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Amon Amarth live concert in Gothenburg at Liseberg on August 31, 2024, featuring Viking-themed stage decorations, band members performing energetically, and a crowd of metalheads headbanging with raised horns under a dramatic, fiery sky with lightning.

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

High-energy concert image of Battle Beast on stage, featuring lead singer Noora Louhimo in a warrior-like pose, surrounded by band members playing their instruments, with fiery red and blue lighting effects and a futuristic metallic background.

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

A black metalhead man and woman holding raw steaks, dressed in leather with long black hair, smoky eye makeup, and long black nails, in a dark environment with guitars in the background.

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,

Black metalhead man and woman, both with long black hair, smokey eye makeup, and wearing all leather, posing together with a drum set in the background.

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

Vibrant scene of Sweden Rock Festival 2025 in Sölvesborg with a large crowd of metalheads enjoying a live performance under a darkening sky. The main stage is illuminated with colorful lights and pyrotechnics, surrounded by festival grounds filled with tents, food stalls, and merchandise stands, set against the picturesque landscape of Sölvesborg

Sweden Rock Festival 2025: The Ultimate Metalhead Gathering

Sweden Rock Festival is back in 2025, ready to unleash a torrent of heavy riffs, thunderous drums, and electrifying performances. Mark your calendars for June 4th to June 7th, because

A dark, atmospheric image featuring a man and woman with long black hair, both dressed in black. They stand defiantly in a gothic, shadowy environment with synthesizers and guitars, evoking a powerful, rebellious energy.

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

Concert poster for Pain and Metalite Live in Lund 2024 featuring Peter Tägtgren with a dark, industrial metal aesthetic, and a female figure with a glowing guitar representing Metalite, set against an apocalyptic landscape with event details.

Pain and Metalite Live in Lund 2024: A Night of Synth-Driven Metal

It’s time to mark your calendars and prepare for a night of industrial metal and melodic power that will scorch your soul and sear your eardrums. On October 8, 2024,

Dark and intense image inspired by Arch Enemy, featuring a fierce eagle with wings spread wide against a backdrop of stormy skies, jagged mountains, and a crumbling fortress. The design includes metallic textures and fiery accents, symbolizing strength and rebellion in deep blacks, reds, and greys

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

A couple standing against a large corporate-sponsored stage with defiant expressions, highlighting the contrast between their authenticity and the commercialized environment around them, emphasizing Commercial Greed.

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

Soulfly's live performance at Pumpehuset is ready. It visually represents the raw energy and power of the concert.

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

Gothic woman and black metalhead man standing close together at a metal festival, with stages, crowds, and band banners in the background. The woman is in a black lace dress, and the man in a leather jacket and band t-shirt.

Festival History: Hellfest 2024

Ah, Hellfest! A name that sends a thrill down the spine of every metalhead. Since its inception, Hellfest has grown into one of the most anticipated events on the metal

Behemoth and Testament live on stage at Malmö Arena with dramatic lighting, including spotlights and pyrotechnics. Behemoth's Nergal is in the foreground, wearing corpse paint and delivering a powerful performance. Testament's Chuck Billy is also prominently displayed, passionately engaging with the crowd.

Live Review: Behemoth and Testament

When it comes to witnessing live metal performances that leave an indelible mark on your soul, few bands can compare to the sheer power and presence of Behemoth and Testament.

Powerful metal pair in a dark, atmospheric setting, epitomizing The Heaviest Metal Collaborations of All Time.

Metal Alchemy: The Heaviest Metal Collaborations of All Time

In the sprawling kingdom of heavy metal, collaborations have often resulted in some of the most iconic, earth-shattering tracks ever to grace our eardrums. Metalheads and goths alike revel in

Dynamic pirate-themed scene with a pirate ship battling through stormy seas, featuring the band Alestorm playing instruments on deck with fans cheering.

Now Playing: Alestorm

Ahoy, mateys! Welcome to the wild and raucous world of Alestorm, the pirate metal band that has taken the seas (and stages) by storm. If you’re into metal with a

Bands that wrecked the radio: Powerful scene of a rebellious band performing live on stage surrounded by an electrified audience in a dark, gritty venue.

Wrecking the Radio: Bands That Destroy Pop Conventions

In a world where the mainstream radio waves are dominated by cookie-cutter pop tunes and formulaic beats, there exists a defiant breed of bands that stand against the tide. These

Anti-Religious Sentiments in Metal Music: An evocative scene with a metal band performing on a stage with dark, gothic aesthetics.

Anti-Religious Sentiments: The Voice of Rebellion in Metal

When it comes to the world of metal, few themes resonate as powerfully as anti-religious sentiments. A significant number of metal bands and their fans harbor views that critique organized

Concert poster for Cobra Spell's live performance on August 23, 2024, at Spillestedet Stengade in Copenhagen, featuring a dark gothic theme with electric blue and fiery red accents, metalheads in the background, and vibrant stage lights.

Cobra Spell Live 2024 in Copenhagen

Attention all metalheads and goths in the heart of Copenhagen! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of headbanging and electrifying performances because Cobra Spell is coming to town. On

Now Playing: Alestorm – Keelhauled

Ahoy, metalheads! If you're a fan of pirate metal, then you probably already know Alestorm. These Scottish buccaneers have been rocking the high seas with their unique blend of heavy

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