In a desperate attempt to hide the truth from their fans, metal bands worldwide have begun to utilize virtual reality (VR) headsets to cover up the fact they’re running sweatshops.
The trend began after one band, Slipknot, was exposed for running a sweatshop in the Philippines, which was responsible for manufacturing their merchandise. The band was forced to close the sweatshop after receiving overwhelming backlash from their fans.
However, it seems the group has found an innovative way to continue their unethical practices without fear of public scrutiny: they have begun to use VR headsets to create a virtual world during their live shows. Fans of the band have reported feeling as if they have been transported to an alternate reality during their concerts, allowing the band to continue to run sweatshops without anyone noticing.
“It was like something from a movie,” said one fan. “I could feel the sweat dripping from my head and smell the distinct aroma of metal and sweat that I associate with Slipknot concerts, but I couldn’t see the sweatshop that was producing their merchandise. It was like the whole thing had been hidden away.“
Slipknot’s frontman said, “We’re all about giving back at Slipknot, so we decided to give the people of the Philippines the opportunity to show their appreciation for our music by working in our very own custom-made sweatshops. It’s a win-win situation!“
Unfortunately, the trend is quickly catching on with other metal bands. It appears that the use of VR headsets has become the go-to method for metal bands to cover up their unethical practices while still providing their fans with an unforgettable experience.
As a result, fans have been left feeling betrayed and disillusioned. After all, no one wants to be supporting a band that is running a sweatshop. However, metal bands seem to have found a way to sidestep the issue by utilizing virtual reality technology.
Whether you agree or disagree, you can’t help but smile about the fact metal bands are using technology in exciting and futuristic ways.