Heavy Metal Shaftting

I have eclectic musical tastes. I also defy many stereotypes regarding music. To look at me one would not guess I like Metal, Techno, Celtic, and Classical music. Among the music I like there is one broad category that seems to always get “shafted”. All forms of Metal seem to have this strange stigma associated with it, and there seems to be this view out there that the music isn't very good.

I'm no music expert, but I was classically trained on the violin, and played in an orchestra for a spell. One thing nearly all my favourite music has in common is an underlying complexity and intricacy. I like music that has a lot going on, I like layered music. Classical music has it, good Techno has it, and most of the Metal I have heard has it.

Will people ever get over the presentation of the music so they might enjoy the music itself?