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Anatolij Grigorjev: I cannot understand why metal music is considered extreme

The idea to write down Anatolij’s perspective on the world and music crushed me as an avalanche. My gut kept on telling me that it was going to be both extremely interesting and fun. We both – myself and Anatolij – share a very subtle sense of humour, and I firmly believe that anyone readingContinue reading “Anatolij Grigorjev: I cannot understand why metal music is considered extreme”

Svitlana Kostrykina: Going to Metal Gigs to Me is Like Visiting McDonald’s to Other People

I met Svitlana more than a year ago, in the spring of 2022. She had contacted the project I volunteered for at the time (“Sisters for Sisters”), offering to host a series of workshops on creative and therapeutical writing. I took the initiative and helped her organise a few of these events. However, our friendshipContinue reading “Svitlana Kostrykina: Going to Metal Gigs to Me is Like Visiting McDonald’s to Other People”