I'm an avid metal fan. I love the strength and passionate emotions and raw truth expressed in that music.
I've always found that it heightens my mood, rather than lowering it.
Though I do find listening to bands that are too similar, the same bands....etc to be a bit of a drag because it doesn't envoke the same emotions/reactions I usually have to the music. It's basically a killjoy.
I think variety and finding new artists/bands is the key if you want to continue to enjoy music and have positive reactions to it.
As for it being complimentary to a spiritual life....hmm. IMO anything done for leasure changes emotions and emotions colour perceptions. Perceptions are what shape our understanding of spiritual experiences.
So, I think, depending on the individual, Metal music can effect your spiritual perceptions if you are listning, or thinking of it, while thinking about or performing spiritual actions.
Though I do have one question....why is it considered to be "Dark" music?
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