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This air drumming metalhead reigns

by Jeremy Mersereau

There are many ways to ensure no one bothers you while on the subway, but only one two-step method is foolproof and doesn’t involve smelling like spoiled milk: 1) dress like Slash on laundry day, and 2) shamelessly air drum in an unceasing frenzy, heedless of the concerned “should we be worried?” stares of the onlookers around you. One enterprising metalhead did just that, and you can witness his triumph of individuality/personal space security here:

I don’t use the word “hero” lightly, but this guy might be the greatest hero in recorded history [ED: At least tied with the original Metallica Drummer!] Now, only one question remains: what was he hearing inside his luscious-locked head to while he pounded away? Based on his general look and blast-beat drumming style, I think the answer is obvious: “All That She Wants” by Ace of Base. What? What else could it be?

It isn’t just subway air drumming our nameless hero is adept at, he’s also a master of subway headbanging and subway air guitar, separate disciplines that also demand Olympic-caliber focus:

The girl in the background obviously took gold at this year’s “ignore possible subway crazy person” event.