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There’s this idea we still cling to, that music happens in a room full of friends, guitars slung low, beers cracked open, and ideas swirling like cigarette smoke. That behind every song we love is a moment of joy, improvisation,…
Originally published in Nocturne Magazine Before Eluveitie, Ensiferum, Turisas and the likes dominated the heavy metal world with their folk-infused metal, one band had the idea to expand their thrash metal foundation with enticing violin sounds, atmospheric keyboard layers, and…
It’s not often, this far into my concert-going life, that a performance sneaks up on me and leaves something changed. I came to Nova Rock last year for Avenged Sevenfold. They had just released a killer new album and have…
It’s almost a cliché among metalheads to snicker at Metallica’s St. Anger. From the infamous “trash can” snare drum clang to the absence of guitar solos, this 2003 album has long been battered by both critics and fans like… well,…
Veteran metal icons Iron Maiden swap their legendary onstage theatrics for high-end screens and CGI on their 50th anniversary tour – a bold shift that sheds light on touring costs, tech trends, and the future of live metal shows. Iron…
It’s that time of year again where we take a break from the horrors of the world to celebrate all things spooky! And what better way to celebrate than by taking a look at what some of our favorite musicians…
There’s no doubt that metal is one of the most popular genres of music in the world. Every country seems to have their own take on the style, and Japan is no exception. With the recent success of Babymetal, we’ve…