The Battle of Meat Riders: Which Metal Band Has the Most Fanboys?

TLDRThis video discusses the phenomenon of meat riders, also known as wiener writers or annoying fanboys, in the metal music scene. It ranks metal bands based on the intensity of meat riding in their fan base. Turnstile and Sleep Token emerge as strong contenders, with Turnstile having more meat riders and Sleep Token having highly committed fans. Bring Me The Horizon and Origami Angel also have notable fan bases, but the larger reach of Bring Me The Horizon makes them less meat rider-centric. Gojira and Lorna Shore are also discussed.

Key insights

🌭Meat riders are fans who go to extreme lengths to defend and promote their favorite metal bands, often berating others for their different tastes

🤘Turnstile and Sleep Token have dedicated fan bases that are passionate and highly committed, though Turnstile has more meat riders

🎸Bring Me The Horizon and Origami Angel have contrasting fan bases, with Bring Me The Horizon appealing to a wider audience and Origami Angel having a smaller but dedicated community of meat riders

🔥Gojira and Lorna Shore also have notable fan bases, with Gojira drawing a more diverse range of fans and Lorna Shore having a passionate following

🌟The meat rider phenomenon reflects the tribalistic nature of the metal music scene, with fans expressing their superiority based on their favorite bands

Q&A

What is a meat rider?

A meat rider, also known as a wiener writer or annoying fanboy, is a fan who goes to extreme lengths to defend and promote their favorite metal bands, often berating others for their different tastes.

Which bands have the most meat riders?

Turnstile and Sleep Token emerge as strong contenders, with Turnstile having more meat riders and Sleep Token having a highly committed fan base.

Who are the fan bases of Bring Me The Horizon and Origami Angel?

Bring Me The Horizon appeals to a wider audience and has fans from various backgrounds, while Origami Angel has a smaller but dedicated community of meat riders.

Are there notable fan bases for Gojira and Lorna Shore?

Gojira draws a more diverse range of fans, while Lorna Shore has a passionate following among metal enthusiasts.

What does the meat rider phenomenon reflect?

The meat rider phenomenon reflects the tribalistic nature of the metal music scene, with fans expressing their superiority based on their favorite bands.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the concept of meat riders or wiener writers in the metal music scene

05:30Discussion of Turnstile and Sleep Token as bands with dedicated and passionate fan bases, with Turnstile having more meat riders

08:40Comparison of Bring Me The Horizon and Origami Angel fan bases, with Bring Me The Horizon having a wider audience and Origami Angel having a dedicated community of meat riders

10:59Discussion of Gojira and Lorna Shore as bands with notable fan bases, with Gojira appealing to a diverse range of fans and Lorna Shore having a passionate following

14:00Reflection on the meat rider phenomenon and its reflection of the tribalistic nature of the metal music scene