Xavi, Author at Haborym X

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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

An iconic image capturing the essence of the Baltic Open Air 2024 festival, featuring a man and woman with long black hair dressed in black, standing powerfully in front of the main stage with intense lighting, surrounded by a crowd of metalheads and flying banners.

Festival History: Baltic Open Air 2024

Every year, metalheads from across the continent converge on Schleswig, Germany, for a celebration of all things heavy at the Baltic Open Air festival. But 2024? That was a year

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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

Iconic night-time scene of Tuska 2024 festival with a massive crowd of metalheads, vibrant stage lights, and powerful pyrotechnics at Suvilahti in Helsinki.

Festival History: Tuska 2024

The pulse of heavy metal beats strongest in the heart of Helsinki every summer as the legendary Tuska Open Air Metal Festival roars to life. Tuska 2024, held from June

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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

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Live Review: Gene Simmons Band Rocks Gothenburg

On the night of July 31, 2024, the iconic city of Gothenburg transformed into a rock and roll haven as the legendary Gene Simmons Band took the stage at Liseberg.

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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

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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

The Decline of Authenticity in Modern Metal Bands

In the age of digital algorithms and commodified rebellion, modern metal finds itself at a crossroads. Once a bastion of raw emotion, visceral energy, and unfiltered authenticity, the metal scene

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