According to a new study by ZipHealth, Deftones are the most popular metal band to listen to during sex. The survey involved over 1,000 Americans in order to identify music listening habits in the bedroom. The findings revealed that 47 percent of respondents said they regularly listen to music during sex. While it was mainly hip-hop and rap that dominated the most popular choices overall, metal band Deftones came in third place, behind The Weeknd and Kanye West.
To compile the list, ZipHealth analyzed playlists containing keywords like “sex,” “making love,” “freaky,” “BDSM,” and “unprotected sex” in the title across Spotify. Deftones were the sole band from a hard rock or metal category to feature in the top 10 overall acts, other metal artists that made the list included Slipknot and System Of A Down. Nine Inch Nails were the most popular artist when it came to BDSM, and had the highest-ranking BDSM song: 1994 hit ‘Closer’.
The study revealed that the choice of music influences the duration of time spent in bed. Hence, those who listened to hip-hop had an average of 31.5 minutes per session while EDM brought the lowest at 27.2 minutes. Those who listened to music during sexual activity were more satisfied with their sex lives and had sex more often than those who didn’t. It also indicated that music could reduce sexual performance anxiety.
In other news, Deftones are nearly done with their forthcoming album, which will be a follow-up to 2020’s ‘Ohms.’ Furthermore, the band has several summer festival slots, including a co-headline show with System Of A Down. The two will perform at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on August 17
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