What makes music “good” or “bad,” and who gets to decide if a genre is dangerous, rebellious, or simply misunderstood? Heavy metal has long been labelled as “evil,” “angry,” and even “corrupting”, but if that’s true, why do millions of people across the world, from teenagers to seasoned adults, proudly embrace it? What draws people into the pounding riffs, thunderous drums, and raw emotion of the genre, and what does that say about culture, identity, and society at large?_x000D_ _x000D_ At this discussion, hosted by DJ BO at Reaper, one of Shanghai’s coolest and most inclusive heavy metal bars, we’ll listen to tracks from different artists, analyse lyrics, and uncover the deeper cultural and emotional forces behind the music. Whether you’re a metalhead or someone who’s never listened to the genre, you’ll gain an understanding of how heavy metal connects millions across the West and Asia, creating communities where passion, energy, and defiance meet. Join us for an evening that’s not just about music, but about exploring why people find meaning, freedom, and even joy in a sound that many still misunderstand._x000D_ _x000D_ 什么才算“好”音乐，什么又是“坏”音乐？是谁来定义一整个音乐类型是危险的、叛逆的，还是被误解的？重金属一直以来都被贴上“邪恶”“愤怒”甚至“堕落”的标签，但如果真是这样，为什么全世界有成千上万的人——从青少年到资深乐迷——都还那么自豪地热爱它？到底是什么吸引人沉浸在那些炸裂的吉他riff、雷鸣般的鼓点和直接到位的情绪里？这背后到底透露了我们对文化、身份、还有整个社会怎样的理解？_x000D_ _x000D_ 在这场由DJ BO主持、选址于上海最酷也最包容的重金属酒吧之一——Reaper的分享中，我们会一起听听不同音乐人的作品，分析歌词，从而挖掘隐藏在这类音乐背后的文化力量和情绪表达。无论你是铁杆金属党，还是压根没听过这个风格的路人，都能从中感受到重金属如何在西方和亚洲之间搭起桥梁，把无数人联结成一个有热情、有力量、不甘平凡的社群。来一起度过这个晚上吧，不止是听音乐，更是一起探索：为什么这种常被误解的声音，能让人感受到意义、自由，甚至是快乐。