# Pubescent Heavy Metal Bands Unlocking The Truth Proves That You Can Rock Out at Any Age By | Published 2013-06-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-out-at-any-age References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/6th-grade-heavy-metal-band-unlocking-the-truth-rocking-manhattan/) & [unlockingthetruthband](http://www.unlockingthetruthband.com/) While some people might not believe that you can rock out at any age, Unlocking The Truth proves that you can be a professional headbanger no matter how young or old you are. This band is made up of middle-schoolers from Manhattan who, by combining their [musical prowess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-generation-group) with a heavy metal influence, have created one of the youngest [heavy metal bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-metallica) in existence. The band consists of three young men: [one on guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallscale-electric-guitars), one on drums and one on bass. Each of these gentleman can rock out like no other, putting most adult musicians to shame. Their rock band often plays spontaneous gigs on street corners throughout New York City, so for people who live or work in NYC, keep your eyes peeled for this talented trio. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Youth Rock:** The rise of young heavy metal bands opens up opportunities for businesses to create products and services to mentor and support youth musicians. - **Street Music:** Street music performances serve as an untapped market for businesses who want to provide sponsorship or investment for talented young musicians. - **Kid Influencers:** Middle schoolers who are passionate about music and have talent can become influencers in the rock industry, providing opportunities for sponsorships and endorsements. ### Where This Applies - **Music:** The emergence of pubescent heavy metal bands offer opportunities for the music industry to redefine their targeted audience and expand their market. - **Education:** Kids who love rock can be taught how to play instruments and perform in public, giving birth to a new industry related to music lessons for youth rockers. - **Marketing:** The impact of Unlocking The Truth as a kid heavy metal band, challenges traditional ideas of marketing for potential advertisers looking for disruptive marketing strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hair Metal-Inspired Aged Rums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-rum.md) - [Metal Band Virtual Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knotverse.md) - [Wild ’80s Rock Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-rock-exhibit.md) - [Musician Mentoring Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musician-mentoring.md) - [Optimized Heavy Metal Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavys-headphones.md) - [Rock Band-Supporting Soccer Leagues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uefa-champions-league.md) - [Children-Forward Guitar Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallscale-electric-guitars.md) - [Metal Icon Documentary Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-films.md) - [Rock Band-Themed Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss.md)