metal festivals Archives

Metalhead cosplayer in a combat-ready pose, dressed as a character with twin buns and ribbons in a dark urban setting.

Metalhead Cosplay: Channeling the Spirit of Rock and Metal Icons

Cosplay isn't just for anime or comic book conventions. For metalheads, cosplay is a powerful means of expression, a way to pay homage to the gods of rock and metal

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

Face-Melting Festivals: A vibrant nighttime scene at a metal festival with a large stage in the background, featuring intense lighting and pyrotechnics. In the foreground, a gothic woman with long dark hair and a blackmetalhead man with corpse paint on his face enjoy the music with a crowd of metalheads.

Face-Melting Festivals: A Guide to the World’s Most Insane Metal Gatherings

Welcome to the ultimate guide on face-melting festivals! As a metalhead, you know that nothing beats the electrifying atmosphere of a metal festival. It's where the heaviest riffs, the most

Preserving Heritage: A dark and mystical scene of a folk and pagan metal concert set in an ancient forest. The stage is surrounded by tall, shadowy trees and illuminated by flickering torches, creating an intense and magical atmosphere.

Preserving Heritage through the Power of Folk and Pagan Metal

In the world of metal, where thunderous riffs and guttural screams reign supreme, a fascinating subgenre has emerged that marries the intensity of metal with the rich traditions of ancient

Goth and Metal Are Not Phase

Goth and Metal Are Not Phase - Goth and metal cultures often face a common misconception: that they're merely phases people go through, particularly in their youth. This couldn't be

Tattooed woman in a white top with colorful arm tattoos, representing Tattoos in the Metal Subculture.

Tattoos in the Metal Subculture: Symbols of Rebellion and Unity

Tattoos have long been a profound form of personal expression and cultural identity, particularly in the metal community. Within the swirling mosh pits and beneath the aggressive soundscapes, tattoos serve

Music Festivals Have Sold Out

I'm diving into a darkened realm not of music itself but the stages it graces — music festivals. Once hallowed grounds pulsating with the raw, unfiltered essence of rock, metal,

Festival History: Graspop Metal Meeting 2006 to Graspop Metal Meeting 2010

The Graspop Metal Meeting stands as a titan in the realm of heavy metal festivals, drawing legions of devoted fans to its hallowed grounds year after year. As we delve

Festival History: Dynamo Metal Fest 2006 to Dynamo Metal Fest 2010

Dynamo Metal Fest, a prominent event in the metal community, has been a beacon of heavy music since its inception. This blog post delves into the festival's rich history, focusing

« Older Articles