Festival History: Summer Breeze 2024
The Summer Breeze Open Air festival in 2024 was a special one—marking 25 years of unrelenting metal mayhem in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. Summer Breeze is no ordinary festival; it’s a pilgrimage
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Misanthropy: The Dark Lens Through Which Metalheads View the World
Misanthropy is a concept that resonates deeply within the metal community. It's not just a word, but a mindset that has found a home in the hearts of many metalheads
Festival History: Bloodstock 2024
When it comes to heavy metal festivals, there are a few names that rise above the rest, standing tall like colossal monuments of sonic intensity and community spirit. Bloodstock Open
Festival History: Wacken Open Air 2024
Ah, Wacken Open Air. Just the name sends shivers down the spine of every true metalhead. This year, the mighty Wacken Open Air 2024 promised to be a festival to
Modern Metal Lacks the Edge
The raw power and unfiltered emotion that once defined metal are fading into oblivion. As someone who's lived and breathed metal through its golden eras, I can't help but lament
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
Metalheads are the True Rebels
In an era where rebellion has become a commodity, metalheads stand out as the last true rebels in music. While mainstream trends shift with the whims of popular culture, metalheads
Now Playing: Warkings Odin’s Sons
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,
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
Live Review: Amon Amarth
As the sun began to set over Gothenburg on August 31, 2024, the air was thick with anticipation. The city, known for its vibrant metal scene, was about to host
Now Playing: Battle Beast
If you’re not listening to Battle Beast right now, what the hell are you doing with your life? Seriously. Put down whatever flavorless garbage you’ve been spinning, and dive headfirst
Meat and Metal: Why Animal Rights Activists Are Softening the Edge of Heavy Metal
Meat and Metal: When did the metal community get so soft? It used to be that metal was synonymous with rebellion, aggression, and an unapologetic embrace of the primal. Now,
Anti-War Stance in Metal: A Resonant Outcry
Metal, with its powerful riffs and raw, unfiltered expression, has always been a medium for voicing strong opinions and unspoken truths. Among the many themes explored within the genre, one
Synths Can Belong in Metal
The clash between traditionalism and innovation is as old as metal itself. It’s a genre built on rebellion, yet somehow, the most rebellious seem to cling to their traditions with
Now Playing: Arch Enemy
There’s a certain primal satisfaction that comes from diving headfirst into a sonic apocalypse, and Arch Enemy has been delivering just that for over two decades. If you’re not cranking
Is Metal Music Being Gutted by Commercial Greed?
Metal has always been more than just music; it’s a way of life, a movement, an identity. But let’s get something straight—this once fiercely independent genre is being gutted by
Live Review: Soulfly at Pumpehuset, Copenhagen
On a balmy evening in Copenhagen, the air was thick with anticipation. The legendary metal band Soulfly was set to perform at Pumpehuset on July 30, 2024, and the venue