Metal Lifestyle Archives

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Modern Metal Lacks the Edge

The raw power and unfiltered emotion that once defined metal are fading into oblivion. As someone who's lived and breathed metal through its golden eras, I can't help but lament

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

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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,

Anti-Commercialism in the Metal Community

In the heart of the metal community, a powerful undercurrent flows—a disdain for the commercialization of music and culture. This anti-commercialism ethos is more than just a preference; it's a

Posers Ruin the Scene

Posers Ruin the Scene: For those who are genuinely part of the metal scene, the music is just the tip of the iceberg. It's about the history, the ideology, and

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Metal Marathons: Longest Headbanging Sets on Record

Metal isn’t just music; it’s a lifestyle, and headbanging is the pulse that keeps its heart beating wildly. Known as the ultimate expression of freedom and rebellion in the metal

Bloodstock 2024

As a Metalhead and Goth, I'm thrilled to dive into the world of Bloodstock 2024, an event that's bound to be epic! So, grab your leather jackets, put on your