As others have mentioned, it's quite tame compared to what was going on in early 90s Norway with the 'Black Metal' scene there etc.
Of course, it's not a competition!
The book- 'Lords Of Chaos' by Michael Moynihan and Didrik Søderlind is a mind-boggling read.
What's even more astonishing is when you see the photos of the geeks involved, some look like you could snap them in half with one arm tied behind your back!
There again, when someone's holding a big sword behind you...