The 'First World Metal Problems' meme is a subculture-specific variation of the 'First World Problems' image macro series. It typically features a distressed metalhead or utilizes the original crying woman template to highlight the trivial frustrations unique to the heavy metal community. Common themes include the inability to read 'unreadable' band logos, the struggle of wearing all black in summer, your favorite underground band becoming mainstream, or losing an earplug during a concert. It bridges the gap between the intensity of the music and the often-ridiculous nature of fan complaints, serving as a humorous way for the community to poke fun at its own elite standards and niche lifestyle hurdles.