I personally view it was my gain. I got rid off my music snobery when I ditched metal too. As I said to you last week, I really couldn't give a fuck what people listen to, if you want to musicianship & tallent then its a different debate and one that I will have. For the most part i respect metal musicians, having been one for a long time, it takes a lot of effort and dedication to get good at what they do...I just don't like listening to it anymore, I don't care if other people do.
