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Colombia
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Brainblast: From ‘Relentless Rise’ to ‘Colossus Suprema,’ a Symphony of the Spirit
With their debut album, the Colombian band moves beyond a national history defined by violence, embracing a new, intellectually ambitious…
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The Kovenant: Genre-Bending Legacy Takes the Stage in Colombia for 2025 Latin Tour
Norwegian band The Kovenant will perform ‘Nexus Polaris’ in full at Bogotá’s Teatro Astor Plaza on September 4, 2025, as…
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Altars of Rebellion: ‘Complex Condition’ and Philosophical Extremism at Candelaria Rock 2025
Altars of Rebellion will perform at Festival Candelaria Rock 2025 following the release of ‘Complex Condition,’ continuing a 25-year exploration…
Special
Series
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Cradle of Filth: ‘The Screaming of the Valkyries’ and the Art of Apocalyptic Escapism
Cradle of Filth’s fourteenth album, ‘The Screaming of the Valkyries,’ is a late-career triumph. A potent blend of their signature…
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Cacophonous Records: The Devil’s Bargain that Made Metal Weird, and Paid the Price
The story of Cacophonous Records is a parable of art versus commerce. It shows how a label built on anti-establishment…
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Lindsay Schoolcraft: From Cradle of Filth Exit to Autonomy with ‘Lighthouse’
After a traumatic exit from the metal band Cradle of Filth, musician Lindsay Schoolcraft is launching an independent career with…
Gatherings
Cons
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Danny Elfman: Bridging Music and Macabre at Oddities & Overtures in San Diego
Oddities & Overtures finds Danny Elfman merging music, macabre art, and personal aesthetic into a rare live experience that celebrates…
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Creep I.E. Con 2025: A Premier Horror and Pop Culture Convention in Southern California
Creep I.E. Con unites horror enthusiasts, creators, and collectors for an immersive three-day experience at the Ontario Convention Center, January…
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NecronomiCon Providence: Critical Dialogues on Race and Power in the Weird Genre
NecronomiCon Providence has grown from a Lovecraft-focused event into a global festival celebrating weird literature, art, film, and culture. It…
Academia
Arts
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Ellaya Yefymova: A Refugee’s Vision of Mortality at the ‘Tzompantli’ Exhibition in Aveiro
Ellaya Yefymova contributes to ‘Tzompantli – Exposição Coletiva Internacional’ in Aveiro, Portugal, with works shaped by her experience as a…
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AExpo 2025-2026: Gothic and Speculative Art Framed as Critical Discourse from Latin America
AExpo 2025’s exhibition program, curated by Atmostfear Entertainment, will present dark, symbolic, and speculative works in painting, sculpture, digital art,…
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Obscura BCN 2025: Shadows Take Center Stage in Europe’s First Dark Art Fair
The exhibition Obscura BCN 2025, opening November 29 at Sala Andy Warhol, Nau Bòstik, presents curated works in dark art…
Entertainment
Stages
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Septicflesh: A Hellenic Homecoming Forged in Fire with ‘Live At The Acropolis II – Prometheus Unchained’
The Greek symphonic death metal masters announce their triumphant return to a sacred ancient theater after a sold-out 2024 debut.…
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In Extremo: German Folk Metal Pioneers to Headline Summer Breeze Open Air Festival
A preview of Germany’s Summer Breeze Open Air Festival, detailing its history and diverse lineup. The event includes headliners In…
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Alcatraz Open Air Festival: August Edition Expands Belgium’s Independent Metal Presence
Alcatraz Open Air Festival 2025 presents over 120 artists across four days, reflecting the evolution of Belgium’s independently curated extreme…
Retrospectives
History
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Misanthropy Records: Art, Murder, and the Unlikely Story of a 90s Record Label
Born from the fallout of a murder that shocked the Norwegian music scene, one fan’s unlikely venture from a quiet…
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Eternal Tears of Sorrow: The Final Chapter of a Melodic Death Metal Legacy
Finnish melodic death metal pioneers Eternal Tears of Sorrow have officially announced their disbandment, bringing an end to a nearly…
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Anorexia Nervosa: Reflecting on Their Impact and Influence in Black Metal’s Evolution
Anorexia Nervosa’s innovative fusion of classical grandeur and black metal ferocity inaugurates The Vault. This column celebrates bands that have…
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The Mesopotamian
Ereshkigal: The Queen of the Underworld and Her Influence on Mesopotamian Religious Practices
Society
Culture
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Spellbound: The Gothic Allure of the Mangkukulam’s Love Curse
Love curses are foreboding yet alluring aspects of the gothic aesthetic. Here, we explore romantic hexes through the lenses of…
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How To Plan a Picture-Perfect Wedding on a Budget
Planning a wedding is a big deal, but it does not have to be stressful—or expensive. If you are dreaming…
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Ghosts Afloat: Haunted Tales from Seattle’s Maritime Past
Seattle’s piers, now home to bustling markets and tourist attractions, were once the gritty heart of maritime trade — and,…
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Omnivide: Defines a New Arc of Ambition with the ‘Arise’ EP, ‘Void’ Single, and Canadian Tour
Following a swift ascent with their 2024 debut, the Canadian progressive metal act Omnivide announces a new EP, ‘Arise’ that…
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Alase: Finnish Progressive Metal Band Releases New Single, ‘The Essence’
Finnish atmospheric progressive metal band Alase released their new single, ‘The Essence,’ on September 12, 2025. The track features Scottish…
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Thron: ‘The Serpent’s Path’ Sheds a New Burden of Black Metal’s Past
With their latest single, the German quintet Thron offers more than just a new song. They deliver a potent artistic…
Upcoming
Releases
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Sirenia: ‘An Elixir for Existence’ on Wax, ‘Amanita Messis’ for the Harvest
There is a particular scent memory that belongs to the early 2000s, a time before the algorithm dictated our discoveries.…
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Ellende: The Art of Disintegration, Collapse and Renewal on ‘Zerfall’
The Austrian atmospheric black metal project confronts destruction and renewal on its sixth full-length album. Mastermind L.G. channels personal tragedy…
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Das Ich: A Beacon in the Rubble Confronting a Ruined World with ‘Fanal’
After nearly two decades of silence, the architects of Neue Deutsche Todeskunst return not with a warning, but with a…
Dialogues
Opinions
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How Music and Lifestyle Trends Influence Modern Casino Slots
Music, fashion, and interactivity keep fusing into tighter packages that resemble broader entertainment trends. Looking toward 2025, creators will likely…
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Arcturus: When the Circus Came to Hell and the Grand Heresy of ‘La Masquerade Infernale’
In 1997, at the height of Norwegian black metal’s notoriety, the band Arcturus released an album that broke all the…
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Cacophonous Records: The Devil’s Bargain that Made Metal Weird, and Paid the Price
The story of Cacophonous Records is a parable of art versus commerce. It shows how a label built on anti-establishment…
Fashionistas
Lifestyle
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Fashion and University: How Clothing Style Influences the Academic Environment
This research will demonstrate fashion’s numerous levels of influence on the university environment, demonstrating its unquestionable impact on academic life.
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University Style Survival Guide: Tips to Study and Slay Fashion
Irrespective of the style you choose, the prominence of your academic achievements and scholarly success should never be ignored. When…
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Keeping Up with Fashion Trends in University: Tips for Balancing Style and Studies
Keeping up with your studies takes so much energy that it gets hard sometimes to even get out of your…
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Cinema
Readings
Bookshelf
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‘Be Not Afraid’: A Structured Horror Narrative Examining Faith and Isolation in Rural America
‘Be Not Afraid’ is a North American horror comic by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Lisandro Estherren, scheduled for release…
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‘Blood Type’: EC Comics Shifts to Serialized Horror With a New Editorial and Visual Format
‘Blood Type,’ scheduled for release on June 18, 2025 by EC Comics, introduces the publisher’s first serialized horror series, led…
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Exquisite Corpses: A Surrealist Horror Comic That Skewers Violence, Power, and Spectacle
‘Exquisite Corpses’ reimagines the Surrealist parlor game as a visceral horror narrative. With rotating creative teams and a critique of…
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