Xavi, Author at Haborym X

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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

Festival History: Time to Rock Festival 2024

The summer sun is a scorching sentinel, heralding the arrival of the most anticipated event in every metalhead's calendar: Time to Rock Festival 2024. This year, the festival promises an

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Impact of Globalization on Cultural Identity in Metal Music

Let’s be real: globalization is slowly eroding the very soul of metal. You know, that raw, unfiltered essence that made metal stand apart from the sanitized pop and corporate rock

Gatekeeping in the Metal and Goth Communities

Ah, gatekeeping—nothing screams “elitism” louder in the metal and goth communities than this insidious practice. If you’ve spent more than five minutes lurking in metal or goth circles, you’ve likely

Metal Isn’t Just Screaming

Metal. The very word conjures up images of thundering guitars, pounding drums, and yes, intense vocal deliveries that many dismiss as mere screaming. But to reduce metal to just "screaming

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Festival History: Brutal Assault 2024

Brutal Assault is like the grim altar of metal festivals. Every year, it brings the heaviest, darkest, and most chaotic bands together in the heart of an ancient fortress in

A striking scene featuring a metal band and a goth band performing with intensity and passion on stage. The metal band members, clad in leather and spikes, are captured mid-performance with powerful lighting and dynamic poses, while the goth band, dressed in dark, Victorian-inspired outfits, creates a moody and eerie atmosphere with fog. A large golden Grammy award statue overshadows the bands.

Music Awards are Meaningless: Music With No Meaning

When you think about music awards, what comes to mind? The glitz, the glamour, the spectacle of artists walking down the red carpet in their finest attire, hoping to clutch

A chaotic black metal concert scene with a wild mosh pit in the foreground. A couple with long black hair, dressed in dark leather and spiked outfits, embraces amid the frenzy. Their hair flows wildly as they stand out amidst the aggressive crowd. The dark, red-lit stage adds to the intensity of the atmosphere.

The Pit Reflects Society: How the Chaos of the Mosh Pit Mirrors Humanity

If you’ve ever stood at the edge of a mosh pit, watching the swirling chaos unfold, you’ve likely felt a mixture of fascination and terror. The pit is a brutal

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Gothic Tops for Women

Goth fashion has always been a deep well of mystery, elegance, and rebellion. At the heart of this timeless style lies the gothic top – a versatile piece that can

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