I could still enjoy a Metallica concert though.
They are a good band for what they offered.
Rammstein crapped on them at their peak though.

Jasin wrote on Nov 4^th, 2025 at 5:24pm:


Apples and oranges comparing a rock band to a metal band. Both greats in their lane.

All those older bands are the same to some extent but Metalica are still very good. You would definately say the same about the stones or The Who - Aerosmith etc (all of them).

Dnarever wrote on Nov 4^th, 2025 at 7:10pm:



Google AI:

Potential negative associations

Correlation with distress: Some surveys of young adults have found that fans of heavy metal and other rock genres report higher levels of psychological distress, anxiety, and depression compared to non-fans.

Association with externalizing behaviors: Studies have identified aggressive themes in heavy metal music as a potential risk factor for externalizing behaviors, such as aggression and substance use, especially when these are paired with a pre-existing disposition.

Feedback loop: For some, a feedback loop can develop where they listen to metal to cope with negative feelings, but as they listen more, they begin to associate the music with those same feelings, making it less effective as a coping mechanism.