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A bustling scene at the merchandise area of Graspop Metal Meeting 2024, with festival-goers exploring stalls filled with band t-shirts, hoodies, and exclusive metal merchandise, under bright festival lights and banners.

Festival History: Graspop Metal Meeting 2024

Graspop Metal Meeting 2024 has come and gone, but the reverberations of its power are still echoing through the metal community. This year’s edition of Graspop wasn’t just another festival—it

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

Gothic man and woman in dark attire standing in front of a gothic cathedral-like structure, surrounded by mist and candlelight at M'era Luna 2024.

Festival History: M’era Luna 2024 – A Dark Celebration Amidst a World of Bright Lies

M’era Luna 2024 wasn’t just another festival. It was a rebellion, a rallying cry for the disillusioned and the damned, a black hole in the cosmos of over-sanitized, saccharine, Instagram-friendly

Festival History: Wave Gotik Treffen 2024

Wave Gotik Treffen 2024 is more than just a festival; it's an annual pilgrimage for goths and metalheads from around the globe. Since its inception, WGT has grown to become

Gothic woman and black metalhead man at Subkultfestivalen 2024 night concert stage with dramatic lighting.

Festival History: Subkultfestivalen 2024

In the realm of metal and goth subcultures, festivals aren't just events; they're the heartbeat of our community, the gathering places where music, art, and identity converge. Among these, Subkultfestivalen

A blackmetalhead man and a gothic woman at Wave-Gotik Treffen 2024, standing in a festival setting at night with gothic architecture in the background.

Festival History: Wave Gotik-Treffen 2024

Wave-Gotik-Treffen (WGT), the world’s largest gothic festival, celebrated its 31st edition in 2024. This iconic event transforms the city of Leipzig, Germany, into a haven for goths, metalheads, and dark

A pair of metalheads, dressed in black leather and chains, stand in front of Copenhell 2024 festival grounds, with merchandise stalls and flags visible under a cloudy sky.

Festival History: Copenhell 2024

Welcome to the gates Copenhell 2024, where the sound of roaring guitars, thundering drums, and guttural vocals converge into a symphony of chaos and camaraderie. Copenhell 2024 isn't just a

Gothic couple on stage at Arvika Festivalen 2006, with an energetic crowd in the background under the forest and stage lights.

Festival History: Arvika Festivalen 2006 to Arvika Festivalen 2010

Welcome to the journey through the vibrant history of Arvika Festivalen! In this blog post, we'll delve into the captivating world of one of Sweden's most iconic music festivals. Arvika

Photorealistic depiction of a gothic couple at Arvika Festivalen at night with stage and crowd in the background.

Festival History: Arvika Festivalen 2000 to Arvika Festivalen 2005

Festivals have long been celebrated as vibrant hubs of music, culture, and community. In this blog post series, we delve into the rich history of one such iconic event: Arvika

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