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Festival History: Resurrection Fest 2024

Every year, the small town of Viveiro in Galicia, Spain, transforms into a mecca for metalheads from all corners of the globe. This pilgrimage, known as Resurrection Fest, has become

Metalheads are the True Rebels

In an era where rebellion has become a commodity, metalheads stand out as the last true rebels in music. While mainstream trends shift with the whims of popular culture, metalheads

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

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

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