Some metal music has long been a realm of rebellion, challenging societal norms, authority, and, often, religion. One of the most striking and persistent themes in metal, particularly in subgenres like black metal and death metal, is the use of Christian symbols—often in a negative or outright blasphemous way. Inverted crosses, desecrated churches, anti-Christian lyrics,…
Month: February 2025
TVDO goes Broadway! Fri., 2/7/25 at 5PM ET
If you’re a Broadway aficionado or just someone who appreciates the art of musical storytelling, I’ve got a treat for you this week. The Viking Diaries Outloud will be featuring some of the biggest hits to come out of musical theater over the past couple of decades, as well as a few of my personal…
The Best Cover Songs of the 90s: Hits That Breathed New Life Into Classics
The Best Cover Songs of the 90s: Hits That Breathed New Life Into Classics The 90s were an incredible decade for music, with genres like alternative rock, pop, R&B, and hip-hop dominating the airwaves. One of the most fascinating aspects of 90s music was the way artists reimagined classic songs, transforming them into fresh hits…