The HMW adventure began in Italy in 2003, but we often feel the need to have something to read in other languages too, and we decided in this session to think about foreign metalheads. You are welcome!
In Italiano QUI Day 1 – Day 2 – Day 3 Diary from the final day: life is too short to chase everything Fourth and final day, and the heat today is pure mugginess, the kind that sticks to you and drains your willpower. And maybe it was exactly the heat that gave me the thread for today, because it forced me to choose. Not … Leggi tutto
Italiano QUI Day 1 – Day 2 – Day 4 Diary from day three: the global nature of metal, a community tearing down the prejudices Day three is when I realize I’ve traveled around the world without moving an inch from the woods. Indonesia, Japan, London, Nashville, Denmark—all inside the same fence, all speaking the same language. Metal is exactly this: a global language that … Leggi tutto
Italiano Qui Day 1 – Day 3 – Day 4 Diary of an aging metalhead: infernal heat, new blood, and a single question – what is metal?? I’m carrying day two on my shoulders from the moment I wake up. Yesterday’s fatigue is hitting me today, because that’s how it works at a certain age: you get the bill the next morning. Turning fifty makes … Leggi tutto
Italiano QUI Day 2 – Day 3 – Day 4 Diary of a neurospicy metalhead between the sacred and the profane I wake up at eight and start my liturgy: first, coffee. And not just any coffee, but a dead-serious black coffee, the kind with Austro-Hungarian Empire vibes,who like me grows up where the empire ended, they carry these things in their blood. Then, … Leggi tutto
In italiano A distorted arabic-inspired guitar solo: Michael Stützer Hansen’s hallmark opens ‘Made in Hell’, the new EP from thrash veterans Artillery. Releasing on May 15, 2026, as previously anticipated (link). Pre-Order (LINK) is already available via Target Music. We caught up with Michael, the band’s soul and historical memory, once again to let him break down this project in his own words. … Leggi tutto
In italiano QUI Krøyer, the new project by Ditte Krøyer (Vulvatorius), stands at a crossroads connecting the artist’s past and present paths. Places of memory, family, musical experimentation, and relational minimalist art: as anticipated by the release of the single “Min Bruder” (Link to our post). This project is a personal reflection, but also the experiment of deploying her stage-persona into an artistic concept. The … Leggi tutto
SOEN – NEW HORIZONS ITALIAN VERSION HERE With each new release, Soen continue to prove why they are one of the most intense and recognizable acts in the contemporary metal scene. Formed in 2010 under the guidance of Martin Lopez, they have built a path of constant evolution, moving effortlessly between progressive elements, introspection, and tangible emotions—able to touch delicate chords without ever sacrificing power. … Leggi tutto
VICIOUS RUMORS – Friends With Style Fresh off a tour, a serious shoulder injury, and above all, a new album — The Devil’s Asylum — here we are with Geoff Thorpe, guitarist, songwriter and founder of Vicious Rumors. In this conversation, he tells us about the process that led to the band’s latest album, the various line-up changes in recent years, and the dynamics … Leggi tutto
In Italiano Qui Prologo Well-oiled after three days of festival madness, it’s time to kick the bucket and dive headfirst into the final blazing lap. Let’s go! Copenhell 2025 – Day 4: Sand & Sweat Showering in sweat – if it weren’t for the fine sand that, lifted by the wind, hardens like concrete on the skin. The Gehenna woods are the natural … Leggi tutto
In Italiano QUI Prologo A blessing and a curse, Friday at Copenhell is always an intensely thrilling day. This year, too, I end it exhausted but happy. The schedule is packed, starting bright and early, and I’ll warn you now—expect a midday crash, worn down by the unbearable heat (at least for me). Day 3: Olympus Metallicus Soulfly Metal Roots 2:00 PM, the … Leggi tutto
