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National Metal Day is celebrated on November 11 because of a famous scene in the 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, where a guitarist claims his amplifiers go "one louder" to 11. The date 11/11/11 was also a significant starting point, and the holiday was officially launched by VH1 Classic in 2011. 

The day is used to celebrate heavy metal music and culture, with many fans listening to their favorite bands, watching metal-related documentaries, and attending shows. 

How to Celebrate National Metal Day

Watch This is Spinal Tap
If you’ve never seen it before, or if you have seen it dozens of times and are nostalgic for it, National Metal Day is the best day to watch This is Spinal Tap. This tongue-in-cheek film was made in 1984 and stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer.

Listen to Some Metal Music
Celebrate and observe National Metal Day is to listen to some metal music .

Here is metal rock classics :

Iron Man by Black Sabbath (1970). 

Going to California by Led Zeppelin (1971). 

You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ by Judas Priest (1982). 

Master of Puppets by Metallica (1986). 

Can I Play with Madness by Iron Maiden(1988).

Dr. Feelgood by Mötley Crüe (1989).

Host a National Metal Day Party
For those who are serious metalheads, this is a great time to have a party where metal music is played and heads are banged!

Go to a Metal Concert
People who are dedicated metalheads might want to take National Metal Day as the opportunity to go to a concert of one of your favorite metal bands. 

How about a Metal Workout !?

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National Metal Day FAQs

When did heavy metal start?
Metal music got its start in the late 1960s and early 1970s with musicians like Jimi Hendrix paving the way for bands such as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.

Does heavy metal music affect the brain?
Though its aggressive lyrics might be controversial, studies have shown that all music, even metal, can actually increase positive emotions.

How did heavy metal music get its name?
Dating back to the 19th century to mean ‘power’ (specifically that of a cannon), the term ‘heavy metal’ showed up in the lyrics of Steppenwolf’s 1968 Born to Be Wild. 

Do plants like heavy metal music?
Yes! Gardener Chris Beardshaw recommends blasting heavy metal music to make plants bloom more heartily.

source netionaldaycom daysoftheyear

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