The surge in the popularity of the metal sub-genre - 'Djent' - has been undeniable. The movement is a worldwide one; fans of djent have made themselves known on social media from each of the world's inhabited continents. Wherever there is a following of heavy metal music, there is a committed following of it's youngest branch. This branch is djent.

The sub-genre, typified by polyrhythmic chord patterns played in the low register of extended-range guitars, has become a staple of the landscape of modern metal. Although usage of the term ignites controversy amongst some circles, many believe that its inclusion as an official word of the English language would benefit its standing in the greater cultural landscape.

The signatories confirm their desire to see the term 'Djent' included in the Oxford English Dictionary, for reasons of promoting its standing not only as a sub-genre of metal music but as a global cultural movement.

Its specific definition should be negotiated upon by a delegated panel of researchers, who have both knowledge of the wider metal community and experience in the dictation of language definition. These negotiations should be conferred to public groups with a displayed interest in the genre.