For decades, fans of heavy metal and hardcore punk have heard the same criticism: it’s too loud, too aggressive, too chaotic to be considered “real” music. Parents worried, teachers dismissed it, and cultural gatekeepers often labeled it as harmful. But for many listeners, this intense, high-energy music has served a very different purpose — not as noise, but as a lifeline.
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Paul and Linda McCartney Meet Magneto By Jack Kirby
All Photos By Gail
In 1976, comic book artist Jack Kirby and his wife Roz presented Paul and Linda McCartney with a gift of this original drawing while backstage at the Los Angeles Forum, when the couple were touring with their band Wings. The pencil drawing is inscribed:
To Paul & Linda
Best Wishes
Jack Kirby
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Drum Legend Dave Lombardo Launches Double Kick Coffee in Collectible Drum Tins
Thrash metal’s fiercest drummer, Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Misfits, Mr. Bungle, Testament, Fantômas — you name it), has taken his legendary double bass energy and poured it straight into a cup of coffee. Enter Double Kick —a bold new espresso roast that comes packaged in a collectible drum tin designed after one of Lombardo’s own kits! Metal!
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How Lyric Videos Help New Artists Get Noticed
When you’re just getting your feet wet in the music industry, every decision feels make-or-break. You want your songs to be heard, your style to stand out, and your audience to grow — but budgets are tight, and attention spans are even tighter. That’s where lyric videos come in. More than just flashy words on a screen, lyric videos are now a powerful steppingstone for indie artists and newcomers alike. But how exactly do they work, and why should you consider one?
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Podcast Tonight: Ghost Cult Magazine Presents Sabbath’s Last Stand, Revisiting Back to the Beginning
Tonight (July 7th), I’ll be joining the usual suspects from the Heavy Metal Round Table for a special live podcast on Ghost Cult Magazine’s YouTube channel, where we’ll be diving deep into Black Sabbath’s farewell concert extravaganza, Back to the Beginning. From the thunderous highs to… well, were there really any lows? Tune in Here from 4:30 to 6:30 PM Pacific Time for two hours of riffs, opinions, and unapologetic Sabbath worship (or critique). It’s going to get heavy. Don’t miss it!