While I don’t always agree with your takes on certain bands or genres Finn I do appreciate that you offer a perspective that challenges my own views and opinions and find that valuable. Just keep doing what you’re doing dude.

I don’t always agree with you, but you’re always respectful of people and I always respect your takes. It’s what gives you the “I’d like to have a beer with that guy” vibe. Much love Finn!

Finn has one of the hardest jobs in history: giving his opinion on the internet.

Despite being a huge fan of European metal, I still enjoy your videos on how cringe you find European metal.

“Conformity repacked as edgy-ness” is the most accurate thing ever said about Black metal and nerds in the basement hate that it’s true. It is what it is lol

as a european metal fan i find your view on europeans and metalheads incredibly hilarious and accurate. keep on keeping on brother \m/

This is one of few channels where I actually feel like I can be respected as a black girl metalhead. Now what does that tell you lol I usually don't talk to other metalheads past surface level. I think punk rock has much better politics and attitude. Too bad I just don't like punk lol Most metalheads assume if you're not a white man you must be a poser. Which is why at concerts you'll see me by my goddamn self and I'm not likely to talk to anybody there

I'd say it's about a 50/50 when it comes to what I agree or disagree with on your channel, but I think that's what I enjoy about it. I don't want to live in an echo chamber. Plus I've learned a lot and have found new artists that I really enjoy on this channel.

You had valid criticisms against indie music, but I also think the genre has some pretty significant redeeming attributes. I've always appreciated the huge amount of sonic experimentation in the genre... new instruments, influences, etc. surface regularly, whereas I'm always waiting for something new to happen in my favourite genre, pop punk, and when it does, it's always met with so much blowback and resistance. It also seems to me that indie music has long had more people of colour and women in it than most genres of rock, so they must be doing something right culture-wise. That said, I remember the obnoxious Pitchfork days... a lot of indie fans probably haven't heard much criticism come their way and have no idea how to deal with it haha. Try being a scene kid in '08!

I hardly have time to keep up with friends and other ways of finding new music (two babies under 2 y/o) so your channel is huge for me to discover new music, and all the politics surrounding it. Gives me a chance in conversations about music. I really appreciate your content dude!

I'd like to see a video about Dead Kennedys and their influence on punk/music in general.

It's so dumb that we cannot talk about things we don't like, cos the people who do actually like it will come and attack us..

I liked the indie video. So much middle of the road indie is revered and canonized as “essential listening” or whatever and it breeds this obnoxious insular sacred cow culture. As someone who had enough of that shit in college it was nice to see someone calling out the hipster snob attitude.

This was a fun overview Finn! Even tho it was about something pretty negative it was a nice reflection on what worked, what didn’t and what you learned moving forward!

I think your videos are entertaining, educational & informative. I might occasionally disagree with your takes on music but I can absolutely respect you for your authenticity. You're definitely someone who knows his stuff when it comes to whatever topic you cover.

I discovered trap metal through your video and decided to give it a listen. Couldn't get into it at all, but the video was really interesting. I love discovering new stuff

I watch a lot of your videos (I’d say most of the new releases and a large part of the archive) and my suggestion is that people can get angry and / or sad not because of the message (to which you appeal here: “do you disagree that copying someone isn’t progressive?” I think most people would agree) but because of the way you talk about it: you troll / stereotype / make fun / talk shit about stuff you don’t like and music is indeed an important part of people’s lives and identity and they can get sensitive because of that. Me personally I don’t care about it - it’s just your style and as a fan of tool and “deft ones” I believe that you often miss the value / point cause you’re not trying to dig into the stuff you’re initially not interested in (surprise-surprise). Not saying that you should be nice to everyone (and freedom of speech etc etc) say what you want - but it’s kinda strange to see you being upset with this reaction when you talk like that to people.. PS never bothered to dislike any of the videos on YT - unless it was total crap which isn’t the case of your clips PPS It’s also kinda surprised me how protective (maybe the wrong word) you are in the comments - I expected you to take stuff easier with your style haha

Finn: breathes metal fans: HE BREATHED INCORRECTLY. This is the reason ive distanced myself from metal fans. they are way too toxic imo.

that racism in metal video is one of your best ever. anyone who had a problem with it needs to take a good look in the mirror. the gross comments on the video literally prove the need for the video. come on, people.

I'm a nerd who genuinely love a bunch of the things Finn makes fun of, and that shit is funny. people need to not take themselves so damn seriously

As a deathcore fan I feel where you said metal fans don't like bee things being incorporated, until lorna shore people always gave deathcore the piss daily then switched to simping for it

3:55 this is so true. Thank you for keeping it real Finn. As a black man that plays metal music and loves hip hop as well, I’ve seen and felt this sentiment my entire life. 12:40 proves your point. I loved the video on Racism in metal. You killed that. Defending marginalized groups makes you “a woke cuck” yet racism isn’t an issue. And here I thought it made you a decent human being. Thank you Finn

For what it's worth, you're the only person I watch videos like this from. Always insightful

your channel introduced me to trap metal. totally enjoy it now.

Of course anything that points out racism will get a lot of hate, but I appreciate you tackling it

Even when I don’t really like a genre you cover, i still add a song from the artist/band you mention to my Spotify liked songs. It just adds to my musical diversity.

I love all your videos whether you're right or wrong you have the right like everyone else to give a fact or an opinion about what's on your mind on a subject and I respect that!

I definitely don't agree with everything you say, but a huge problem with a lot of people today is that they're unwilling to entertain or even listen to a dissenting opinion. So even though I disagree with you at times, I applaud your courage to speak your mind and make people, like myself that don't always agree, look at why we think a certain way and challenge our mindsets. Keep it up!!

Well I for one appreciate your takes on music. I came up listening to punk rock and hardcore since the late 80s early 90s and I found all kinds of new music from your suggestions. Shit my newest favorite band is city morgue

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I havent seen those videos yet, but my guess is that you're right and people saw the title and disliked it without watching because how dare there be a "problem" with their music.

The trap metal video was the first video i saw from you, and from then on i became a superfan of the channel!

Now I wanna watch those videos again. I'm on to Finn's devious little plan.

The problem with the indie video was you should have made the grunge video first. The fans would have been so much more pissed off if you called them a continuation of the commercialization of grunge/alternative and it would be sooooo true. Coming from an indie fan

I thought your arguments about indie rock were deeply flawed, and below your own standards of music discussion. That said I didn’t think hitting the dislike button was worth it after so much great content you’ve provided. Also yes I disagreed with your points but was never “angry” about it.

All of these video listed have subjective points on contentions that have validity, some that may be a bit shortsighted that could have could have been communicated better but of all the videos I'm surprised he haven't talked about his video on "THE TRUTH ABOUT JAPANESE METAL" pretty sure Finn had more dislikes than likes on it. Perhaps because it was on the second channel. Out of all the videos he's made made that one was the one that was actually objectively contentious and maybe harmful even since he's accused people of liking foreign culture music as being fetishtistic instead of just liking the music. I remember a really funny interaction he had with one of the commenter Sophie Claire. an asian woman. summarizing his dislike as a projection of his own insecurities Finn coming back with a really horrible take. Really cute interaction, gotta read it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qdN5h6ai196-f58.html&lc=Ugw7nS1mJneBowIngbh4AaABAg While that video is the worst thing you've ever done, I still love you though you lovely stoic punk chiseled boomer, like a crack on a majestic Greek statue. 😘

You should do a part 2 and include some videos from this channel, especially the Japanese metal video. Yeah most videos on this channel you are jokingly roasting, but it seemed like you were being pretty serious on the Japanese metal video, and that you really think all the fans are nerdy perverts with Japan fetishes. If you really mean it when you say you don’t want to attack whole fanbases anymore and have them hate you, you should address and clarify that

I really enjoyed your video about Trap Metal. Entertaining and informative :)

The black metal one was priceless and 100% accurate. I still watch it regularly and the comment section made me LOL big times while I was ill with Covid. Thanks Finn, your sense of humor rocks, keep making them metal fans foam at the mouth like there's no tomorrow 👍

I'm sure this is the 1000th "I don't always agree with your views on music, political talk, and some other things"... But I truly mean it. You're always just giving your opinion, your side of the story, and I do love your content. Keep on, keepin' on bOrThEr. 💜✌️

I watch Finn for his expertise, insight and facts from working in the industry. Agreeing/disagreeing happens in life. It doesn’t mean we have to stop watching or supporting someone/thing. I’m a liberal who eats at Chick-fil-A and my friends give me shit for it, lol.

I really like your trap metal video. I checked out all the artists and even bought some albums, and I’m an old metal head.

A problem with "indie" music is that it covers such a broad range of music. I could say I like indie, but dislike every band in an indie video described as indie.

Don’t agree with all of your takes, but I admire how you always do it with respect and class. Finn has strong “Barbecue friend” vibes.

Finn I'm looking forward to more tier list stuff, maybe for video game franchises or series? God of War, Final Fantasy, the one from PlayStation from developer Naughty Dog.. Ahh! Can't remember it. The protagonist Drake

This was sad for me to watch… it makes me totally despair over the cruelty, stupidity snd ignorance of people. Your content to me is super balanced, and always backed up by solid intelligence and rationality. Hearing your personal opinions is a big part of your appeal to me - I want and love your opinionated content! It honestly hurt me to hear about the shit you’ve had when you’re such an awesome guy and you’ve cheered me up when I’ve been struggling soooo many times. I stand by your channels and what you’ve done to date - you are brave and undefeated snd the best! ❤️

Genius level stuff recognizing haters are part of the community as well.. very zoomer of you Finn, good form

I've listened and watched your black metal like 5 times, dude it was solid. I loved it. I love black metal, and have no idea why people disliked it. You were spot on with everything.

Finn love your videos ! I think you give great informed opinions. You have made your dislike of Ska music very apparent which is understandable. I do wonder what you think about Rx Bandits and Steetlight Manifesto ? They def incorporate a lot of horns / ska elements at times. I’ve been curious

I love how the amount of dislikes correlate with how rabid the fanbases are, it's funny.

I grew up in Chicago. Metal kids were pretty cool with everyone. The most racist people I’ve ever meet were all Chicago punk kids. Definitely not all punk kids, most were really cool. But skin heads are a punk crowd, not metal.

One thing I’d be interested to see is what would a like self parody of yourself look like in terms of like a video like a the strange history of punk rock MBA or something

I love the Indie music video; I go back to it a bunch of times when I wanna listen to something while I’m working in the office.

Aww, man. Listen, I know the hate gets to you sometimes and I've actually sparred with you a few times but ,really, this is the closest thing a near-middle age person like myself gets to those conversations we used to have in basements and skateparks, etc. when we were kids about music and pop culture in general. Everyone has their own perspective and yours is one of the only ones I even pay attention to these days despite disagreeing on a fair amount of it. But that shit's healthy, man! I've checked out a bunch of shit I never would have even paid attention to because of you. Don't change your content. Ever.

This kind of line in the sand statement at 12:00 is why I appreciate your content. Musical taste is subjective and open to interpretation but the work behind producing it and the experience in the industry is objective, and let's be real. Objective truth is the devil these days.

Big fan of most of your videos, I think you're really good at music commentary and making overall entertaining videos. Don't always agree with you, but different strokes. Just my take on some of it, and it may not be your case, but I think some people don't like being generalized and placed into specific demographics and stereotypes as to why they like certain types of music. There's a lot of "this type of music is for -x- type of person and people who like this music are this way". It's not always (probably not normally) the case. I know it's meant to be taken as a joke. In my own opinion, I feel like at times based on your videos that you may base your opinion on and write off an entire genre of music based on what you perceive the fanbase to be instead of listening to an artist's music and deciding if you like that band or not. I guess it why personally I've always liked your videos on history of generes and bands and what may have happened to them instead of videos making fun of stereotypes of music fans.

Thanks for making this video. I really enjoy your content. I may not agree with everything you say but I enjoy and value your perspective. But I go into a tail spin when I get 4 dislikes and 6 likes lol.

@finnmckenty as a power metal fan I demand more power metal insult videos.

I’ve only recently discovered your channels. But after binging a bunch of videos I’ve noticed Smashing Pumpkins haven’t been mentioned. Is this intentional? Are they on the list of bands you won’t talk about?

I make sure to like every video to support what you do even on videos where I might disagree with some stuff. I feel people can’t hear an opinion they disagree with anymore without feeling like they’re being attacked. Whatever happened to “to each their own”. It’s exhausting getting mad about everything. I’d rather put my outrage or energy towards stuff that actually matters. 😂

Some of these videos made me confront the toxicity that I had been perpetuating for years. I can't speak for everyone, but I personally very much appreciated it. It was something I needed to hear and it's one of the main reasons I subscribed in the first place (that and supporting someone else who recognizes the glory of Spindrift). Thanks for all you do man

I know when I've discovered who you were a part of how I got out of the dogma how "if it doesn't have guitars, how can I possibly know if it's good?" and that's in part of you being positive towards rap and pop artists and I changed my mentality to "If I like the music what does it matter what genre it is" and I remember not being upset but rather surprised that for a short while your videos switched to a more negative focus even if it was bands of genres that I don't particularly liked. Yet again you're 100% in the right to make any content you want and you're 100% in the right the like or dislike whatever you want. I think fandoms in general needs to chill whenever somebody doesn't like the things they like. P.s.: I loved the video on racism btw. One of my favorite and one of the most needed and I love that you brought the perspective of somebody who's not white. I didn't realized people acted that way in the scene before that video. P.s.s.: Danzig IS short, it's a fact.

If I learned something from this video, it's that I have to like more of your videos to get that percentage up higher.

I admit, I don't always agree with some of your opinions, but I think that's part of the appeal of your channels. I like having my opinions and tastes challenged. Plus your closer to my age than most people that put up content that's not dated to when I was a teen. I may be older than you, but my music taste has aged with me. I'm not sitting around listening to all my old 80s and 90s music and claiming it's better than all the new stuff. I admit that I'm a metal head, but I'm a metal head that grew up on punk, hardcore, and skate music. You just keep being honest and being you and you'll keep all of us around that enjoy that about the videos.

I remember at the Megadeth/Lamb of God tour this past year, some skinhead was wandering around shirtless with a huge nazi eagle tattoo on his back. I was truly at a lost of words.

Finn, I can honestly say that your videos have helped me open up to different issues, and different genres. I don’t always agree with you and sometimes think your criticism missed something, but I feel like your takes always come from a reasonable place and are very thought provoking. Even if there is cause for disagreement that is not cause for hate. Some people just suck I suppose. It is the internet though so try not to take it too personally. Keep up the videos man.

I think the big thing with the prog video is that it was using the blanket of prog to talk about specifically shreddy stuff when things like Haken, Gojira, and a bunch of other bands in that vain exist. great points at the shreddy stuff though. Actual songs are cool

Indie rock is such a huge genre- I can see some of the, "good ones," feeling lumped in w/the hipster douches & getting pissed. Generalizations can be a tough thing cause there are some great things in the genre. But I haven't seen the video since back then so I don't remember your tone/how hard you went @ um. AFAIR you weren't being that brutal.

i honestly love all of those videos. i find the ones where you stir a pot or make people look in a mirror i find the most entertaining

As a dude born in 85 in socal, Torrance, you’re so damn spot on with music scenes, and have a breadth of insider knowledge I’ve not seen elsewhere being so accessible. My brother in law is D. Pearson and he’s made a good name for himself in LA as an engineer but I don’t know if he knows this much LoL. Being objective about music is part of what makes it great. You can’t please 100% of people ever. Thanks dude!

Loved the trap metal video I discovered city morgue and suicide boys from it and I listen to them all the time now.

That pointing at the beginning at the every video 😂

I found you on what killed pop punk and didn't realize pop punk was dead to begin with. I also found what killed deathcore and what killed metalcore and didn't realize that either. I also found the what killed 90's skate punk and found a bunch of bands you mentioned there through that video too.

I am gonna start my own genre: Regressive Rock. This is gonna be fun!

Does anyone remember that Emo/Scene Kids - Stop Going to Shows video?

It's always a good day when Finn uploads a new video. I like your views on different genre's and kudos on passing of The Black Metal CuLt

I found so much great music that I now listen to all the time from the Trap Metal video

You have to respect Finn for standing up to what he believes in. Some times I do cringe at him but at least he sticks to his guns and say what’s on his mind.

The Racism in Metal video is quite moderate and reasonable, overall, and mostly just points that racism in metal is a valid issue. You make it very clear that is not all or most of the community, but a significantly sizeable minority, and you back it up, and even bring someone who has actually lived the black experience to comment on it. This was a great thing to do, as it comes from someone directly effected. The indie one, I personally feel gets a tad bit judgemental. I believe this was unintentional, and you have been better about avoiding coming off that way in more recent videos, so kudos for taking the more level-headed criticism (not the mean, angry ones, which are sadly a lot of them) as a chance to become even better. With BABYMETAL, I think it is worth noting that, in their early days, metal elitists went after them HARD, and it likely caused much of the fanbase to become extremely defensive. I will admit I even overreacted a bit in the comments on that one. I think my basic criticisms we're valid, but I kind of implied that you hadn't done due diligence on looking into the band and the fanbase, but later came to realize that I myself can't stand much of the fanbase (kind of like how I am a Star Wars fan who is put off by most Star Wars fans).

Finn, I know that I speak for more than myself but I'm so proud and grateful for you calling out racism and sexism in the music industry and scene! It takes balls and you are using this platform for more than just music and culture. Actually I recently got a ton of hate and even a threat for making a joke about sexism and mansplaining on Facebook, being a woman certainly didn't help me in that case lol. Nothing will change if we turn a blind eye to hate, they can say or do whatever shitty bigoted malarkey and then cry about it when people inevitably react negatively lol. I have zero sympathy for a person who whines about the consequences for their bigotry. Racists cry over the dumbest crap and then say you're an SJW, like wanting to help society progress is an insult lol. Nonsense You are fantastic and a very attractive guy even though you self deprecate a lot; I do the same so I get it dude. No disrespect to your wife of course, it's just a genuine compliment. You're a great guy, firm in your morals, and empathetic. Nietzsche said "a man has no ears for that to which experience has given him no access" which is paraphrased probably, but it truly sums up the root cause: lack of empathy and self centeredmess. We love you dude, please never change! Love, a female viewer 🖤💚

If this gets enough dislikes will it make the part 2 follow up???

I knew the black metal one was gonna be the most hated lol. But there’s a very few bands that I like that you said you weren’t a fan of it criticized. And I’m like ‘oh Finn boo!’ I literally don’t care if that’s not your taste lol. I love all your videos and agree with A lot of things you say.

I think it's better to watch people who you have differing opinions with to see the other side. I'll admit I rarely agree with you Finn lol, but you make awesome content and you make a lot of good points on a lot of subjects!

Finn, sometimes I really hate your takes but I keep coming back. I love listening to other opinions and enjoy watching you

Never stop yr jokes. Yr sense of humor is 70% of why I like yr vids

Ya finn reminded me of the too cool ,I'm smarter than you because I listen too ( insert obscure band name here) guy from high school when I first started watching him. On the other hand I grew to really like his dry dead pan sense of humor and really appreciate the hard work he puts in to entertain all of his viewers haters and non haters alike . Keep up the good work Finn your hard work is appreciated by some of us .. you win some you lose some ..

You should talk about ski mask, X, and juice wrld there basically the reason I love bands like as blood runs black and slipknot. They even remade or remixed slipknot songs

You're awesome bro. Inspirational. you have an overall positive outlook on a lot of things and know so much about music. Keep up the great work!

Been watching since 2019, and i actually like when you have an opinion I don't agree with, it's healthy to hear another person's perspective. Music is subjective and what you might think sucks I or someone else might like and I don't take offense if you don't like it. I remember you commented on a Finger 11 song a while ago, saying that the song sucks and that the lead singer looks like he repairs photocopiers. I disagreed, I actually like them, but I loved your comment and thought it was hilarious. Take care man!

I do enjoy watching video. Keep up with the good work Finn.

I personally liked the trap metal video. I still don't like or listen to the genre but your video let me see what it was about and made me respect the genre and the people in the scene.

Love your content. Keep it up Finn 👍👍👍

Actually you listed all my favorite videos. I think you should at least continue doing these videos in your second channel. Cheers The bearded Deftones fan from Europe being European

As someone who went through an Indie phase, I also hated the fans. Like me and my bands singer got really into it because guys like Wild Nothing and The Kooks were doing some super Funky, Shoe-Gazey, Pretty music. But the moment you go to the shows it's just a bunch of people who care more about each other's fashion and what Beer the other was drinking than the actual music.

The point is to say what you want to say, present arguments and then let the video live a life of it's own and let it speak for itself. I wrote dozens of music articles and I stopped reading the comment sections a long time ago, since everytime there is someone manifesting their superiority by saying that I 'know nothing about XYZ'. Well, I certainly don't know everything about everything, but most of the times these people are just reacting to the headline or first paragraph probably without even reading the whole thing. I guess it is similar with your videos. The worst thing is no reaction at all. Keep doing what you do.

Your videos are good and you should feel good about them. I don't always agree with you, but I also have never felt like I need to agree with someone. I'm like: what's your point, is it valid, can you support it? Gentle Giant reference!!

The thing I hate about the people in the racism video is that idiots always steer the blame somewhere else aka the hardcore scene and its really frustrating because old gatekeeping metalheads wont listen to any logic and lack common sense

I'm surprised you didn't mention your original vinyl video.....man, people did not like that one. I know a few big time vinyl collectors and the reaction to that video didn't surprise me one bit.

the problem with so many of these heavily disliked videos is that they're genuinely good videos. people in the comments of your streamchat mention that it's good you're being introspective, looking back at your less popular content, but really, these are more of an example of the internet being waves of tribalism crashing against each other. you've also been very open with why some of your lesser-viewed videos didn't catch on. At the end of the day, I'm glad you're going to keep doing you, and that you have the skin to handle the hate that comes your way.

I find it so hilarious that his black metal video is his most hated but I enjoyed it and it got me to listen to more black metal and learn about it’s history.