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Festival History: Wacken Open Air 2024
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Modern Metal Lacks the Edge
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Live Review: Pain and Metalite Live in Lund 2024-10-08
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Why Mainstream is in the Head and Not in the Music
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Best Anti Love Songs
Love is a pervasive theme in music, but for those who walk the darker path, anti love songs offer a refreshing departure from the saccharine sweet narratives that dominate the
Support for Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
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Festival History: Resurrection Fest 2024
Every year, the small town of Viveiro in Galicia, Spain, transforms into a mecca for metalheads from all corners of the globe. This pilgrimage, known as Resurrection Fest, has become
Anti-Corporate Activism Against Political Influence of Big Businesses: The Underground Resistance
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Welcome, fellow metalheads, to a journey through the epic soundscapes of Warkings' latest masterpiece, "Odin's Sons." This album has been on repeat since its release, and for good reason. The
Festival History: Download Festival 2024
Download Festival 2024. It came, it saw, it absolutely destroyed. After months of hype, speculation, and anticipation, the festival unfolded like a savage war in the fields of Donington Park,
Goth Culture is Misunderstood
When you mention Goth culture to someone who doesn’t live and breathe it, their knee-jerk reaction is as predictable as it is infuriating. Goth? Oh, that's just a fashion phase,
Live Review: Apocalyptica Live In Copenhagen 2024-09-23 at Amager Bio
You know that feeling when you enter a venue and immediately sense that something big is about to happen? Yeah, that was me the moment I walked into Amager Bio
Best Fuck You Songs
When life grinds you down, and you need a way to unleash your fury, metal is the ultimate outlet, you need the Best Fuck You Songs These songs are the
Now Playing: Battledragon
Welcome back, freaks. Today, I’m throwing down the gauntlet and diving deep into a band that’s shaking up the scene: Battledragon. This is not your everyday metal group. No, Battledragon
Libertarianism vs. Donald Trump
In the world of heavy metal, where freedom and rebellion are celebrated, a libertarian streak runs deep. Metalheads, known for their individualism and nonconformity, often resonate with libertarian principles that