I've been writing for something like 5 years and I've been listening to metal since I can remember thanks to three older brothers. Granted, I haven't always listened to GOOD metal (numetal was huge when I was in middle school and I got sucked in with all the other kids my age). My taste expands and matures on a daily basis and I have an unquenchable thirst for hearing new music.
I don't stick strictly to metal though. I listen to a lot of indie stuff and hip-hop. Jazz is also becoming a force in my music collection over the last few years. Hell, I have a little of just about everything and keep an extremely open mind to different styles.
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