Xavi, Author at Venomous Sin

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Now Playing: Scarlet

Let’s talk about Scarlet. Not the color, not the literary references, but the unapologetic, in-your-face powerhouse that’s redefining what it means to be loud, bold, and unrelenting in the modern

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Substance Abuse in Metal and Goth Subcultures: The Dark Reality Behind the Aesthetic

The metal and goth subcultures are infamous for their aesthetic devotion to darkness, rebellion, and otherworldly expression. But beneath the surface of theatrical makeup, haunting melodies, and cryptic lyrics, a

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Now Playing: Centhron – Pornoqueen

Let’s rip off the bandaid: Centhron doesn’t give a damn about your comfort zone. Their unapologetic anthem, Pornoqueen, is a relentless, pulsating industrial EBM track that slaps you in the

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Live Review: Bloodywood Live in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is no stranger to the thunderous embrace of heavy metal, but on February 22, 2025, Amager Bio felt something truly extraordinary. Bloodywood, the band that has risen like a

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The Death of the Traditional Record Label: A Blessing or a Curse for Metal Bands?

The traditional record label—once the gatekeeper of the music industry, the judge, jury, and executioner of who gets to rise to fame—now stands on the brink of extinction. And if

Epic portrayal of a female symphonic metal vocalist inspired by Visions of Atlantis, standing on a stormy coastline with crashing waves.

Now Playing: Visions of Atlantis

It’s a gray day in Helsingborg, and nothing suits the vibe more than diving into the tumultuous soundscapes of Visions of Atlantis. This Austrian symphonic metal powerhouse has been crafting

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Now Playing: Volturian – The Killing Joke

Darkness reigns, the joke’s on us, and Volturian is the punchline. This isn’t just an album; it’s a full-throttle, high-octane nightmare masquerading as melodic metal. Volturian’s The Killing Joke slashes

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Now Playing: Kreator

If there’s one band that’s been a relentless, unyielding force in the world of thrash metal, it’s Kreator. Hailing from Essen, Germany, Kreator has carved their name into the scene

The Evolution of Goth Fashion: From Bauhaus to Instagram Influencers

When we talk about goth fashion, we’re not just discussing a wardrobe—it’s a cultural rebellion, a dark symphony of aesthetics that has terrified the mainstream since its inception. But like

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Now Playing: Butcher Babies

If there’s one thing that gets the metal world screaming louder than a mic-shredding frontwoman, it’s controversy. And nobody does controversy quite like Butcher Babies. Whether you love them, hate

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The Death of Neutrality: Why Political Neutrality in Metal and Goth Music is a Coward’s Game

When it comes to the idea of political neutrality in metal and goth music, I can already hear the anguished howls of purists insisting, “Music should just be music! Leave

Dwarves playing power metal on a fiery stage, clad in armor with hammers and axes, in a glowing forge-like cavern setting.

Now Playing: Windrose

Imagine, if you will, a band that fuses the might of Tolkien’s dwarves with the hammer-swinging ferocity of power metal. Enter Windrose, the Italian quintet that refuses to take metal

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Ethics of Animal Products in Goth and Metal Fashion

The goth and metal scenes thrive on rebellion, individualism, and a sense of the macabre. But there’s a shadowy contradiction lurking in the wardrobes of many who claim to be

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New Release: Wounds of Shadows

Greetings, metal warriors and seekers of the macabre! I’m Xavi from Venomous Sin, and today I’m beyond thrilled—and a little unapologetically savage—to announce our latest creation: Wounds of Shadows. This

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Live Review: Pantera and Power Trip Live in Copenhagen

Pantera and Power Trip Live in Copenhagen, In the dead of winter, Copenhagen was set to feel the heat. January 26, 2025, marked a night that’ll be etched in metal

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Now Playing: Bloodbound – Unleashing the Soundtrack to Your Inner Warrior

In a world where the watered-down mainstream rules, where the masses cling to autotuned pop and lifeless mainstream rock, we, the true metal warriors, need bands like Bloodbound. Sweden's own

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Live Review: Eluveitie and Ad Infinitum Live in Pustervik Gothenburg

The dark, crisp Gothenburg winter night on January 24th, 2025, set the scene for an evening loaded with anticipation and sonic devastation. When you’re in the dead of winter, craving

Mental Health Stigma in the Metal and Goth Communities: Breaking the Silence

The metal and goth communities have long been refuges for society’s misfits, outcasts, and rebels. In these worlds, the typical rules don’t apply. Here, darkness is celebrated, emotion is raw,

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