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I originally searched for a thread with the search query "NFs and metal", though nothing showed up beyond that search, and while generally searching for heavy metal titles the thread most comparable to this one specifically referred exclusively to ENFPs, so I don't believe this thread is all that redundant, though if it proves to be I apologize, as I don't post here very frequently and I don't wish to make anyone angry and/or annoyed with me.
I believe it's also necessary to state that despite posting within this forum sub-category, I'm not completely sure I'm an NF type myself. I usually define myself as "INxx" whenever I'm asked what my type is now, as I'm really unsure whether I'm a thinker or feeler or judger or perceiver. I usually score highest within Ni whenever I've taken functional tests though, so IN_J seems more likely. My interests and academic aptitude also correlate more with NFs for sure too, with the most notable exception being video gaming, so of the four types I think I could be INFJ does seem most likely so I think it's acceptable for me to post here and about this topic.
With all that out of the way, I was curious if it's generally conventional for most NF types to have an interest in metal. Only referring to "true" metal (most metalheads don't encompass glam metal for instance, or any metal subgenre that isn't characterized by dark and/or violent lyrics) most of it is characterized by really aggressive lyrical content and/or vocal styles, which probably is very contrasted with most of what NFs are connotated as liking/being. Of the NF types I think it would make the most sense for INFJs to be least bothered by metal, as some metal bands' lyrics feature really socially conscious themes, which correlate well with a lot of INFJs' personalities, but as for the rest of the NF types that still doesn't correlate much with them, and even correlating INFJs with having an interest in metal definitely wouldn't seem universally applicable to me either.
That might come with the territory of my type as I've already made some vague reference to, though I'm a bit of a paradox as far as music goes (I could link my last.fm page if anyone wants further insight into my taste, though I think I'll probably only do that on request). I definitely like some sensitive and/or introspectively themed lyrical music - for instance, if I had to name a single favorite solo musician, that's probably Duncan Sheik, who by no means could be encompassed by the definition metal either musically or lyrically. Presently though, if I had to name a single favorite band that would probably be Anthrax. I actually just referenced what I like about them within another thread, so this might seem a bit redundant now, but I enjoy how socially conscious their lyrics are, I like their vocalist's voice, and their bass is always really prominent within their music (I'm really into bass lines so that's definitely an important factor for me). Although I like them a great deal, I'm not a universal fan of thrash metal for instance though (the only one of the big four I like other than them are Metallica, as I'm not into the vocals of either of the other two bands encompassed by that definition). I'm generally pretty picky when it comes to both vocals and lyrics as far as metal goes (I'm really only a fan of Pantera's debut for instance for that reason, as I didn't like the direction they took both vocally and lyrically beyond that album). As a whole though, I like most metal bands' music composition, which is still characterized by aggressive nature in spite of whatever the lyrical content might be, which again defies the conventional nature of most NF types (at least based off the overviews of those types within MBTI related articles).
In acknowledgment of everything I've stated, I was just curious how frequent it is for most NF types - especially non INFJ types when I consider things as a whole - to like metal? I guess acknowledging my own preferences, I'm also a decent deal curious if NF types are pickier/more discerning when it comes to the metal they like as opposed to the general populace of metalheads, provided our types can provide an objective assessment of that of course?
Hoping this thread's met with positive reception, I look forward to everyone's responses
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I believe it's also necessary to state that despite posting within this forum sub-category, I'm not completely sure I'm an NF type myself. I usually define myself as "INxx" whenever I'm asked what my type is now, as I'm really unsure whether I'm a thinker or feeler or judger or perceiver. I usually score highest within Ni whenever I've taken functional tests though, so IN_J seems more likely. My interests and academic aptitude also correlate more with NFs for sure too, with the most notable exception being video gaming, so of the four types I think I could be INFJ does seem most likely so I think it's acceptable for me to post here and about this topic.
With all that out of the way, I was curious if it's generally conventional for most NF types to have an interest in metal. Only referring to "true" metal (most metalheads don't encompass glam metal for instance, or any metal subgenre that isn't characterized by dark and/or violent lyrics) most of it is characterized by really aggressive lyrical content and/or vocal styles, which probably is very contrasted with most of what NFs are connotated as liking/being. Of the NF types I think it would make the most sense for INFJs to be least bothered by metal, as some metal bands' lyrics feature really socially conscious themes, which correlate well with a lot of INFJs' personalities, but as for the rest of the NF types that still doesn't correlate much with them, and even correlating INFJs with having an interest in metal definitely wouldn't seem universally applicable to me either.
That might come with the territory of my type as I've already made some vague reference to, though I'm a bit of a paradox as far as music goes (I could link my last.fm page if anyone wants further insight into my taste, though I think I'll probably only do that on request). I definitely like some sensitive and/or introspectively themed lyrical music - for instance, if I had to name a single favorite solo musician, that's probably Duncan Sheik, who by no means could be encompassed by the definition metal either musically or lyrically. Presently though, if I had to name a single favorite band that would probably be Anthrax. I actually just referenced what I like about them within another thread, so this might seem a bit redundant now, but I enjoy how socially conscious their lyrics are, I like their vocalist's voice, and their bass is always really prominent within their music (I'm really into bass lines so that's definitely an important factor for me). Although I like them a great deal, I'm not a universal fan of thrash metal for instance though (the only one of the big four I like other than them are Metallica, as I'm not into the vocals of either of the other two bands encompassed by that definition). I'm generally pretty picky when it comes to both vocals and lyrics as far as metal goes (I'm really only a fan of Pantera's debut for instance for that reason, as I didn't like the direction they took both vocally and lyrically beyond that album). As a whole though, I like most metal bands' music composition, which is still characterized by aggressive nature in spite of whatever the lyrical content might be, which again defies the conventional nature of most NF types (at least based off the overviews of those types within MBTI related articles).
In acknowledgment of everything I've stated, I was just curious how frequent it is for most NF types - especially non INFJ types when I consider things as a whole - to like metal? I guess acknowledging my own preferences, I'm also a decent deal curious if NF types are pickier/more discerning when it comes to the metal they like as opposed to the general populace of metalheads, provided our types can provide an objective assessment of that of course?
Hoping this thread's met with positive reception, I look forward to everyone's responses