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Last stop before dropping anchor. But on our vessel the party never stops. Aboard the Independence of the Seas we meet the groups forming and shaping the future of metal. From adventure metal, folk metal to viking metal it’s a real journey to the roots. 

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<p>Last stop before dropping anchor. But on our vessel the party never stops. Aboard the Independence of the Seas we meet the groups forming and shaping the future of metal. From adventure metal, folk metal to viking metal it’s a real journey to the roots. </p>

From adventure metal, folk metal to viking metal - a real journey to the roots. 

Not all nipples are the same. On Instagram or Facebook female breasts are censured whereas the bare male torso is not. Some artists are challenging this double standard. 

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Colt have established themselves as one of the most promising up-and-coming Francophone bands. In 2025, this success propelled the duo on a tour of Belgium, France, Luxembourg... and all the way to the ESNS festival!

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