A Collision of Worlds: how heavy metal made its way to Botswana
The Botswanan metal scene transitioned into its own subculture, symbolising escape for locals, who came from different villages, cities, and backgrounds.
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A huge underground water resource the size of Austria, the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System, stretches for 87,000km² ...
Dozens of Bodies Recovered From Illegal Mine in South Africa
The authorities had at one point limited the miners’ access to food, water and other supplies in a blockade that drew ...
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Holden Matthews: Man admits burning churches to raise 'black metal' profile
The three churches Matthews admitted to torching had predominantly African-American congregations ... by arsonists in the name of black metal, a subgenre of heavy metal music.
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Loud, angry, and Indigenous: Heavy metal takes on colonialism and climate change
Given that anger is a hallmark of heavy metal, it isn’t surprising that an Indigenous audience would find it appealing. Although often associated with Satan, swords, and sorcery (and illegible ...
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Holden Matthews: US man jailed for burning historic black churches
Heavy metal musician Holden Matthews, 23, was also ordered to pay $2.7m (£2.1m) in restitution. He said he had burnt the churches to boost his reputation within his favoured music scene.