Good People in a Rough Place

Stereotypes
Being a listener to metal and hardrock music, I can personally say that I have heard people incorrectly name and label metal listeners as "satanic" or "evil". Some bands might have satanic influences and some might not be the best role models, however there are many good people encased in this genre of music.

Felonies

Austin Carlile, the front-man and vocalist for the band Of Mice & Men, was released from a jail in Bowling Green, Ohio on counts of felonious assault. Carlile and Lionel Robinson II, also in Of Mice & Men, allegedly got into an altercation with a few men after a show. The scuff left a man of Carlile's opposing group unconscious and with fractured nasal bones.

Justifiable Causes

To any uninformed person, it may seem that Carlile deserved the three day jail sentence. However, Carlile's actions were justified. There are petitions all over the internet to stop Austin Carlile from going to jail. Even though these petitions will have no effect, they do make good points. Carlile did not throw the first punch and the fight ensued because the man said some "terrible things" about a close fan of Carlile's named Katelyn, whom recently died of cancer. Some people might just say that fans make excuses for their idols, however I personally wouldn't discount this case. Austin Carlile is a major anti-bullying icon for kids across America. Carlile was a victim of bullying all throughout high school. Another reason to believe the petition is that Carlile has a tattoo of Katelyn's name below his knee.

There still are good people in this world, even in Metal. Rock on Austin!