Why heavy metal is good

Linked to point 1 above, being a fan of anything like Heavy Metal usually promotes an interest in the subject. If you are really into the genre you will likely also be reading blogs, magazines and perhaps even books on the subject. Anything that makes teenagers or young adults read is never a bad thing.

Some heavy metal fans may even build a lucrative career in media out of the activity. The act of reading will pay you dividends over the long run.

Various scientific studies have also shown that reading can provide some major health benefits including increased life expectancy, improved empathy, and it can boost your creativity and flexibility.

One interesting study has shown that listening to music you like, like Heavy Metal, can have incredible benefits for your cognitive abilities and memory.

By comparing participants who listened to music they either liked or disliked, it found there were some interesting effects on the brain. It found that by listening to music they didn't like, participants showed a marked reduction in their ability to rotate objects in their minds spatial rotation.

Interestingly, however, listening to music liked or disliked also appeared to hamper short-term memory performance. Make of that what you will. Yet another study has shown that heavy metal fans, or people who preferred more intense and complex melodies, tend to be more open to new experiences.

Heavy metal fans, unsurprisingly, also showed a negative attitude towards authority. Who'd've guessed it? However, the study did show that quite a few fans also appeared to show relatively lower self-esteem and a craving for uniqueness.

They also appeared to have a lower religiosity - - which shouldn't come as a surprise given organized religion's inherent authoritarian nature. Despite the common claim that music genres like heavy metal make fans more violent, research has shown the exact opposite.

A recent study has shown that listening to heavy metal actually reduces an individual's sensitivity to violence. The study also showed that long-term fans were generally happier in their youth and were better adjusted in middle age than non-metalheads.

Furthermore, another study also showed that heavy metal can help calm you down more rapidly after a triggering event. Study participants were made angry and then asked to listen to heavy metal. For that matter, even heavy metal that is often associated with mayhem and rage, can prove to be a balm for your soul and give a positive direction to your day! Scroll to continue reading. Helps during workouts Many people prefer listening to music during workouts, and even while heading out for a run.

It has been proven that listening to music during exercise can boost your efforts. For instance, a study revealed that cyclists pushed themselves harder while listening to rock music in specific. Tuning into your favorite rock numbers can even distract you from the physical exertions while working out. In addition, the right type of music can get you in the right mood to push yourself even more, and get into the zone where you can maximize your results.

Metal musicians at the top of the game are highly skilled, and the only genre that rivals this is classical music — their musicians, overall, are the most skilled in the world. If you want to prove this, hire a classical musician to do some studio work for you, and prepare to cry and go home to your metronome for a year. I think that metal and classical music has an enormous amount of crossover, but that is a post for another day. Heavy metal is complex. Not only do you have to stay in time, but you have to put on a show — no-one wants to watch a band mope around on stage staring at their shoes.

The fans and the bands come together to create a culture, for some people an entire lifestyle, around the music. Having so many people in one place does have its downsides, but it is also a great experience, which is why metalheads go back to festivals year after year, and why some festivals have started selling out of tickets months in advance.

Metal is everywhere. You can goto almost anywhere in the world, and find a cool metal bar or venue to goto. Or spend a summer going to heavy metal festivals in Europe.

I met a woman from Panama a while ago, who had flown to Europe to spend the summer travelling around festivals. Subscribe to the occasional heavy metal updates and get a song today! New music posted every week! Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed.