Speed Dating - for Metal Heads
Photography by Brit Worgan - Text by Suong Phan
God created the Sabbath day and rested on it; Satan created Black Sabbath. And lo, amongst the riffs of these and the likes of other heavy bands, 74 people spoiled their day of rest in Brooklyn's dark and foggy St. Vitus bar, hoping to find love at Speed Metal Dating. .
The evening began with 37 women secluded in one area, anxiously awaiting an equally anxious group of gentlemen corralled in an adjacent space. Both ends of the venue swelled with energy as attendees sipped their drinks in anticipation.
Speed Metal Dating is similar to the swift acceptance and rejection of Tinder—only it's in your face, much louder, and very aggressive.
I think the guy who stormed out early, wearing a girl's drink on his face, can attest to this.
As witness to dozens of single-and-ready-to-mingle metal enthusiasts at a speed-dating event, I realized there will always be foreign experiences to be had. For one, introducing yourself to 37 strangers for five minutes at a time is both entertaining and exhausting to watch. I tip my hat to those who participated.
