Do you consider METAL, techno, screamo, etc music or just entertainment?

[CladInShadows]

Toxy said:

CladInShadows said:

As a fan of metal, I think screams and growls have more in common with percussive instruments than traditional singing. If the growls follow a rhythm, goes with what the other instruments are playing, and are pleasing to the ear of the listener, it's absolutely music.

I agree kind sir. However, I am afraid your words will fall on deaf ears. Tread with caution.

I think I'll survive.  Music for me is very personal, and I've learned that I don't need to defend or justify my love of metal.  I've been listening to metal for at least 25 years and have heard every counter-argument in the book.

Besides, and I think you'd probably disagree here, but I think padib has made some valid points and has presented his argument fairly, for the most part.