Now Playing: Santa Hates You
Santa Hates You. Just the name itself is enough to ruffle the feathers of the fragile, Christmassy snowflakes clinging to their safe spaces. But for those of us who revel
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Now Playing: Icon of Coil – Shallow Nation
When you think of EBM (that’s Electronic Body Music for the uninitiated), a few names immediately surface. But few bands in the scene have struck the perfect balance between pulse-pounding
Now Playing: Terminal Choice – Keine Macht
Terminal Choice. Just saying the name feels like a punch to the gut—a gritty, relentless force in the German industrial and dark electro scene that refuses to play nice. Today,
Now Playing: Massive Ego
Let’s talk about Massive Ego—a band that’s unapologetically dark, defiant, and drenched in campy charisma. If you’ve been wallowing in the monotony of pop music or gagging on the regurgitated
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: 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
Now Playing: Beyond the Black
Beyond the Black isn’t just another symphonic metal band. They’re a sonic weapon, wielding melody, power, and dark emotion to slice through the monotony of generic rock. Hailing from Germany,
Sexual Themes in Metal and Goth Music: Analyzing Subversive Lyrics and Imagery
When it comes to metal and goth music, it’s no secret that the genres have long embraced the dark, the forbidden, and the taboo. These genres push the boundaries not
Goth and Metal Subcultures Influence on LGBTQ Acceptance
From the depths of shadows and the thundering power of guitars comes a truth that many don’t dare to acknowledge: Goth and Metal Subcultures Influence on LGBTQ Acceptance. Mainstream society
Now Playing: Alien Vampires – One Night Stand
Metalheads, goths, and those lurking in the shadows—brace yourselves. Today, I’m turning up the volume and plunging into a seedy, pulsating nightmare called One Night Stand by Alien Vampires. This
Sexual Violence and Consent: Addressing Important Issues in Alternative Music Communities
In a world that prides itself on breaking boundaries and defying norms, the alternative music scene has always been a haven for those who reject the mainstream. It’s a place
Now Playing: Alien Vampires – One Night Stand
There are bands that cross boundaries. And then there are bands like Alien Vampires, who laugh at boundaries while setting them on fire, spitting gasoline all over societal norms. If
The Connection Between Sexuality and Spirituality in Alternative Music
In the dark, smoky corners of alternative music scenes—whether goth, industrial, dark wave, or metal—two powerful forces pulse through every beat, every riff, every whispered lyric: sexuality and spirituality. These
Polyamory and Non-Monogamy in Metal and Goth Relationships
In the dimly lit corners of our beloved metal and goth scenes, where shadows dance to the rhythm of haunting melodies and fierce riffs, lies a subculture that thrives on
Festival History: M’era Luna 2024 – A Dark Celebration Amidst a World of Bright Lies
M’era Luna 2024 wasn’t just another festival. It was a rebellion, a rallying cry for the disillusioned and the damned, a black hole in the cosmos of over-sanitized, saccharine, Instagram-friendly
Now Playing: Ashbury Heights – SmALLer
Greetings, metalheads and goths! Today, we're diving into a track that's been echoing through my mind and speakers—Ashbury Heights' "SmALLer." This synthpop gem, hailing from the Swedish electronic duo's 2007
Corporate Rock Killed the Radio Star
In the golden days of radio, it was a beacon of cultural expression and musical diversity. DJs would spin records based on their tastes, regional preferences, and the genuine talent