Headbanging is a physical movement often associated with listening to heavy metal or rock music. It involves vigorously shaking the head up and down or side to side, typically in rhythm with the music. This energetic motion can enhance the experience of the music and is commonly seen at concerts and music festivals. The practice is believed to have originated in the 1960s and gained popularity in the 1980s with the rise of heavy metal bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden. While it can be a fun way to express enthusiasm, excessive headbanging may lead to neck injuries or other physical discomfort.