Science Behind Music: Benefits of Listening to Metal
Did you know that the human brain reacts to music in a fascinating way? Many people view music as a way to express their emotions or, more profoundly, as an extension of their personality. Your preferred musical taste may occasionally be influenced by your emotional state. One day, you may listen to a calm genre like jazz, while sometimes you might choose to listen to heavy metal.
Do I mean the fast-paced, blast beats metal? Yes, you read it right, and there are a bunch of myths circulating in this genre. However, science reveals that the metal genre has some significant benefits for our health.
Science Behind Music: Benefits of Listening to Metal
Metal music combats depression
Low mood and lack of interest in your previously enjoyed activities may be symptoms of a mental health disorder—depression. According to a study, listening to extreme music helps people release negative emotions. In addition, it also contributes to lowering cortisol levels, which might lead to a decrease in stress.
Metal music boosts cognitive function
In a 2015 study, the relationship between musical preferences and cognition was examined. It was discovered that those who enjoy extreme music like heavy metal, tend to think more complexly and logically. Compared to those who listen to mellow music and who are more empathetic.
Extreme metal increases productivity + focus
Three experts theorized in 2019 that black metal and death metal make ideal background music for computer coding. The study focused on the development of mobile applications. They found that extreme metal can increase coders’ productivity when focusing on rigorous tasks.
Metal and Classical: Both amps creativity
According to The Guardian, contrary to what we all might believe, classical and metal music are not that dissimilar. Like classical fans, metal fans also exhibit creative, gentle, and tranquil traits in themselves. The study concludes that both classical and heavy metal have a spiritual element to them—dramatic.
“The general public has held a stereotype of heavy metal fans being suicidally depressed and a danger to themselves and society in general.”
Adrian North
Everyone has different musical preferences, however, it’s not that terrifying to explore other genres in music. So, have a listen to heavy metal.
