Is metal dead?

When it comes to hairstyles, they're also "metalheads," but of the black metal variety (like Cradle of Filth, Hypocrisy, Abyss, etc.). The music isn't bad, but the lyrics... Anyway, judging by your feedback, metal is alive and well! I'm very happy about that, and I'd like to have a beer with you. Anyone live near Moscow? We could arrange something. Also, I'm looking for a bassist; does anyone happen to know one?