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Moonlight Haze symphonic metal concert with a female vocalist, intense lighting, swirling fog, and a full moon in the background.

Now Playing: Moonlight Haze – A Glimpse into Symphonic Madness

Let’s be real. The modern metal scene is drowning in mediocrity. The same recycled riffs, uninspired breakdowns, and a tidal wave of bands desperately trying to sound like someone else.

Energetic metal concert with a cosmic backdrop, fiery stage lights, and a passionate crowd raising their hands in unity.

Now Playing: Galderia

Let’s take a moment to step outside the usual noise of mainstream metal and dive into something far more meaningful. Enter Galderia—a band that merges the epic sound of power

Dynamic metal band performing on stage with blazing lights, smoke, and a fierce crowd, embodying power and rebellion.

Now Playing: Dynazty

Let me ask you something: When was the last time a modern metal band truly hit you? Not just played in the background while you scrolled through your feed, but

Two female metal vocalists on stage, one in Celtic attire, the other in gothic style, performing with powerful expressions and dark lighting.

Eluveitie and Ad Infinitum Live in Gothenburg

Mark your calendars for January 24, 2025, because Gothenburg is about to witness a collision of metal genres that will shake the very foundations of Pustervik. Swiss folk-metal giants Eluveitie

A metalhead man wearing a studded leather jacket stands confidently beside a gothic woman in a dark lace dress, with stormy clouds and a lightning-filled sky in the background, capturing the intense spirit of the metal community.

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

A bustling scene at the merchandise area of Graspop Metal Meeting 2024, with festival-goers exploring stalls filled with band t-shirts, hoodies, and exclusive metal merchandise, under bright festival lights and banners.

Festival History: Graspop Metal Meeting 2024

Graspop Metal Meeting 2024 has come and gone, but the reverberations of its power are still echoing through the metal community. This year’s edition of Graspop wasn’t just another festival—it

Dynamic metal music-themed image with electric guitars, synthesizers, lightning bolts, and a gothic aesthetic.

Now Playing: Rage of Light

Welcome, metalheads, goths, and all who revel in the darkness, to another chaotic installment of 'Now Playing.' This one’s dedicated to those who crave an exquisite blend of light and

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

Now Playing: Beartooth – The Soundtrack to Modern Chaos

Beartooth is one of those bands that hit you like a truck. A sledgehammer to the gut. They're not here to coddle your feelings or stroke your fragile ego—they're here

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