Heavy metal is more commonly associated with headbanging, satanism, moshpits and the decapitation of small mammals. According to a new study, however, metal, and all forms of “extreme” music, can positively influence the listener, inspiring calmness rather than anger. read more
As I am writing this answer, I am listening to “In Chains” by Shaman Harvest to calm myself down after a very stressful day at Lab. I guess the reason is this: Whenever stressed or anxious, screaming aloud is a great way of relieiving the instantaneous anxiety. read more
A recent study has found that "extreme" music genres -- including heavy metal, emo, punk and screamo -- may actually help calm angry listeners. Researchers say the results contradict the notion such music is linked to aggression and delinquency. read more