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The history of one of the most extreme sounds ever passes through crucial events, stylistic evolutions, and a very important underground scene.
The vast Oceanian nation has risen to international prominence in extreme music, with a well-established scene rooted in each of its major cities.
In this part of the world, despite difficult social and economic conditions, all the prerequisites for the emergence of extreme music scenes are present. And in some countries, they have materialized.
Contrary to popular belief, the Caribbean islands have developed rich and vibrant music scenes, now well-established within socio-cultural contexts that vary from country to country.
In the early 1990s, black metal spread from Norway to the rest of Europe, giving rise to numerous groups of musicians gathered into real sects. One of the first formed across the Alps, quickly becoming the most distinctive of them all.
In an era when metal was still finding its voice, a corner of Latin America swiftly gave rise to a groundbreaking and historic movement.
In the collective imagination, it is difficult to associate women with a genre considered too masculine. But reality tells a different story.
The United States has always been fertile ground for the emergence of new extreme music scenes. One of these is USBM, which, throughout its history, has had its ups and downs, its evolution, its die-hard fans, and its share of headlines
Biographies
The Prince of Darkness passed away at the age of 76, leaving a significant legacy in the history of music.
The iconic Iron Maiden frontman has died at 66, following a life of relentless highs and lows and a career as turbulent as it was iconic.
Photo stories
In a genre dominated by speed and fury, there are often more emotional moments that reveal its deeper, more introspective side.
You can’t always judge a band by its name—some are completely misleading.
Metal is everywhere across the Old Continent—even in its smallest and least populated nations.
Over the years, several artists have stood out not only for their music, but also for actions with a strong and symbolic impact.
Even among institutional figures, there are those who are deeply passionate about extreme music. Some are die-hard fans, while others are musicians themselves.
In the world of metal, there are many bizarre projects, some of which belong to a category that is truly one of a kind
