Over the years, musical genres have become a lot more fluid. We’re not trapped in the clique-y hell of the early 2000s anymore: it’s totally safe for a mosher to admit they jam to Britney Spears when they get home and kick off their 10-inch stompers. This new era of acceptance means pop stars are eager to share their niche tastes, with a host of stadium-filling crooners admitting they love listening to a damn scary riff from time to time. Whether it’s through shout-outs or collaborations, here are 10 household names who’ve confessed to having an affinity for metal.
