The Metal Purity Myth: Why “Selling Out” is Killing the Scene

Metalheads love to scream about keeping the scene “pure” and rejecting commercialism, but at what cost? In this episode of The Macabre Coven, Xavi tears apart the self-defeating mindset that equates financial success with selling out. Why do so many metal fans worship struggle and reject sustainability? Why is making money seen as betrayal while bands starving is seen as “trve”? And most importantly—can metal survive if we refuse to support it? Get ready for brutal honesty, harsh truths, and a reality check that some in the scene won’t want to hear.