# Debating Gatekeeping: Is It Good For Metal?

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Podcast: [The Metal Roundup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-metal-roundup-6854362)
Published: 2026-01-18T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Join Steve O'G, Drew Fortune, and METALBIRB for another episode of The Metal Roundup. This week the lads tackle the age old issue of Gatekeeping in Metal; is it toxic? Is it necessary? And where does it even come from? They also delve into the convoluted world of sub-genres and take a stab at figuring out what sub-genre modern metal should be defined by. Let us know your own sub-genre name suggestions in the comments! Access the special bonus episodes as a Member of this channel or on Patreon with additional backstage access! - https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalRoundup

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