No, it isn't! LOL dude! An ideology is so much more than that. An ideology tells us how we should organize a society, an economy or a military. It tells us how we should deal with ethical questions such as abortion, euthanasia, same-sex marriage,... An ideology tells us how we should deal with every little aspect of society. Heavy metal doesn't deal with all that. This can not be said of liberalism or fascism.

		jimmyjames wrote:
		Yes it is, an ideology is a way of thinking. It's a belief that guides you.      MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE wrote:   Off course, but a way of life or an attitude is not the same thing as an ideology. There is huge difference between to the two. J.D. doesn't seem to get that.      jimmyjames wrote:   Metal can be a way of life. The look, the clothes, the attitude, the music. I think thats what JD was getting at.      MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE wrote:   I agree with everything you just said, but that still doesn't mean that heavy metal is an ideology.  For quite a few people gardening or soccer is an escape as well. For some gardening or soccer is a way to bond with other people and to feel happy. But it would be absolutely rediculous to say that soccer or gardening is an ideology. It might be a hobby or a way of life. Maybe there are even a few simple ideas behind it, but it is definitely not an ideology.      Becks wrote:   I can't speak for everyone here, but for me at least, heavy metal is more than just a music genre. It's an escape, a release, a way to express myself, to connect with others, and find a sense of belonging. It makes me feel happy, inspired, energised and empowered. It is a part of me in a way that I find it hard to explain, but other metal heads should be able to relate to.      MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE wrote:   Now you're only giving me a definition of an ideology in general, but can you give me a definition of your so-called heavy metal ideology? Is this heavy metal ideology right-wing, left-wing, centrist...? How should we organize our society and economy according to this heavy metal ideology? Can you answer that? You're the one who has no clue. There is no heavy metal ideology. Get over it. Heavy metal is music, it's a creative expression, it's a form of art. It's not an ideology. Fascism, communism, national-socialism, maoism, feminism... those are all examples of ideologies. But there is no heavy metal ideology. Period! For crying out loud...    (Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Friday, December 18, 2009 4:43:08 PM)   J.D. DIAMOND wrote:   Here ya go dumbshit. Definition of Ideology: The body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group. If I explain this to you,it will remove all doubt that you have a fucking clue as to what heavy metal was,is and forever will be. That is the most stupid question anybody has ever asked me,go figure it came from you.      MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE wrote:   So what is the ideology behind heavy metal music? Please enlighten me.      J.D. DIAMOND wrote:   LOL! I just had a dweeb at the Saxon site tell me that"heavy metal" doesn't have any sort of "ideology"???? LOFL!!! That is the funniest shit I've heard this entire year,or decade for that matter!! lofl!!!!! Edited at: Friday, December 18, 2009 5:13:50 PM

I agree with everything you just said, but that still doesn't mean that heavy metal is an ideology. 

For quite a few people gardening or soccer is an escape as well. For some gardening or soccer is a way to bond with other people and to feel happy. But it would be absolutely rediculous to say that soccer or gardening is an ideology. It might be a hobby or a way of life. Maybe there are even a few simple ideas behind it, but it is definitely not an ideology.

		Becks wrote:
		I can't speak for everyone here, but for me at least, heavy metal is more than just a music genre. It's an escape, a release, a way to express myself, to connect with others, and find a sense of belonging. It makes me feel happy, inspired, energised and empowered. It is a part of me in a way that I find it hard to explain, but other metal heads should be able to relate to.      MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE wrote: Now you're only giving me a definition of an ideology in general, but can you give me a definition of your so-called heavy metal ideology? Is this heavy metal ideology right-wing, left-wing, centrist...? How should we organize our society and economy according to this heavy metal ideology? Can you answer that? You're the one who has no clue. There is no heavy metal ideology. Get over it. Heavy metal is music, it's a creative expression, it's a form of art. It's not an ideology. Fascism, communism, national-socialism, maoism, feminism... those are all examples of ideologies. But there is no heavy metal ideology. Period! For crying out loud...    (Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Friday, December 18, 2009 4:43:08 PM)   J.D. DIAMOND wrote:   Here ya go dumbshit. Definition of Ideology: The body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group. If I explain this to you,it will remove all doubt that you have a fucking clue as to what heavy metal was,is and forever will be. That is the most stupid question anybody has ever asked me,go figure it came from you.      MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE wrote:   So what is the ideology behind heavy metal music? Please enlighten me.      J.D. DIAMOND wrote:   LOL! I just had a dweeb at the Saxon site tell me that"heavy metal" doesn't have any sort of "ideology"???? LOFL!!! That is the funniest shit I've heard this entire year,or decade for that matter!! lofl!!!!! Edited at: Friday, December 18, 2009 5:13:50 PM

You have NO idea "what" ideology "is".  Get over it,you'll never understand because "your not a true metalhead". Obviously. Tell this to Rob Halford and feel him slap you across the face.I know your just posting dumbshit to grind my gears,but I had to take the oportunity to show off what an idiot you really are,thanks dumbfuck.

		MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE wrote:
		Now you're only giving me a definition of an ideology in general, but can you give me a definition of your so-called heavy metal ideology? Is this heavy metal ideology right-wing, left-wing, centrist...? How should we organize our society and economy according to this heavy metal ideology? Can you answer that? You're the one who has no clue. There is no heavy metal ideology. Get over it. Heavy metal is music, it's a creative expression, it's a form of art. It's not an ideology. Fascism, communism, national-socialism, maoism, feminism... those are all examples of ideologies. But there is no heavy metal ideology. Period! For crying out loud...    (Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Friday, December 18, 2009 4:43:08 PM)   J.D. DIAMOND wrote:   Here ya go dumbshit. Definition of Ideology: The body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group. If I explain this to you,it will remove all doubt that you have a fucking clue as to what heavy metal was,is and forever will be. That is the most stupid question anybody has ever asked me,go figure it came from you.      MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE wrote:   So what is the ideology behind heavy metal music? Please enlighten me.      J.D. DIAMOND wrote:   LOL! I just had a dweeb at the Saxon site tell me that"heavy metal" doesn't have any sort of "ideology"???? LOFL!!! That is the funniest shit I've heard this entire year,or decade for that matter!! lofl!!!!! Edited at: Friday, December 18, 2009 5:13:50 PM

Now you're only giving me a definition of an ideology in general, but can you give me a definition of your so-called heavy metal ideology?

Is this heavy metal ideology right-wing, left-wing, centrist...? How should we organize our society and economy according to this heavy metal ideology? Can you answer that?

You're the one who has no clue. There is no heavy metal ideology. Get over it. Heavy metal is music, it's a creative expression, it's a form of art. It's not an ideology. Fascism, communism, national-socialism, maoism, feminism... those are all examples of ideologies. But there is no heavy metal ideology. Period!

For crying out loud...

		J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
		Here ya go dumbshit. Definition of Ideology: The body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group. If I explain this to you,it will remove all doubt that you have a fucking clue as to what heavy metal was,is and forever will be. That is the most stupid question anybody has ever asked me,go figure it came from you.      MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE wrote:   So what is the ideology behind heavy metal music? Please enlighten me.      J.D. DIAMOND wrote:   LOL! I just had a dweeb at the Saxon site tell me that"heavy metal" doesn't have any sort of "ideology"???? LOFL!!! That is the funniest shit I've heard this entire year,or decade for that matter!! lofl!!!!!