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Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta questions why metal is less visible in mainstream culture
Hatebreed singer Jamey Jasta says metal is disconnected from the mainstream despite drawing large audiences.
In an interview with radio host Full Metal Jackie, he questioned why metal artists are less visible than popular streaming acts.
Jasta said streaming numbers can be affected by bots and manipulation, though he did not provide evidence in the interview.
He also recalled that Slipknot, Slayer and Drowning Pool were censored after the September 11 attacks.
He argued that metal songs can empower listeners and said music with positive messages should be promoted.
Jasta also questioned why stores often play familiar country songs instead of metal or country songs about social issues.
His comments come as Hatebreed releases its new album, Fatal Paradox, which the band made with creative control and without pressure to produce just one single.
The interview also covered the band’s plans for the album and the impact of a successful YouTube video.
Hatebreed singer Jamey Jasta questioned why metal is less visible in mainstream culture despite drawing large audiences.
He said metal artists can draw bigger crowds than some leading streaming artists, while questioning how music popularity is measured.
Jasta said metal songs can empower listeners and suggested that this may make them less attractive to some powerful interests.
He called for more songs with positive messages to be promoted.
He also questioned why stores play some country songs repeatedly but not newer music by metal bands such as In Flames or Trivium.
- Who
- Jamey Jasta, singer of Hatebreed.
- What
- He questioned metal’s disconnect from mainstream culture and called for more metal and songs about real issues to be promoted.
- When
- In an interview published on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- In an interview with Full Metal Jackie for her weekend radio show.
- Why
- Jasta said metal attracts sizable audiences and can empower people, and questioned why it receives less mainstream exposure.
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- Artist
- Jamey Jasta
- Band
- Hatebreed
- Interview host
- Full Metal Jackie
- Album discussed
- Fatal Paradox
- Stores named
- TJ Maxx and Marshalls
What people are saying
We see metal artists are drawing bigger than some of the top streaming artists, and then you find out about the bots and how everything's rigged.
These songs empower people. They make people inspired. And an inspired, empowered population is not good for certain other aspects of society according to a small elite few.
I think it's important for us to say let's push those positive songs forward. Let's push songs with a message forward.
But why do I have to walk into TJ Maxx or Marshalls and hear it 150 times? Why can't I walk in and hear the new In Flames or Trivium or whatever?