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
Live Review: Sonata Arctica in Roskilde 2024
On September 20, 2024, the historic city of Roskilde bore witness to an unforgettable night of melodic power metal as Sonata Arctica took the stage at Gimle. As a long-time
Meat and Metal: Why Animal Rights Activists Are Softening the Edge of Heavy Metal
Meat and Metal: When did the metal community get so soft? It used to be that metal was synonymous with rebellion, aggression, and an unapologetic embrace of the primal. Now,
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
Tuska Open Air Metal Festival 2025: The Ultimate Metalhead Experience in Helsinki
The Tuska Open Air Metal Festival is the ultimate pilgrimage for metalheads across the globe. Scheduled for June 27th to June 29th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Helsinki, this
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
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
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