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Obscura BCN 2025: Shadows Take Center Stage in Europe’s First Dark Art Fair
The exhibition Obscura BCN 2025, opening November 29 at Sala Andy Warhol, Nau Bòstik, presents curated works in dark art by international artists, organized by…
Ed Binkley: New Works Lead Traditional Fantasy at IX 2025 in GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
Ed Binkley presents new and recent drawings at the IX 2025 Main Show, a juried exhibition at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, organized by IX…
Prophecy Fest 2025: Dark Avant-Garde Music Staged in Germany’s Ancient Balver Höhle
Set in Germany’s Balver Höhle, Prophecy Fest 2025 brings dark, genre-defying acts to a prehistoric venue. Organized by Prophecy Productions, the festival merges avant-garde music…
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Inquisition Secrets: The Occult Beliefs of Inquisitors and Torture as Ritual
The Inquisition’s paradox lies in its ritualized methods, mirroring the occult practices it sought to eradicate. Torture sessions became symbolic performances of fear and power,…
Christina Edmunds: The Chocolate Cream Killer of Christmas Eve
Christina Edmunds, the “Chocolate Cream Killer,” turned festive treats into lethal traps with strychnine’s excruciating effects. Her genteel facade masked obsessive passion and madness, embodying…
The Poisoned Palette: Art, Crime, and the Enigma of Thomas Griffiths Wainewright
Thomas Griffiths Wainewright, a paradoxical figure of artistic genius and alleged criminality, captivated Victorian society with his dual persona—cultured artist by day, suspected poisoner by…
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Buy Kratom Near Me From Mitraman: Here is What To Consider
A key thing to consider if you want to buy kratom near you from Mitraman is their delivery coverage to your location. Although the brand…
‘Be Not Afraid’: A Structured Horror Narrative Examining Faith and Isolation in Rural America
‘Be Not Afraid’ is a North American horror comic by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Lisandro Estherren, scheduled for release on June 4, 2025, by…
Inquisition Secrets: The Occult Beliefs of Inquisitors and Torture as Ritual
The Inquisition’s paradox lies in its ritualized methods, mirroring the occult practices it sought to eradicate. Torture sessions became symbolic performances of fear and power,…
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Kllsignl: Emerging Artist Debuts with ‘Wendigo’ via Out of Line Music’s Genre-Focused Roster
German project Kllsignl introduces its debut single ‘Wendigo,’ released May 8, 2025 via Out of Line Music. Blending industrial, phonk, and cyberpunk influences, the release…
Arkona: Folk Metal Group Extends Post-‘Kob’’ Trajectory with ‘Cectpa’ and European Tour
Russian band Arkona issued the non-album single ‘Cectpa’ after their 2023 concept album ‘Kob’,’ released via Napalm Records. The group is set to tour Europe…
Candlemass: Swedish Doom Metal Veterans Release ‘Black Star’ for 40th Anniversary
Swedish doom metal band Candlemass released the four-track EP ‘Black Star’ via Napalm Records, combining new material and covers to coincide with their 40th anniversary,…
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Eternal Tears of Sorrow: The Final Chapter of a Melodic Death Metal Legacy
Finnish melodic death metal pioneers Eternal Tears of Sorrow have officially announced their disbandment, bringing an end to a nearly three-decade journey that redefined the…
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Ereshkigal: The Queen of the Underworld and Her Influence on Mesopotamian Religious Practices
Irkalla, the Mesopotamian underworld ruled by Ereshkigal, is depicted as a realm of despair and darkness where the dead exist in a joyless state, stripped of identity and bound by the unyielding laws of divine judgment. In the “Epic of Gilgamesh,” Enkidu’s vision of Irkalla reflects Mesopotamian fears of death and the afterlife, portraying it as a realm of shadows where all souls endure a grim and inescapable existence.
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Dark Force Fest 2025: VampireFreaks’ Goth-Industrial Festival Grows as a Cultural Hub
Held from May 2 to 4 and organized by VampireFreaks, Dark Force Fest brought together goth, industrial, and alternative music acts from around the world,…
‘Gothic Noir’: Cleopatra Records Brings Together Classic and Contemporary Voices in Darkwave
Cleopatra Records’ ‘Gothic Noir’ assembles a cross-generational lineup of gothic and darkwave artists reimagining well-known tracks, offering a curated snapshot of the genre’s evolution and…
Supreme Void: ‘Towards Oblivion’ Marks a Fierce New Chapter in Polish Death Metal
Supreme Void’s ‘Towards Oblivion’ emerges as a powerful addition to Poland’s extreme metal surge, delivering a tightly crafted blend of technical intensity and atmospheric depth…
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Kllsignl: Emerging Artist Debuts with ‘Wendigo’ via Out of Line Music’s Genre-Focused Roster
German project Kllsignl introduces its debut single ‘Wendigo,’ released May 8, 2025 via Out of Line Music. Blending industrial, phonk, and cyberpunk influences, the release…
Arkona: Folk Metal Group Extends Post-‘Kob’’ Trajectory with ‘Cectpa’ and European Tour
Russian band Arkona issued the non-album single ‘Cectpa’ after their 2023 concept album ‘Kob’,’ released via Napalm Records. The group is set to tour Europe…
Dance with the Dead: Kat Von D Joins ‘Whispers End’ as ‘Dark Matter’ Redefines Synthwave
Dance with the Dead’s ‘Dark Matter’ EP and the ‘Whispers End’ video featuring Kat Von D showcase a sharpened blend of darksynth, gothic pop, and…
Paula Teles: ‘EntreParedes’ Explores Portugal’s History Through Fado and Metal
Paula Teles’s ‘EntreParedes’ channels Portugal’s political memory through a fusion of fado and progressive metal. Marking the centenary of guitarist Carlos Paredes, the album offers…
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Culture
Flesh and Fear: The Body Gothic in Modern Horror and Literature
Body Gothic shifts fear from haunted spaces to the human body itself, exposing its fragility, mutation, and transgression. By depicting decay, fluids, and mutilation, it…
Luciferianism and Theosophy: Enlightenment or Heresy in the Nineteenth Century
Lucifer embodies humanity’s duality—defiance against order and the pursuit of enlightenment. In the nineteenth century, movements like Luciferianism and Theosophy challenged orthodoxy, blending rebellion with…
The Poisoned Palette: Art, Crime, and the Enigma of Thomas Griffiths Wainewright
Thomas Griffiths Wainewright, a paradoxical figure of artistic genius and alleged criminality, captivated Victorian society with his dual persona—cultured artist by day, suspected poisoner by…
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Lifestyle
Delve into articles that explore the goth lifestyle, highlighting its unique blend of aesthetics, cultural practices, and community values. Learn how adherents celebrate individuality, artistic expression, and a deep appreciation for the darker aspects of beauty and life.
6 Spectacular Places in the Middle East to Experience in 2025
Embark on a journey through the Middle East in 2025, where ancient wonders meet modern marvels. Explore Jerusalem’s sacred sites, Petra’s rose-hued cliffs, Dubai’s futuristic…
How to Be a Professional Gambler: Balancing Risk and Reward
Far from luck and glamour, the journey to becoming a professional gambler demands discipline, data-driven strategy, and emotional control. This guide examines what it truly…
Capturing Chaos: The Most Intense Card Scenes From Cinematic History
What is it about card games on film? Are they a metaphor for life? Does a sinewy hand just look particularly good shuffling? Either way,…
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Dive into a rich selection of books, comics, and more, where every piece offers a journey into different worlds and perspectives.
‘Be Not Afraid’: A Structured Horror Narrative Examining Faith and Isolation in Rural America
‘Be Not Afraid’ is a North American horror comic by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Lisandro Estherren, scheduled for release on June 4, 2025, by…
‘Blood Type’: EC Comics Shifts to Serialized Horror With a New Editorial and Visual Format
‘Blood Type,’ scheduled for release on June 18, 2025 by EC Comics, introduces the publisher’s first serialized horror series, led by writer Corinna Bechko and…
Exquisite Corpses: A Surrealist Horror Comic That Skewers Violence, Power, and Spectacle
‘Exquisite Corpses’ reimagines the Surrealist parlor game as a visceral horror narrative. With rotating creative teams and a critique of violence as entertainment, the comic…
