Prolific to the Max: Metal’s Nonstop Creative Machines
18 October 2024
Remembering a musician’s discography is easy if it’s short. But in some cases, the opposite happens due to its staggering length.
Remembering a musician’s discography is easy if it’s short. But in some cases, the opposite happens due to its staggering length.
Calmness may be a virtue of the strong, but not for all musicians — some have sparked intense tensions between bands
In Southeast Asia, extreme metal has surged in popularity, especially in the city-state between Malaysia and Indonesia, which boasts one of the most vibrant grindcore scenes around.
In many countries around the world, musicians revisit and celebrate the culture of indigenous peoples. This trend has become especially strong and deeply rooted in the land of the Amazon River.
Musicians in this genre tackle a wide range of themes. One of these is the preservation of nature, a topic embraced by many projects.
In the heart of the Silk Road, bands have emerged that revive ancient local traditions through a distinctive and characteristic sound.
In recent years, Scotland has built a strong extreme music scene, spawning a new wave in the process.
Even one of Italy’s smallest and least populous regions has its own extreme music scene, featuring some truly remarkable acts.
Could it be that, besides the Slayer we all know, there were others with the same name? Yes—and it didn’t just happen to them, but to many other famous bands as well.
Risking their lives to be metalheads: stories of musicians forced to flee their countries to escape oppressive regimes
Remembering a musician’s discography is easy if it’s short. But in some cases, the opposite happens due to its staggering length.
Calmness may be a virtue of the strong, but not for all musicians — some have sparked intense tensions between bands
In Southeast Asia, extreme metal has surged in popularity, especially in the city-state between Malaysia and Indonesia, which boasts one of the most vibrant grindcore scenes around.
In many countries around the world, musicians revisit and celebrate the culture of indigenous peoples. This trend has become especially strong and deeply rooted in the land of the Amazon River.
Musicians in this genre tackle a wide range of themes. One of these is the preservation of nature, a topic embraced by many projects.
In the heart of the Silk Road, bands have emerged that revive ancient local traditions through a distinctive and characteristic sound.
In recent years, Scotland has built a strong extreme music scene, spawning a new wave in the process.
Even one of Italy’s smallest and least populous regions has its own extreme music scene, featuring some truly remarkable acts.
Could it be that, besides the Slayer we all know, there were others with the same name? Yes—and it didn’t just happen to them, but to many other famous bands as well.
Risking their lives to be metalheads: stories of musicians forced to flee their countries to escape oppressive regimes