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Metalhead man with long black hair, smokey eye makeup, and long black nails standing confidently in black leather with metal studs against a dramatic dark background with stage lights, reflecting the intense and rebellious spirit of the heavy metal community.

Libertarianism vs. Donald Trump

In the world of heavy metal, where freedom and rebellion are celebrated, a libertarian streak runs deep. Metalheads, known for their individualism and nonconformity, often resonate with libertarian principles that

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

A menacing black metalhead with long black hair, wearing a spiked leather jacket, poses at the Brutal Assault festival. Behind him, the fortress of Josefov is lit dramatically, and the crowd is immersed in the festival's chaotic energy.

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

Sonata Arctica performing on stage at Gimle in Roskilde, with a gothic metalhead woman enjoying the concert in the foreground, fans headbanging and holding up metal horns.

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

A black metalhead man and woman holding raw steaks, dressed in leather with long black hair, smoky eye makeup, and long black nails, in a dark environment with guitars in the background.

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,

Black metalhead man and woman, both with long black hair, smokey eye makeup, and wearing all leather, posing together with a drum set in the background.

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

Night-time scene of the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival 2025 in Helsinki, with a metal band performing on an illuminated stage surrounded by pyrotechnics and smoke effects. A crowd of headbanging metalheads with raised fists and devil horns enjoy the vibrant, electrifying atmosphere under a starry sky with the Helsinki skyline in the background.

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

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

A couple standing against a large corporate-sponsored stage with defiant expressions, highlighting the contrast between their authenticity and the commercialized environment around them, emphasizing Commercial Greed.

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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