Metal Scene Archives

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

Two women in black lingerie and high heels, intimately posed on an ornate white couch in a dimly lit room.

Polyamory and Non-Monogamy in Metal and Goth Relationships

In the dimly lit corners of our beloved metal and goth scenes, where shadows dance to the rhythm of haunting melodies and fierce riffs, lies a subculture that thrives on

Old school metalhead man with a bandana and long hair, wearing a leather jacket and holding a guitar, next to a new metalhead woman with brightly colored hair and a polished look. The background shows a gritty setting on the left and a more modern, clean environment on the right.

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

Anti-Corporate Activism Against Political Influence of Big Businesses: The Underground Resistance

Anti-Corporate Activism Against Political Influence of Big Businesses: Let’s talk about what really drives the world: corporations. Big businesses, sitting on their high thrones, manipulating politicians like they’re playing a

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

Gatekeeping in the Metal and Goth Communities

Ah, gatekeeping—nothing screams “elitism” louder in the metal and goth communities than this insidious practice. If you’ve spent more than five minutes lurking in metal or goth circles, you’ve likely

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

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

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