“One of the most notable discoveries of the study … was that ‘[fans are] not enjoying anger when they listen to the music, but they are in fact experiencing a range of positive emotions.'” Quartzy: A Study Found That Death Metal Fans Feel Joy And Peace From Violent Music.

+ I’ve been to one hardcore metal show. It led to this piece in McSweeney’s: An Open Letter To The Guy Who Puked Next To Me At The Heavy Metal Festival.