There is the age old argument of which genre of music is the best. Everyone has their own opinion on music and which genre they prefer or think is the best. Some people seem to vehemently hate one genre or another and will spend a great amount of time bashing on a specific genre. I'm not here to hate on one specific genre, but I am here to tell you why I think the rock genre is the best.

1. Connections between bands and their fans

Fans of the rock genre just tend to have better connections with their favorite bands. I have met so many of my favorite bands and had actual, meaningful conversations with them. Most rock bands also say they don't have fans, they have friends, and it's true. The rock genre is very fan fueled and the bands truly care about their fans and there's not many who won't take the time to come out after each concert to meet everyone they can.

2. Connections between fans

I have made so many friends at concerts and connected with so many others through our simple shared love for the rock genre. You make friends in every crowd at every concert, whether its by complaining about the idiot next to you or by simply striking up conversations between sets. The best part is, you won't talk to these people for the rest of the year, but when you run into them at another concert you'll talk like you've known each other for years.

3. The industry is the best

The rock music industry is full of the most supportive people you could find. If a band's bus has been robbed or a band has been involved in a bad accident, the industry is very quick to rally around them and get them back on their feet as quickly as possible. Just this past year a band was in a terrible bus accident and their record label funneled 100% of their profit from this band back to them to help them get back on their feet. Fans will send around donation pages to help bands and to help out other fans. Bands will share donation pages to help our their fans in times of need. It's just a very all around supportive community.

4. You can't beat how interactive the concerts are

Rock bands truly know how to perform for their fans and know just how to connect with them even during the concerts. You will always see the lead singers in the crowd at some point, hell I've even seen other members of the band jump into the crowd with their instruments. I've had lead singers holding my hand and singing to me, mics pushed into my face so I could sing the lyrics back to them, and have had to hold up many lead singers as they're crowd surfing or crowd walking.

5. Not to mention the adrenaline rush is real

Even if you're not in the mosh pit at a rock concert, there's an amazing adrenaline rush that comes from them. If you are standing in that crowd screaming your favorite lyrics back to the band with 100s of people doing the same around you, and you can see how much the band themselves are enjoying what they are doing, there is no better feeling.

6. The songs are basically poetry

The lyrics of rock songs are absolutely beautiful. Sure, you definitely have those cliche songs that are just about sex, drugs, and alcohol, but the best bands in the scene have absolutely beautiful, meaningful lyrics. Which is much better than lyrics about your butt (you know, the kind you find on top 40).

7. The lyrics are also relatable

Half the reason we love rock music is because of how closely we can connect to the lyrics. This is also how we can connect so closely to our favorite bands. They've been in the same state of mind or the same situation as us before and are just really good at putting the emotions into words.

8. Oh yeah, the emotions in songs can be a bit real

I've cried multiple times when listening to a new album from my favorite band. These musicians will write very emotional songs on everything from the topic of their mental health to a relative or friend who has passed away. Bands in the rock genre are so good at capturing emotions, everything from anger to sadness.

9. There's awesome organizations within the rock music industry

You will find tents for all kinds of non-profit organizations at the large scale rock tours, such as Warped Tour. These range from Feed Our Children NOW!, to The Keep A Breast Foundation, to Music Saves Lives. The list goes on and on, which may be surprising for those who only see fans of rock music as scary people with tattoos and piercings. We have hearts too, ya know.

10. You can't forget the rocker guys

Not only are they the kindest, most respectful guys I have ever met. (They're actually all teddy bears under the tattoos and piercings) But, well. Just look at them.

11. It's just better than other genres

It's kind of just as simple as that.