly some bands achieve great success however I would agree with the dedication. In my opinion metal bands tend to have longevity that is afforded by the dedication of the fans.
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