black representation in metal
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CHNNR on Blending International Roots and a Nu-Metal/Hip-Hop sound
You might remember AJ Channer from Fire From The Gods. Today, he’s honoring those roots – and many more. Welcome to the rebirth of CHNNR.
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Veronica Bordacchini on Growing Up Italian, Fleshgod Apocalypse & 00s Gaming Nostalgia
Growing up Italian is… well.. an experience. It’s one shared by only a few. Veronica Bordacchini of Fleshgod Apocalypse understands the dynamic all too well.
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Kenny Hickey Reveals Type O Negative Studio Secrets & the Rise of SUN DONT SHINE
After decades in the music industry, it’s hard to imagine that Kenny Hickey (who made a name for himself in Type O Negative) gets nervous when a new release is on the way, but he’s taking that rollercoaster ride again with SUN DONT SHINE.
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DONT YOU DARE Reveal Sacramento’s Surprising Metalcore Connections
Core in Sac? You bet!I had the pleasure of sitting down with Noah and Matt of DONT YOU DARE this week and was schooled on the many connections to metalcore that their hometown Sacramento has.
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EIHWAR Channel the Gods on ‘Heill Óðinn’, Upcoming Album
A new single from EIHWAR? We’ve been wanting more, and it’s here!
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Zahna Confronts Every Liar and Deceiver on ‘Defiler’
Looking for a sick breakdown with a hint of nu-metal nostalgia? Look no further than “Defiler” from Zahna – who gets a little help on the track from Brian “Head” Welch of Korn.
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Lane Kennedy’s Mindset: Mindful Intention, Your DNA, and What It Can Teach You
Is your DNA the secret to staying mentally healthy?
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Plastic Rhino Reveal a New Sound with ‘Dark Horizon’
If you know Plastic Rhino, you know their new single “Dark Horizon” is a huge game changer for them.
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Tori Kravtiz Shares Warped Tour, Media And Music Industry Scoop
If you’re a metalhead or any shade of alternative girlie, you’re familiar with publicist, host, and overall music and media connoisseur Tori Kravitz. We’ve seen her at Warped Tour. We’ve seen her on her own podcast. We’ve watched her work with KNOTFEST. Now, it’s time to catch her on Vigorously with Val Kleinhans. If you’re…
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Alex Sandra Chats “Crisis” and an Incredible Immigration Story
When you find an artists willing to get as vulnerable to share music that confronts identity, generational trauma, and social issues like sexual assault and domestic violence, you hang on to them.