El Metalverso
Mägo de Oz
The Resilience Anthem: Mägo de Oz's 'El Metalverso'
Mägo de Oz's 'El Metalverso' is a powerful response to critics and detractors who hide behind the anonymity of the internet to spread negativity and judgment. The song addresses the issue of cyberbullying and the toxicity that can be found within online communities, particularly within the context of the metal music scene, which the band refers to as 'el metalverso'—a play on words combining 'metal' and 'universe'.
The lyrics speak to the experience of being unfairly judged and attacked by people who do not know the person they are targeting. The band criticizes these individuals for their cowardice, as they choose to hide behind screens rather than confront the person they are criticizing face-to-face. The repeated lines about the critic's life being so empty that they fill it with thoughts of the band suggest that the band feels pity for their attackers, seeing their actions as a reflection of their own dissatisfaction with life.
Despite the negativity directed at them, Mägo de Oz uses the song to declare their resilience and determination to not let hate guide their actions. They vow to continue moving forward, growing stronger from the adversity. The song ends with a sarcastic suggestion for the critic to try creating something themselves, like a song, challenging them to put their energy into something positive rather than wasting it on hate. 'El Metalverso' is a defiant stand against online toxicity, promoting strength and creativity over criticism and negativity.