Making metal accessible to all

[LadyofArc]

Lamb of God concert has a sign language interpreter

Ignoring the dumbass comments, this is seriously awesome. Just because someone has a hearing impairment doesn't mean that they can't fully enjoy everyday life!

[csquared]

I have heard of deaf people "listening" to music. Although, it is more like feel it. At a Heavy Metal concert, I am sure you could feel it.

[mjr]

I have heard of deaf people "listening" to music. Although, it is more like feel it. At a Heavy Metal concert, I am sure you could feel it.

There are stories that Beethoven allegedly did this after he went deaf.

[taxguykarl]

There are stories that Beethoven allegedly did this after he went deaf.

Ironically when he wrote his best material, especially the choral symphony (9th).

[Nunavut Pants]

A buddy of mine was in a punk band in SF in the late 70s/early 80s. They did several gigs at the School for the Deaf, and the students enjoyed the heck out of it! He remembers some of the signs that the interpreters made for some of the song lyrics.

Yeah, deaf people can enjoy concerts! ... Also, concerts are a complete experience, and are more than just music.

[LadyofArc]

Yeah, deaf people can enjoy concerts! ... Also, concerts are a complete experience, and are more than just music.

Oh hell yeah. The studio I do lyra (aerial hoop) at do three different shows on a semi-regular basis during the year (in addition to lyra, they also do pole dancing and burlesque). Regardless of the content of the show (two of them are "professional" shows, one is the student end-of-term showcase), ALL of the events are Auslan interpreted (the founder herself is deaf in one ear).