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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

Amon Amarth live concert in Gothenburg at Liseberg on August 31, 2024, featuring Viking-themed stage decorations, band members performing energetically, and a crowd of metalheads headbanging with raised horns under a dramatic, fiery sky with lightning.

Live Review: Amon Amarth

As the sun began to set over Gothenburg on August 31, 2024, the air was thick with anticipation. The city, known for its vibrant metal scene, was about to host

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

Sonata Arctica performing live on stage at Gimle in Roskilde, with dramatic lighting and energetic fans headbanging and holding up metal horns.

Sonata Arctica Live in Roskilde September 2024

Sonata Arctica, the Finnish power metal band renowned for their symphonic melodies and powerful lyrics, are set to electrify Roskilde this September. As part of their highly anticipated European tour,

Anti-Religious Sentiments in Metal Music: An evocative scene with a metal band performing on a stage with dark, gothic aesthetics.

Anti-Religious Sentiments: The Voice of Rebellion in Metal

When it comes to the world of metal, few themes resonate as powerfully as anti-religious sentiments. A significant number of metal bands and their fans harbor views that critique organized

Concert poster for Cobra Spell's live performance on August 23, 2024, at Spillestedet Stengade in Copenhagen, featuring a dark gothic theme with electric blue and fiery red accents, metalheads in the background, and vibrant stage lights.

Cobra Spell Live 2024 in Copenhagen

Attention all metalheads and goths in the heart of Copenhagen! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of headbanging and electrifying performances because Cobra Spell is coming to town. On

Now Playing: Alestorm – Keelhauled

Ahoy, metalheads! If you're a fan of pirate metal, then you probably already know Alestorm. These Scottish buccaneers have been rocking the high seas with their unique blend of heavy

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