Musical preferences are as diverse as the people who listen to it. Different types of music have different reputations. Heavy metal music is often labeled as "negative." Yet others find it a harmless form of music. The argument presented in this paper will show that heavy metal music poses no threat to the well-being of its listeners. Like other types of music, such as jazz, blues, and even rap. The distinct style of heavy metal …
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…is violent and depicts images of doom and destruction, but it should not be interpreted as a negative influence on its listeners. Teens will continue to listen to music their parents do not care for. Heavy metal music can be healthy for the mind psychologically as well as physically. When people look at heavy metal music, they should not see it as a negative influence, but as a therapeutic release for teenage energy or angst.