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What does it mean?
A literal statement about materials used in instruments and attire.
In plain terms
We call it metal because we use metal instruments and wear metal accessories.
What can you take from it?
Names can be taken literally.

Where it applies

  • band naming discussions
  • fan jokes
  • interviews

Putting it to work

  • clarify genre
  • humor in Q&A

Questions to consider

  • When is a name literal?
  • How do fans interpret labels?

Another view

It downplays deeper genre connotations.

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