Researchers are learning what heavy metal fans have known for years. Music with a heavy bass line makes us feel powerful. According to one of the researchers behind the study: “The effect of music appears to manifest itself not only in its ability to entertain, but also in the ability to imbue humans with a real sense of power.” I think what he’s trying to say is: “I want to rock!”

+ They could have saved a lot of time and energy on the study if they just asked the opinion of the guy who self-inflicted a brain injury by headbanging at too many Motorhead concerts.