hey i'm american and i'm willing to bet i know more about metal then you ever will. metal is the largest and most diverse genre in music. just because you don't like all sub genres like the scorpions (hair metal) doesn't mean it's not metal. just because you like one sub genre of metal better than other doesn't take away from the fact that the others are still metal. this closed minded thinking only proves that america is better then your shit hole country. oh and a side note, the scorpions are a german metal band asshole. :)