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January Releases 2025
Apple of my Eye (Nemophila) Release Date — 22 January 2025 Track List 1.Just Do It!2. PROGRESS3. BRAINWASH4. Burn It5. ERROR DETECTION6. Beautiful days7. G.O.D.8. 赤加賀智-AKAKAGACHI‑9. アナタダレ10. Good as hell quartet Follow the band…
How Women in Metal Are Shattering Gender Stereotypes
For decades, metal has been dominated by men, with aggressive riffs, guttural screams, and heavy breakdowns often associated with male musicians. However, women in metal have been steadily breaking barriers, proving that this genre…
Documentaries on Women in Rock & Metal
If you ever wanted to know much more about the female trailblazers in rock and metal (and other genres as some of these cross genres), then here are some suggestions as to documentaries, movies…
CRYPTA Parts Ways With Guitarist JÉSSICA DI FALCHI
Crypta have officially parted ways with guitarist Jéssica di Falchi, the band confirmed via Instagram. A replacement has yet to be announced. The band released the following statement:
The Donnas: A Biography
The Donnas are my all-time favourite band. Their music influenced my own playing and still largely still does. They were unique and groundbreaking and massively under rated in my opinion. For those that don’t…
Till Lindemann : Stockholm (Hovet Arena) December 5th 2023
It was a very cold evening as I set off for my first Lindemann concert in Stockholm; Minus 19 Celsius according to my car temperature gauge, So I was glad the wait outside was…
The Iron Maidens: live review
The Iron Maidens at Fryshuset Klubben Stockholm, 10 April 2019 – review and photos by Stephen Boyle Having followed these ladies for quite some time via social media, YouTube and other digital platforms and…
Beginner’s Guide to Female-Fronted Metal
(Opinion Piece) Metal has long been a male-dominated genre, but women have been making a powerful impact in the scene for decades. From soaring operatic vocals to guttural growls, female-fronted metal bands cover a…
How to Support Women in Rock & Metal
Women have been making waves in rock and metal for decades, yet they still face challenges in gaining equal recognition and opportunities. Supporting female musicians in these genres goes beyond just listening to their…