Absolutely. One thing I'll say about metal shows in small venues, the audience is usually too distracted and rowdy to pull out phones and hold them up obscuring

Absolutely. One thing I'll say about metal shows in small venues, the audience is usually too distracted and rowdy to pull out phones and hold them up obscuring the view for everyone. People tend to be more in the moment. With rock shows or anything else I see more phones and distraction.