metal festivals
Mystic Festival 2023 – lineup, location and more
Mystic Festival 2023 takes place in June in Gdansk, Poland. I’m going, and these are my thoughts and the info on lineup, location and more.
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Best Katatonia albums – the ultimate ranking by a longtime fan!
My ranking of all studio full-lengths in Katatonia’s discography.
personal thoughts
How do you write good lyrics? My best tips
I’ve written lyrics for hundreds of songs, not necessarily always good lyrics. These are my best tips to write quality lyrics for your band that will provide the counterpart your music deserves. Hopefully, this will help you on their way, Read more…
death metal
Metal lyric videos and music videos
No, I haven’t branched out my hustling to the point of making metal lyric videos just yet. But I have a talented pal who can do it. Here are my thoughts on what makes good and not so good lyric Read more…
progressive metal
Sleep Token – next big thing or just hype?
What’s this Sleep Token thing everyone is talking about? Another hype, or does the music itself match the rising popularity?
death metal
Amorphis book by Markus Laakso – my review
The Amorphis book by Markus Laakso is a great read, especially if you’re a big fan of the band and Finnish metal music. Here’s why!
death metal
Entombed cross – here’s all you need to know
The Entombed cross in Skogskyrkogården outside Stockholm is one of the most famous sights in death metal. Here’s why you should go there, how to get there, and some cool stuff you can see at the same time.
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Fredagsmangel – the best place for Stockholm Metal gigs
If you’re looking to watch live metal music in Stockholm, Klubb Fredagsmangel is the place. Read all about why right here!
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Top 30 best albums of 2022 – my countdown
This is my top 30 best albums of 2022. It’s been a weird year for music that started very strong, and then fizzled out a bit, only to return in the end. While getting this list together, I realized there Read more…
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Best new metal albums from 2023
In this article you’ll find the summary of my best new metal albums from 2023. My articles on death metal, doom metal, progressive metal and black metal from 2023 will be more structured and in-depth, so if you’re looking for Read more…
