The Violent Tendencies of People Who Listen to Heavy Metal Music

A study was recently conducted on the correlation between heavy metal music and violent tendencies. The results may surprise you.

Introduction

Music is often said to be a reflection of society, and nowhere is this more true than in the case of heavy metal music. Since its inception in the early 1970s, heavy metal music has been associated with violence, crime, and anti-social behavior. In fact, studies have shown that people who listen to heavy metal music are more likely to engage in violent and criminal activities than those who don’t.

While it’s impossible to say definitively whether or not heavy metal music causes violence, there is definitely a correlation between the two. If you’re interested in learning more about this topic, keep reading. We’ll explore the violent tendencies of people who listen to heavy metal music, and see what the experts have to say about this controversial genre.

What is heavy metal music?

Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and the United States. With roots in blues rock and psychedelic rock, the bands that created heavy metal developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness. The genre’s lyrics and performance styles are sometimes associated with aggression and machismo.(1)

During the 1970s, Judas Priest helped spur the genre’s evolution by discarding much of its blues influence; Motörhead introduced a punk rock sensibility and an increasing emphasis on speed. Bands such as Saxon followed in a similar vein.(2) Before the end of the decade,NWOBHM bands such as Diamond Head, Iron Maiden
and Angel Witch had started to gain popularity in mainland Europe.(3)(4)

The history of heavy metal music

Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and the United States. With roots in blues rock and psychedelic rock, the bands that created heavy metal developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness. The genre’s lyrics and performance styles are sometimes associated with aggression and machismo.

In 1970, four English bands—Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Uriah Heep— dominated the heavy metal world. Though they came to attract wide audiences, especially in the United States, they were often derided by critics. In the mid-1970s Judas Priest helped spur the genre’s evolution by discarding much of its blues influence; Motörhead introduced a punk rock sensibility and an increasing emphasis on speed. Bands in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal such as Iron Maiden followed in a similar vein. Before the end of the decade, heavy metal fans became known as “metalheads” or “headbangers”.

During the 1980s mainstream metal bands moved back towards melodic hooks and catchy riffs while retaining their heavier edge; Madonna’s 1984 hit “Like a Virgin” was unusual for containing guitars de-emphasized in favor of synthesizers which were playing pop chord progressions. Exceptions include Metallica’s 1983 debut Kill ‘Em All which charted fast selling records (and was credited with reviving thrash metal) as well as Def Leppard Pyromania (1983) which helped spark stadium rock’s return to prominence. In 1981 Ozzy Osbourne saw his solo career take off with Blizzard of Ozz which ushered in a new wave of interest from American audiences not familiar with British bands; Osbourne’s success opened up new opportunities for other British heavy metal acts such as Whitesnake whose 1987 album Whitesnake was also a commercial success both domestically and internationally.

The effects of heavy metal music

Heavy metal music has been the subject of much controversy over the years. Some people believe that it is a genre of music that promotes violence, while others believe that it can be a form of self-expression and release.

There have been several studies conducted in an attempt to determine whether or not there is a correlation between heavy metal music and violent behavior. However, the results of these studies have been inconclusive.

Some experts believe that heavy metal music can be damaging to young people who are impressionable and may be more likely to act out violently if they are exposed to this type of music. Others believe that heavy metal music can actually help people to deal with their anger in a constructive way.

It is important to note that there is no definitive answer when it comes to the effects of heavy metal music. It is up to each individual to decide whether or not they believe that this type of music has a positive or negative effect on their own lives.

The conclusion

The study found that heavy metal music does not make people more likely to be violent. In fact, people who listen to heavy metal music are no more likely to be violent than those who don’t.