I really like heavy metal music, some of my faves are Iron Maiden and AC DC. do you listen to it? 
Yes I love it! It started in the late 1960's and early 1970s mostly in the UK.
Wow in the UK? I never would have thought that it originated from another country, I see heavy metal as a mostly american thing.
most famous pioneers, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple were founded. Though they came to attract wide audiences, they were often derided by critics. Following the blueprint laid down by Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, several American bands modified heavy metal into more accessible forms during the 1970s: the raw, sleazy sound and outrageous stage shows of Alice Cooper and Kiss; the blues-rooted rock of Aerosmith; and the flashy guitar leads and wild party rock of Van Halen. During the mid-1970s, Judas Priest helped spur
years, but not much metal. I mostly listen to Pink Floyd and straight rock." In an interview with "Alternative Press", it was said that B.J.'s favorite band is Iron Maiden.
The band has stated on their influences: 
In an interview with WIDB, Levi stated on behalf of his biggest musical influences: "As I Lay Dying is definitely the biggest one that really sets Miss May I where we are. We like a lot of All That Remains, Unearth, Darkest Hour and,