Posted on 08/12/2019 8:11:16 PM PDT by DoodleBob
There’s no better time than now to start seriously defending metal — after it was revealed that the Dayton, OH mass shooter was a metal fan himself, and even the frontman of a misogynistic pornogrind band, it’s imperative that our sacred realm of heavy music doesn’t become the scapegoat for violent behavior. So it’s with relief we report that a new study by Nick Perham, Cardiff Metropolitan University lecturer and die-hard metal fan, has concluded that metal actually offers fans a healthy way to cope with unpleasant emotions and experiences.
“Fans who were made angry and then listened to heavy metal music did not increase their anger but increased their positive emotions suggests that listening to extreme music represents a healthy and functional way of processing anger.
“[Metal] fans tend to be more open to new experiences, which manifests itself in preferring music that is intense, complex, and unconventional, alongside a negative attitude towards institutional authority. Some do have lower levels of self-esteem, however, and a need for uniqueness. One might conclude that this and other negative behaviours are the result of listening to heavy metal, but the same research suggests that it may be that listening to the music is cathartic.”
(Excerpt) Read more at metalsucks.net ...
I believe that heavy metal music is good for your mental health. As long as you wear earplugs while listening.
Uh-oh. That post could probably get my sorry butt red-flagged. Just kidding! Yer Honor...
The metal lead in pellet form has been found to be a major force in changing human behavior.
I would name my band ‘240 grain hollow point’.
The Dayton shooter was just to far into the lyrics, man.
Excellent !
My younger days listening to HM while soldering copper pipe, pulling the next lead coil off the spool of 95/5 with my teeth will pay me twice.
Cool. I can start sniffing Mercury again.
Death to false metal! I was a metal head growing up. I always enjoyed the lyrics and heavy drum beats. Now that I’m a little older, it’s like eating candy. An occasional listen when the wife and kids are out. Good times
Do you dig EPICA?
Not yet but it sounds like something I’d like. Thanks for the tip!
The article ridiculously describes heavy-metal music as complex. LOL!
Lead ? Bismuth ?? Thalium ???
Bang your head?
Heh. I get daily doses of the Megadeth variety of heavy metal while I’m at work. Wife and kids never have to hear it.
If you dont think it is, listen to the song “Holy Wars” by Megadeth. Could change your thinking.
Heavy metal is better for your health if you go to a gym and lift it many times.
Dissection
Exmortus
Psycroptic
Soulfly
Overkill
and a few others.
I still go to many local shows by myself because none of my friends still share my taste in music. I'm a relic.... but a well adjusted, happy relic.
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