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Futuristic artwork of a female metal vocalist in a cyberpunk setting with glowing neon lights, holographic effects, and a dark sci-fi cityscape background.

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,

Contrasting image of a crumbling underground metal venue overshadowed by a vibrant, corporate music festival, symbolizing the erosion of raw, authentic metal culture.

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

A gothic woman inside The Tivoli in Helsingborg during a metal concert, with stage lights illuminating the crowd and the band performing in the background.

Live Review: Evergrey and Cyhra at The Tivoli in Helsingborg

Helsingborg, the heart of Skåne, is a city that knows how to embrace the darker, heavier side of music. On September 21st, 2024, the legendary Tivoli played host to an

Gothic black metal woman in a dark, misty landscape with swirling shadows and ghostly figures, evoking the eerie vibe of Akhlys' album Somniloquy.

Now Playing: Akhlys – Somniloquy

In the dark, winding corridors of atmospheric black metal, few bands have carved their niche as deeply as Akhlys. A project that emanates from the very heart of darkness, Akhlys

Iconic image of a metalhead man and woman standing together on stage at Bloodstock 2024, with the man holding a guitar and the woman holding a microphone, both wearing gothic attire with a large crowd of metalheads in the background.

Festival History: Bloodstock 2024

When it comes to heavy metal festivals, there are a few names that rise above the rest, standing tall like colossal monuments of sonic intensity and community spirit. Bloodstock Open

A powerful scene inspired by Warkings' album 'Odin's Sons' featuring a woman inspired by Melissa Bonny. The scene includes Viking warriors, epic battlefields, and Norse mythology elements like ravens and Valkyries. The woman stands confidently with a sword, surrounded by flames and dramatic skies, embodying the fierce spirit of a shieldmaiden. The background has a Norse-inspired landscape with mountains and a raging sea, creating an intense and epic atmosphere.

Now Playing: Warkings Odin’s Sons

Welcome, fellow metalheads, to a journey through the epic soundscapes of Warkings' latest masterpiece, "Odin's Sons." This album has been on repeat since its release, and for good reason. The

Battledragon band playing on a massive stage during a dystopian concert with lightning striking the sky. A crowd of metal fans headbangs below as gothic skull-adorned towers rise behind the band, creating a stormy and chaotic atmosphere filled with flames and destruction.

Now Playing: Battledragon

Welcome back, freaks. Today, I’m throwing down the gauntlet and diving deep into a band that’s shaking up the scene: Battledragon. This is not your everyday metal group. No, Battledragon

Dark and intense image inspired by Arch Enemy, featuring a fierce eagle with wings spread wide against a backdrop of stormy skies, jagged mountains, and a crumbling fortress. The design includes metallic textures and fiery accents, symbolizing strength and rebellion in deep blacks, reds, and greys

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

Powerful metal pair in a dark, atmospheric setting, epitomizing The Heaviest Metal Collaborations of All Time.

Metal Alchemy: The Heaviest Metal Collaborations of All Time

In the sprawling kingdom of heavy metal, collaborations have often resulted in some of the most iconic, earth-shattering tracks ever to grace our eardrums. Metalheads and goths alike revel in

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