Now Playing: Clan of Xymox
If you’ve never heard of Clan of Xymox, let me stop you right there. Go ahead, put on some mass-produced pop garbage that Spotify spoon-feeds you, and stay in your
Now Playing: Twin Tribes
The darkwave revival isn’t just a fleeting trend—it’s a rebellion against the sterile monotony of modern music. Twin Tribes, a duo from Brownsville, Texas, has emerged as one of the
Now Playing: Symo Cyco – Bystander
Symo Cyco isn’t just another band in the overcrowded ocean of wannabe hard rock stars; they’re a f***ing tidal wave, smashing through mediocrity with their insane fusion of punk, metal,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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