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by thedancollins 2795 days ago
I would think the positive feelings are mostly what I've heard called "Opponent Process Theory". I mean, if you subject yourself to the violence, lyrics, melody, rhythms, of death metal it is like an assault. There is usually nothing soothing about it. Your body has to defend itself. It would be analogous to marathoners and the high they experience when running long distances. #throwupthehornsfordio