Heavy Aware - Vortrag, Diskussion & Konzert

In the organizer's words:

"No Gods, No Masters" - provocation, criticism of the system and subversion have always been the quintessence of metal. They are the source of the tension and expressiveness that we as organizers and fans of the genre love. However, the constant play with taboos also has its dark side: Under the guise of provocative aesthetics, some artists propagate sometimes metaphorically, sometimes directly misogynistic, fascist and generally inhuman views and organize themselves in subgenres such as National Socialist Black Metal (NSBM).

A clear demarcation against these movements is far too rare among listeners, musicians and organizers. It is far too easy to dismiss these statements as "artistic expression" in a genre of extremes and pro forma declare metal to be an "apolitical" art form. This event organized by Musikszene Bremen e.V. and the Hellseatic Festival aims to question this status quo and set it in motion.

The evening will be opened by journalist Christina Wenig (Visions, Metal Hammer, Diffus, among others). With her lecture "About NSBM - Insights into the right-wing extremist metal milieu", she will offer an introduction to the world of National Socialist Black Metal for black metal fans and other interested parties. The focus will be on the origins, characteristics and status quo of the neo-Nazi scene as well as ways of differentiating between black metal and right-wing rock.

This will be followed by a moderated panel discussion with musicians, organizers, journalists and fans. The evening will be rounded off with a concert by local bands. The line-up will be announced shortly.

Free admission