The RIFF LIFE Field Manual

Community Etiquette

We riff loud, but we respect louder. These guidelines keep the community welcoming for Metallica diehards of every skill level.

Respect the Family

• Encourage, don’t belittle. Constructive criticism beats trash talk.
• Celebrate diverse styles—from garage demos to studio-polished covers.
• Keep language clean enough for all ages while staying true to the metal spirit.

Credit Where It’s Due

• Always credit backing track creators and inspiration sources.
• Do not upload someone else’s performance without permission.
• Respect Metallica’s intellectual property: covers are welcome, piracy is not.

Stay Safe

• Do not share personal contact info publicly.
• Report harassment, suspicious links, or spam via the contact form.
• Admins may remove content that violates policies without prior notice.

Keep the Pit Clean

• No hate speech, discrimination, or bullying—ever.
• Political or unrelated promotional content belongs elsewhere.
• Multiple accounts for manipulation result in bans.

Support Newcomers

• Reply to first-time posts with a warm welcome.
• Share practice tips, tone settings, or learning resources.

Follow these principles and RIFF LIFE stays the friendliest mosh pit on the web.