I actually featured Iran's one-man-band From The Vastland about a year ago in another article about metal leaking through the cracks in otherwise oppressive countries. With more news coming through and From The Vastland being nominated in the Metal Hammer Golden Gods, I thought it time to revisit and give this guy some more exposure. … Continue reading Band of the Day: From the Vastland
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Freedom of Speech – Music Builds Bridges
A topic that means a lot to me is freedom of speech, expression or however you want to word it. One of the best films I've seen in recent years was Heavy Metal in Baghdad, the tale of a band of Iraqi kids trying to enjoy their metal in the early days of the conflicts. incredibly … Continue reading Freedom of Speech – Music Builds Bridges