The general theme in many of the fringe society songs (i.e. my favorite genre hardcore music) is that you should never give in. Be who you are, wear guyliner and don't be afraid of being different. Am I saying that this is a bad message to share with the youth of a nation?
No.
Is it perpetuating a feeling of Freakishness or otherness?
HELL YES!
The intro to the album We Stitch These Wounds by Black Veil Brides (as a personal note this is a HORRIBLE album... do not under any circumstances listen to this album. Please.) states the following...
"This record is for the outcasts. The following are songs about love, life, and never giving in. We are the Black Veil Brides."
Is this a return to the days of old where freaks were put on display and hype masters called for more profit to be generated? I mean, isn't this an example of a band calling all of those who feel left out and different from the crowd to buy into this cash cow of a Pretty boy wearing make up screaming his heart out for this band? (I really really really really REALLY hate this band.) And if you don't agree with the above is this a regression from the ways of old; where the "common man" was the one harping at how strange these people are, not the strange people calling for those who are the "common man" to be different? Is being a "freak" or a Hardcore music fan bad? No, not at all. On the other hand, is being a band that wants fans to band together with their differences against those considered common? Again I feel the answer is No, not at all. But in truth this as answer for you to decide...
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