Interview with Markus Vanhala (Omnium Gatherum)
As part of a new episode for Beniy Talks Metal, we are travelling quite far, to London to be precise, to be at the last stop for Omnium Gatherum's European tour. There, we chatted with lead guitarist Markus Vanhala about music, tv shows and women in music! Benedetta...
International Women’s Day Special: Top 5 Feminist and Empowering Moments in Rock and Metal History
Celebrate International Women’s Day with five powerful feminist moments that changed the rock and metal scene, from Joan Jett launching Blackheart Records to Riot Grrrl’s “Girls to the front” movement and Angela Gossow breaking barriers in extreme metal. Discover the stories that reshaped heavy music.
Ukrainian band OnesteP release new single “Arise”
Ukrainian metal band OnesteP released a new single, “Arise.” The single comes as their lead singer Brood’s celebrtaes her birthday. Liisten to “Arise” here below and wish Brood a happy birthday!
She’s In Charge: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz – The 17th Century Feminist Nun
Discover how Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz challenged church authority and argued for women’s intellectual freedom in the 1600s.
Ignescent Announces New Album Eternal and Releases New Single “Joker”
Chicago rock band Ignescent releases their new single and music video Joker, announcing their upcoming studio album Eternal arriving March 20, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Haloo Helsinki! is heading out on a six-city arena tour in the spring of 2026
Haloo Helsinki!, one of Finland's most popular bands with a career spanning almost 20 years, made radio history when their single "Voiko enkelitkin eksyä" reached number one on the radio charts. This is the band's 15th number one song on the radio charts, which is...
Barn Hooker Releases New Single “ANTIBLUES”
French rock band Barn Hooker returns with “ANTIBLUES (Dance with the Devil),” a dark, high-energy single blending stoner rock and metal to critique modern “miracle cures” and the commodification of suffering.
Fae Fatale teams up with Derek Hung for metal take on Internet Girl
A new metal reinterpretation of Internet Girl, originally by KATSEYE, is scheduled for release on March 12 as the first officially licensed metal cover of the song available on streaming platforms. The track features vocals by Fae Fatale, a Los Angeles-based singer, in collaboration with producer and musician Derek Hung.
Video Interview: BLDSUGR!
In this interview, we sat down with BLDSGR, the Birmingham-based powerhouse carving a unique path through the worlds of Doom, Goth, and Punk. We dig into the band’s origins and the meaning behind their name before exploring a range of topics, including their connections to Gothic literature and horror cinema, their musical heritage, and the personal experiences that fuel their songwriting. The band also discusses the theatricality of their live shows, the challenges of navigating the modern music industry as an independent act, and what the future holds for this rising trio.
She’s In Charge: Nina Simone and the Sound of Protest
Discover how Nina Simone used her music to confront racial injustice, civil rights violations, and social inequality. Learn how her songs challenged the status quo, shaped political music, and cemented her as a powerful figure who controlled her art on her own terms.
