On today's episode of The Feminist Metalhead, Amber delves into the provocative and essential topic of the intersection between metal and feminism. Despite both being forms of protest against the status quo, combining metal and feminism often sparks backlash, even though metal is known for its inclusive community. Amber explores the historical and …

In this episode we delve into the origins and significance of the term "poser" within the heavy metal subculture. By examining historical contexts and sociologist Dina Weinstein's insights, we unpack how metal culture developed its unique code of authenticity, opposition to mainstream norms, and safe spaces for non-conformity. We explore the econom…

In this episode, we dive deep into the common misconception that feminists hate men. This is an important topic as it addresses feminism's biggest marketing problem: our message often gets lost in misandry. We'll explore the difference between feminism and misandry. Feminism aims to establish equality of the sexes, while misandry is the hatred of m…