The Silent Struggle of Sound of Metal

Ruben, a heavy metal drummer, begins to lose his hearing and must face a new world of silence. He struggles with the idea of never playing music again and wonders if he can still be himself without sound.

A popular fan theory is that Ruben’s journey isn’t just about losing his hearing—it’s about accepting the parts of life he can’t control. Some believe that Ruben’s journey is actually a reflection of how we all cope with change, whether it’s a physical loss or a personal transformation.

What if Ruben had decided to embrace his new life fully, learning to find beauty in silence sooner? Instead of struggling against his condition, could he have found peace in it?

The key moment comes when Ruben decides to get a cochlear implant to restore his hearing, but after it’s done, he realizes that he misses the quiet and peaceful world he had before.

Imagine a sequel where Ruben learns to integrate both worlds—finding ways to balance his passion for music with his peace in silence. Or a prequel exploring his rise to fame in the music world and his early struggles with hearing loss before everything changed.