We are all as unique as a fingerprint. I love Master of Puppets and I’m still sober. Indeed, Metallica is one of the most popular metal bands ever, yet we don’t have millions in rehab.
I have a long time acquaintance who is currently in rehab. At nearly 50 years old he has yet to break a cycle of drug abuse and depression. He uses others and abuses himself. In fact nearly all he thinks about is himself, whether with pride or with loathing. Metallica is one of his favorite bands. I genuinely question whether that music is good for his soul. To the extent any form of music endorses and promotes self-autonomy it has the effect of robbing the soul of true love.
We are all as unique as a fingerprint. I love Master of Puppets and I’m still sober. Indeed, Metallica is one of the most popular metal bands ever, yet we don’t have millions in rehab.
I think music choices are reflections of the individual.
I’ve listened to heavy metal on and off for years. The Master of Puppets album by Metallica has a ton of biblical references. The Black Album by Metallica was a massive hit.
Symphony of Destruction by Megadeath is about the return of Christ. Post-American World is a warning about the New World Order.
There’s heavy metal and black metal. Black metal is specifically satanic and has no redeeming value whatsoever. I refuse to listen to it.
That being said, I also enjoy a lot of different music: opera, classical, country, rock and roll, alternative, punk, and lots of music from other countries (Italy and India in particular).
Ball of Confusion, originally recorded by the Temptations in 1970, and later covered by Love and Rockets 1986 is still relevant today.
Hurt by Johnny Cash is regarded as one of his most powerful music videos and introduced him to a whole new legion of young fans. It was recorded shortly before he died (if you have not seen it, please do. Have tissues handy). What some people don’t know is that it was originally written by the lead singer of 9 Inch Nails and was about drug addiction. Johnny Cash’s performance gave it an entirely different, poignant meaning and even 9 Inch Nails said it was now his song.
Heavy Metal is not for everyone, but it would be helpful to learn a little about it before subscribing attributes to it that may not be correct.
If you need a dose of ear bleach, look up Roc Chen’s moving instrumental called The Light on the Royal Nirvana album (available on youtube). Just beautiful.
Music can definitely influence your mental state and behavior. I listen to all kinds but mostly favor rock from the 60’s, 70’s and blues. I use to listen to heavy metal, rap, electronic, jd club mixes, etc and some of the darker mood music really can effect you big time. I stay away from that now.
Good buddy I work with knows every word of every Metallica album since garage days. Most charitable guy I know and is a church goer.
It’s not the music’s fault your acquaintance is a POS