Why metalheads are happier people
Oct. 31st, 2025 03:20 pmHeavy metal may sound loud and aggressive, but research says it actually makes fans happier. Psychologist Nico Rose, in his book Hard, Heavy and Happy, explores how metal music boosts well-being, helping listeners manage anxiety and depression. Even Wacken, one of the world's biggest metal festivals, has become a haven for happiness, showing that for many "heavy metal" really means "happy metal": VIDEO HERE