Wacken Open Air

Why Indian Metal Gets A Bad Rap

Why Indian Metal Gets A Bad Rap

The metal scene is as disorganized as ever. Who is to blame – indifferent venues, free-loading fans or artists themselves?

February 22, 2016

The Kids Are All Right

Bengaluru-based tween metallers Symphonic Eternity are done singing about bicycles and are now planning material that touches upon heavier subjects…

September 4, 2015

Festival Report: Wacken Open Air 2015

A look into what keeps the world's biggest metal festival going strong in its 26th edition

August 4, 2015

Tune In To Glastonbury Fest via BBC’s Live Streaming

Catch all the action from halfway around the world by streaming live performances from the comfort of your couch

June 27, 2015

Shillong Death Metallers Plague Throat to Play Wacken Open Air

The three-member band, who were winners of the fourth edition of band competition Wacken Metal Battle, will play in Germany…

July 25, 2014

Nervecell Working on New Material

The Dubai metal band on gaining a following in the United Arab Emirates and their third new album

June 28, 2014

Demonic Resurrection: The Darkness Ascends

How the Mumbai extreme metallers went from a 16-year-old’s dream to one of India’s most popular bands

June 20, 2014

Mumbai Metal Artists Pay Tribute to Death Metal at Domination: The Deathfest

The Bombay Death Metal Legion, comprising members from bands such as Gutslit, Exhumation and Wired Anxiety, will perform at the…

May 30, 2014

Q&A: Wacken Open Air Vice President Miriam Hensel

One of the world’s most popular metal festival, Wacken Open Air’s vice president Miriam Hensel talks about bringing their band…

May 26, 2014

Demonic Resurrection to Play at Wacken Open Air

The Mumbai extreme metal band will perform in Germany in August this year

April 21, 2014