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Numenorean & Gaerea – Haarlem, 2019
I'm a new fan of Numenorean. Though it had only been a couple of months since I discovered their excellent 2019 album Adore, I...
Sólstafir performing Köld – Utrecht, 2019
10 years ago, Sólstafir released Köld, their third album, and what proved to be the beginning of the band's move towards a more atmospheric,...
Wacken Open Air 2018 Review
Unlike previous years, which were largely shaped by different amounts of rain (from intermittent to "OH MY GOD, PLEASE MAKE IT STOP!"), 2018 promised...
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Misogyny and Racism: The Gloryhammer & Alestorm Drama
"We are all a bunch of complete cunts"
The Terror of the Flames: Depression and Suicide in 2016’s Christine
A raw and poignant portrayal of depression
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...