In the dark, smoky corners of alternative music scenes—whether goth, industrial, dark wave, or metal—two powerful forces pulse through every beat, every riff, every whispered lyric: sexuality and spirituality. These
Love is a pervasive theme in music, but for those who walk the darker path, anti love songs offer a refreshing departure from the saccharine sweet narratives that dominate the
When you mention Goth culture to someone who doesn’t live and breathe it, their knee-jerk reaction is as predictable as it is infuriating. Goth? Oh, that's just a fashion phase,
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
In a world where the mainstream radio waves are dominated by cookie-cutter pop tunes and formulaic beats, there exists a defiant breed of bands that stand against the tide. These
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
Goth and Metal Are Not Phase - Goth and metal cultures often face a common misconception: that they're merely phases people go through, particularly in their youth. This couldn't be
Greetings, metalheads and goths! Today, we're diving into a track that's been echoing through my mind and speakers—Ashbury Heights' "SmALLer." This synthpop gem, hailing from the Swedish electronic duo's 2007
When one dives deep into the dark, enigmatic world of metal and goth subcultures, it's hard to overlook the rich tapestry of alternative lifestyles, including fetishism and kink. These practices,