Scene Dive 3: Utrecht’s Black Metal Scene Blends Arcane and Cosmopolitan
Our Scene Dive column returns, this time peering into the Dutch city of Utrecht - home to bands like Grey Aura, Terzij de Horde, Laster, Wesenwille, and more.
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Scene Dive #2: Bay Area Death Metal’s Perennial Resurrection
Despite undergoing constant change and no shortage of difficulties, the Bay Area (San Francisco, Oakland, etc.) remains a significant stronghold for American heavy metal—and especially death metal. This in-depth feature includes perspectives from key bands (Ripped to Shreds, Vastum) and labels (Sentient Ruin Laboratories, Carbonized Records).
Scene Dive: Inside Porto’s Tireless Metal Movement
Home to Gaerea, Holocausto Canibal, Névoa, and more, this Portuguese city's metal scene has thrived over the past few decades despite unique challenges. In this feature, we dive into the city's diverse metal culture.