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Apocalyptica Wacken Interview
I still remember when, over 14 years ago, I saw the video for the Apocalyptica version of "Nothing Else Matters"; although I was surprised, and thought that...
Exclusive Powerwolf Interview
I met Powerwolf in Tolmin, Slovenia, as part of the Metalcamp Festival, where the band performed on Friday (15th of July). Since there had...
Exclusive GWAR Interview with Oderus Urungus
Right before going on stage in Hengelo (the Netherlands), the mighty Oderus Urungus, lead singer and founder of Gwar, mercifully decided not to execute...
Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion) Exclusive Interview
Metal Blast: Hi Marcela; we know that you're probably exhausted from the show, so thanks a lot for the interview.
Marcela: It's ok; it's great...
Exclusive Alestorm Interview
We conducted this interview in a very small van (with a door that wouldn't close) where the whole band (plus 2 of us) sat...
Interview with Jaska, from Children of Bodom
Despite being one of the founding members of Children of Bodom, Jaska Raatikainen, the drummer, does not usually give interviews. With a reputation for ...
Must-read
Satan, Twerking, and The Fight for the Soul of America
Lil Nas X' latest song is the new theater in the pointless Culture Wars for the so-called "soul of America". And while it is fun to mock those fundamentalists who rally against its supposed "Satanism", we should also remember that their offense is real, and that they are acting in accordance to their beliefs. The issue is that we shouldn't care.
Cardi B, Moral Panics, and Censorship
Inexplicably, fighting over Cardi B's new song "WAP" is the hill that many people have decided to die on, with some defending it...
Why Offensive Speech is Important
In an attempt to protect disenfranchised communities, many are calling for suppressing certain types of speech. As the argument goes, "offensive" or "racist" speech...