Metal Blog Archives - Venomous Sin

Moonlight Haze symphonic metal concert with a female vocalist, intense lighting, swirling fog, and a full moon in the background.

Now Playing: Moonlight Haze – A Glimpse into Symphonic Madness

Let’s be real. The modern metal scene is drowning in mediocrity. The same recycled riffs, uninspired breakdowns, and a tidal wave of bands desperately trying to sound like someone else.

Epic digital artwork of a Finnish metal band performing on stage with vibrant blue and red lights, a dynamic crowd, and intense energy.

Now Playing: Memoremains

Are you still stuck in the rut of chasing yesterday’s so-called “inventive” metal bands? You know, the ones that slap a generic breakdown into every track and think they’re pioneers?

Glowing Earth with energy waves, cosmic galaxy background, and a guitarist silhouette symbolizing unity and power of music.

Now Playing: Galderia – Wake up the World 2.0

Are you tired of the cookie-cutter, corporate-manufactured nonsense that dominates the so-called "power metal" scene these days? You know, the bands that play it safe with lyrics so sanitized they

Majestic Viking ship sailing across a stormy ocean under dark skies with glowing horizons, inspired by Leave's Eyes music themes.

Now Playing: Leave’s Eyes – Across the Sea

When was the last time you surrendered to the melodic waves of symphonic metal that pierce the soul and rattle the bones? Probably too long ago. If you’re still clinging

Powerful warrior in battle-worn armor amidst smoke, fire, and a stormy sky, conveying strength and resilience.

Now Playing: Five Finger Deathpunch

Five Finger Deathpunch: If you're even remotely involved in the metal scene, chances are you've had your ear assaulted by Five Finger Death Punch—or, more accurately, you've probably been annoyed

Symphonic metal band performing on a cosmic stage with glowing planets, vibrant lights, and dramatic mist, representing Temperance's epic sound.

Now Playing: Temperance

Let’s talk about Temperance, a band that's been quietly setting fire to the melodic metal scene while most of the world sleeps through the monotony of mainstream music. If you're

Viking metal band performing on a fiery battlefield with battle axes as guitars and a dragon soaring in the smoky sky.

Now Playing: Feuerschwanz

Feuerschwanz. Just saying the name feels like swinging a battle axe through the stale, plastic landscape of modern music. In a world choked by manufactured pop stars and recycled beats,

Epic portrayal of a female symphonic metal vocalist inspired by Visions of Atlantis, standing on a stormy coastline with crashing waves.

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

Battle-ready warrior in dark armor on a cliff, facing a fire-breathing dragon in a stormy, mythical landscape with a castle in the background.

Now Playing: Bloodbound – Unleashing the Soundtrack to Your Inner Warrior

In a world where the watered-down mainstream rules, where the masses cling to autotuned pop and lifeless mainstream rock, we, the true metal warriors, need bands like Bloodbound. Sweden's own

A powerful concert scene with two intense vocalists on stage, under red and blue backlighting, captivating the crowd.

Live Review: Eluveitie and Ad Infinitum Live in Pustervik Gothenburg

The dark, crisp Gothenburg winter night on January 24th, 2025, set the scene for an evening loaded with anticipation and sonic devastation. When you’re in the dead of winter, craving

Dark figure with face paint screaming into microphone amidst flames and gothic symbols, embodying Behemoth's intense, rebellious energy.

Now Playing: Behemoth – Christians to the Lions

The metal world is no stranger to controversy, and Behemoth stands as the blazing torchbearer of musical rebellion and defiance against religious conservatism. In a world that seems hell-bent on

Futuristic artwork of a female metal vocalist in a cyberpunk setting with glowing neon lights, holographic effects, and a dark sci-fi cityscape background.

Now Playing: Metalite

If you’re still denying the relevance of modern power metal, you’re either clinging to nostalgia harder than a washed-up hair band or you’ve been hiding under a rock. Enter Metalite,

Contrasting image of a crumbling underground metal venue overshadowed by a vibrant, corporate music festival, symbolizing the erosion of raw, authentic metal culture.

The Erosion of Underground Metal: Are Festivals to Blame?

The underground metal scene—the visceral heartbeat of rebellion, chaos, and authenticity—is dying. You can dress it up, cling to nostalgic ideas, or drown yourself in vinyl, but the harsh reality

A gothic woman inside The Tivoli in Helsingborg during a metal concert, with stage lights illuminating the crowd and the band performing in the background.

Live Review: Evergrey and Cyhra at The Tivoli in Helsingborg

Helsingborg, the heart of Skåne, is a city that knows how to embrace the darker, heavier side of music. On September 21st, 2024, the legendary Tivoli played host to an

Gothic black metal woman in a dark, misty landscape with swirling shadows and ghostly figures, evoking the eerie vibe of Akhlys' album Somniloquy.

Now Playing: Akhlys – Somniloquy

In the dark, winding corridors of atmospheric black metal, few bands have carved their niche as deeply as Akhlys. A project that emanates from the very heart of darkness, Akhlys

Iconic image of a metalhead man and woman standing together on stage at Bloodstock 2024, with the man holding a guitar and the woman holding a microphone, both wearing gothic attire with a large crowd of metalheads in the background.

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

A powerful scene inspired by Warkings' album 'Odin's Sons' featuring a woman inspired by Melissa Bonny. The scene includes Viking warriors, epic battlefields, and Norse mythology elements like ravens and Valkyries. The woman stands confidently with a sword, surrounded by flames and dramatic skies, embodying the fierce spirit of a shieldmaiden. The background has a Norse-inspired landscape with mountains and a raging sea, creating an intense and epic atmosphere.

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

Battledragon band playing on a massive stage during a dystopian concert with lightning striking the sky. A crowd of metal fans headbangs below as gothic skull-adorned towers rise behind the band, creating a stormy and chaotic atmosphere filled with flames and destruction.

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

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