Author: Alex de Borba
Alex de Borba
Bogotá, Colombia
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Paranormal Cirque: Anticipating 2025’s Pinnacle of Circus Horror Artistry
Paranormal Cirque transcends traditional performance by fusing acrobatics with haunting Gothic narratives. Tracing its evolution from timeless circus traditions, it…
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Epica: A Symphony of Resilience and Introspection Coming to Medellín
On September 25, 2025, at Teatro Universidad de Medellín, Epica takes the stage to deliver a transformative performance of symphonic…
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Cryptopsy and Atheist: Setting Bogotá Ablaze with Technical Death Metal
On February 22, 2025, Bogotá becomes the epicenter of technical death metal as Cryptopsy and Atheist ignite the city with…
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Powerwolf: Unleashing the Latin American Crusade in Colombia
Witness the fusion of musical virtuosity and theatrical grandeur as Powerwolf takes Bogotá by storm on May 1, 2025, at…
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In Theatrum Denonium: A Confluence of Theatre and Metal Featuring Fleshgod Apocalypse
In Theatrum Denonium redefines festivals by merging classical grandeur with metal’s raw intensity. Headlined by Fleshgod Apocalypse in 2025, it…
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Lacuna Coil: Weaving the Threads of History, ‘Gravity,’ and a Colombian Stage
Lacuna Coil, Gothic metal pioneers from Italy, blend atmospheric textures with electrifying riffs. Their latest single, “Gravity,” explores resilience amidst…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Victorian Vampires: Literary Monsters as Mirrors of Nineteenth-Century Anxieties
Victorian vampires mirrored fears of modernization, moral decay, and disease, aligning pale, decaying imagery with tuberculosis and syphilis. Their duality—grotesque…
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The Road Hill House Murder: The Gruesome Tragedy That Shattered Victorian Morality
The mutilation of three-year-old Francis Kent shattered Victorian ideals of domestic bliss, exposing a society haunted by repression and secrecy.…
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Love, Lies, and Arsenic: The Poisoned Promises of Madeleine Hamilton Smith
A secret romance, arsenic-laced letters, and a sensational trial gripped Victorian Scotland. Arsenic, both a cosmetic and a deadly weapon,…
