Festival History: Brutal Assault 2024
If there’s one place where darkness, chaos, and crushing riffs come together to create a sublime inferno, it’s Brutal Assault. Held in the haunting fortress of Josefov, Czech Republic, this
Live Review: Axel Rudi Pell Live in Malmö Slagthuset
When it comes to guitar virtuosos who blend heavy metal with a classic rock flair, few do it better than Axel Rudi Pell. On October 26, 2024, Pell brought his
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,
New Release: Mistletoe of Torment: Santa’s Warfactory
The season of saccharine cheer and consumerist chaos is here, and Venomous Sin has arrived to shred it to pieces with their latest sonic assault, Mistletoe of Torment: Santa's Warfactory.
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
Now Playing: Brothers of Metal
When we talk about Brothers of Metal, we're not just discussing a band—we're invoking a primal force that smashes mediocrity and leaves the weak trembling in its wake. This isn’t
Anti-Religious Themes in Metal: The Battle Between Spirituality and Rebellion
In the world of heavy metal, few topics evoke more controversy than the role of religion, and more specifically, anti-religious themes. From blackened death metal bands roaring about the fall
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
Support for Gun Rights: A Metalhead’s Perspective on the Second Amendment
In the world of metal, we pride ourselves on being outliers—outsiders who reject the mainstream narrative and carve out our own rules. We’re the community that celebrates darkness, ferocity, and