Extreme metal guitar skills linked to intrasexual competition, but not mating success

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Extreme metal guitar skills linked to intrasexual competition, but not mating success

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Sociology@mander.xyzEnglish • 9 months ago

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New research reveals that guitar skills in extreme metal music are more linked to male competition and status than to attracting mates. The study, focusing on heterosexual male guitarists, suggests that technical proficiency in guitar playing serves more as a display of dominance among peers.

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Yeah most the time at the core shows there’s like a very small handful of other women and most are there with a partner.

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