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This new study shows listening to heavy metal is good for your health

It’s no secret most of us often turn to music to relieve stress, reduce anxiety and escape life’s demands. For all of you metalheads out there, that means rocking out to bands such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Black Sabbath and Pantera. However, a new study has reportedly found that blasting heavy metal music may be […]

Heavy metal makes you a bad driver according to a new study

Heavy metal is easily the hardest, most aggressive type of music in existence, but it might not be good to listen to while driving. If you’ve ever been driving to some heavy tunes before and laid your foot down a little too hard on the pedal, there’s a reason why. Read More: iTunes is reportedly […]

Mental illness affects 73% of independent musicians, study shows

A new study has found 73 percent of independent musicians suffer from mental illness symptoms. The study was conducted by Swedish digital distribution platform Record Union through an online survey of nearly 1,500 independent artists. The The 73 Percent Report found nearly three-quarters of respondents experienced various issues including panic attacks and depression. Within the 18 to 25 range, this percentage rose to 80 percent. […]

Popular music is now angrier and sadder according to new study

It looks like emo music is back with a vengeance. A new study coming from Lawrence Technical University in Michigan finds that popular music has become increasingly sadder and angrier in recent decades. Maybe this is proof that we’re all a little bit emo? Read more: Gerard Way addresses MCR reunion rumors, discusses breakup Kathleen Napier […]

Vinyl and cassette sales grow while CD sales continue to decline

It looks like music fans are bringing back the oldschool ways of jamming their favorite tracks after albums sold on vinyl and cassette saw double digit sales growth in the U.S. last year. Unfortunately, it looks like physical CD sales still have a long way to go. Read more: ‘The Greatest Showman’ soundtrack outsells every album […]

Fans more likely to value live music over sex, survey finds

A new study from concert giant Live Nation claims that music fans are 10 percent more likely to value live music over sex, as reported by Billboard. The finding’s just one detail revealed in the promoter’s new “Power Of Live” survey. Read more: Childish Gambino plots new tour dates after injury Citing a phenomenon called […]

Empathetic people get more joy out of music, study finds

Ever wonder why metalheads can often be the nicest people? Apparently, those who more intensely understand the pain or pleasure of others find more happiness in listening to music, a new study from Southern Methodist University finds. Read more: Here are the year’s 50 highest-paid musicians While the more empathy you have also heightens the […]