For example, extreme music genres, like heavy metal, appears to be great for reducing negative emotions and regulating anger and depression. Staving off these negative emotions will pay dividends for your brains ability to function at peak performance.
They found that many heavy metal aficionados shared a particular pattern of personality traits. Enjoying heavy metal was also correlated with openness, possibly because people with more open personalities would be drawn to music that is “intense, engaging, and challenging,” as metal can be, the researchers write.
Metal has amazing guitarists and even being able to play some of the more basic stuff can be challenging at times, which is what I enjoy while playing guitar. No, this helped a lot. I guess with most music its just hearing something that really resonates with how you feel inside.
Rock/Heavy Metal Music Despite the sometimes aggressive image that rock and heavy metal music project, researchers found that fans of this style of music are usually quite gentle. They tend to be creative, but are often introverted and may suffer from low self-esteem.
Researchers found heavy metal music to be the second most effective genre at reducing anxiety as 89% of volunteers reported a decrease in blood pressure. Additionally, their heart rates dropped by an average of 18%. “In terms of heavy metal, Id observe that angry music can help listeners process their feelings.
It might make you less violent A recent study has shown that listening to heavy metal actually reduces an individuals 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.
Who knew a song called “Raining Blood” could make you feel so calm? Findings from the study showed that heavy metal music can lower blood pressure, heart rate, and help reduce feelings of anxiety.