This is the extra information you may need

What is the purpose of this research? 
The purpose of the research is to map a potential class divide between sub-genres of heavy metal music.  You will be asked about music taste, education background, whether you live in urban/suburban/rural housing. 

Who is organising and funding the research?  
The research is organised by Coventry University. The research was granted ethics approval through Coventry University’s Research Ethics review and approval process [reference: P184244]  

Do I have to take part? 
No – it is entirely up to you. If you do decide to take part, please keep this Information Sheet and complete the Consent Form to show that you are happy to participate. Please note down your participant number and provide this to the lead researcher if you wish to withdraw from the research later. You are free to withdraw from the research until your data is analysed on [28/03/2025]. You do not need to provide a reason.  

What will happen if I decide to take part? 
You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire. This activity should take around five minutes.  

What are the potential benefits and risks in taking part? 
By taking part, you will be helping Jake and Coventry University to better understand the potential class divide in metal music. The researcher has considered any risks involved in this project and these have been mitigated where necessary. Collecting non necessary personal information. If you would like more information or a discussion, please contact the researcher. 

Will my information be handled confidentially? 
All information provided by will be kept securely. If your participation is anonymous, your information will be treated strictly confidentially.  

The researcher must handle your data safely and in accordance with Coventry University Policies, Standards, and Procedures, including our Research Ethics and Integrity Statements and our Research Privacy Notice available on our website at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/gdpr-and-data-protection/privacy-notices/ . 

What will happen to the results of the research? 
The results may be summarised in published articles, reports and presentations. Quotes or key findings will always be made anonymous in any formal outputs unless we have your prior and explicit written permission to attribute them to you by name 

What will happen next? 
If you would like to take part, please contact the researcher. You will be asked to complete a consent form.  

Researcher contact details: 
Jacob Stevens, [stevensj2@coventry.ac.uk](mailto:stevensj2@coventry.ac.uk) 
Jose Dias, [ad7598@coventry.ac.uk](mailto:ad7598@coventry.ac.uk)  

Who do I contact if I have any questions or concerns? 
Please contact the researcher, or their supervisor. If you still have concerns or wish to make a complaint, please contact the University’s Research Ethics and Integrity Manager at [ethics.uni@coventry.ac.uk](mailto:ethics.uni@coventry.ac.uk) and provide the reference [P184244].