Ethics of Animal Products in Goth and Metal Fashion
The goth and metal scenes thrive on rebellion, individualism, and a sense of the macabre. But there’s a shadowy contradiction lurking in the wardrobes of many who claim to be
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Mental Health Stigma in the Metal and Goth Communities: Breaking the Silence
The metal and goth communities have long been refuges for society’s misfits, outcasts, and rebels. In these worlds, the typical rules don’t apply. Here, darkness is celebrated, emotion is raw,
Now Playing: Beyond the Black
Beyond the Black isn’t just another symphonic metal band. They’re a sonic weapon, wielding melody, power, and dark emotion to slice through the monotony of generic rock. Hailing from Germany,
Body Modification: Cultural Expression or Self-Harm?
Body modification: an act of cultural defiance, a primal scream in ink and metal, a ritual of pain, or simply vanity gone berserk? No matter where you stand on the
Support for Gun Rights: A Metalhead’s Perspective on the Second Amendment
In the world of metal, we pride ourselves on being outliers—outsiders who reject the mainstream narrative and carve out our own rules. We’re the community that celebrates darkness, ferocity, and
Graspop Metal Meeting 2025: The Ultimate Pilgrimage for Metalheads
Mark your calendars, raise your horns, and prepare your necks for some serious headbanging—Graspop Metal Meeting 2025 is back and promises to be bigger, heavier, and darker than ever. From
Most ‘Metal’ Clothing Brands are Posers
Most ‘Metal’ Clothing Brands are Posers: Let’s get one thing straight right from the start: most so-called “metal” clothing brands are an absolute joke. Yeah, I said it. And I’m
Sexism and Misogyny in the Metal Scene: The Ugly Truth We Can’t Ignore
Metal is rebellion. It's the sound of defiance, the voice of the outcasts, and the culture of the nonconformists. From its birth in the gritty underworld of the ‘70s to
The Appropriation of Gothic and Metal Culture in Mainstream Fashion
Gothic and metal cultures, once the domain of the underground, have experienced a significant surge in mainstream popularity over the past few years. What was once considered a niche and