Here is a little thought my brethren in screaming gibberish about murder, dragons and philosophy : Should we support smaller bands and artists trying to survive the harsh music industry of the day, whilst trying to cater to the masses and at the same time, remaining true to their roots, expressions and creative pursuits? I …
Can Metalheads Agree With Anything? Anyone? They do but…they are Metalheads Read More »
Winter is here everyone! I am back to writing, so the blog is back. Everyone’s reuniting. Families, friends, mobsters, incompatible lovers and woah, what is that under the carpet? I cannot let that slip inside m…oh my gosh – MIKE PORTNOY IS BACK IN DREAM THEATER! You know what that means? The original Dream Theater …
Mike Portnoy is Back in Dream Theater… And What Reunions in Music Mean Read More »
Dynamo Metalfest 2023 delivered a powerhouse lineup that left fans in awe. With headliners like Megadeth, Trivium, Biohazard, and Obituary, the festival showcased the very essence of metal, drawing enthusiasts from far and wide. Held at the Ice sports center in Eindhoven the Netherlands, the festival left a lasting impression with its seamless organization and …
TW: Physical violence, sexual assault, child abuse. The 90s. After the 80s decade of synth-driven Pop-Rock, such as ABBA or a-ha, contrasted with gloomy Gothic Rock, such as The Cure or Siouxsie and the Banshees, the 90s represented a turning point in music. Hip hop music, House and club music, and Alternative Rock bands such …
This article is written with the assumption that the reader knows what a musical genre means. If not, the writer, Josh, urges the readers to stop being posers and to either educate themselves on the topic or to stop listening to music altogether. There’s no other way around. Seriously, Josh is madly in anger. And …
There is not another living soul on this planet who is as iconic in the Metal world as Ozzy Osbourne. Even if you have not listened to Ozzy Osbourne in your life, there is a fair chance that you have heard his name before. Given the saddening news that Ozzy will no longer be able …
Ozzy Osbourne – The life and legacy of a Metal legend (Part 1) Read More »
It has always fascinated me how a bunch of notes played in a certain sequence can invoke something so arcane as emotions. It is startling how music tames the wild heart to feel happy, sad, or even angry. But what is it in music that brings out something so esoteric that throws you into the …
The Elegance of Negative Emotions and How Artists Find the Beauty in the Sorrow Read More »
Greetings from the Headbangers Haven Headquarters! In our arduous effort to create a community for all metalheads, the team here is glad to finally launch the Headbangers Haven Blog for all you metalheads to explore. The blog has been in the works for quite some time, and we are finally unveiling it in all its …
Welcome to the Headbangers Haven Blog – an introduction by Ben Reidy and Josh Mastiff Read More »
