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143. The Science of Heavy Metal

Did you know that being a heavy metal music fan might actually help the climate crisis - Or at the very least that's one of the aims of the musical genre where the lyrics frequently call out inequality and problems within society. Listening to the distorted guitar riffs and stylized vocals can also help improve mental health, while head banging along has it's own benefits too, provided you don't get too into the music and hurt yourself! Luke explains the science behind the musical genre's surprising benefits.

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08.00 16 Nov 2023


143. The Science of Heavy Metal



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08.00 16 Nov 2023


Did you know that being a heavy metal music fan might actually help the climate crisis - Or at the very least that's one of the aims of the musical genre where the lyrics frequently call out inequality and problems within society. Listening to the distorted guitar riffs and stylized vocals can also help improve mental health, while head banging along has it's own benefits too, provided you don't get too into the music and hurt yourself! Luke explains the science behind the musical genre's surprising benefits.


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