Blake XOne with the void: My journey into black metal (Part 3)This is continued from Part 2.Aug 26Aug 26
Blake XEnter the obscure: My journey into black metal (Part 2)This is continued from Part 1.Aug 25Aug 25
Blake XVistas of darkness: My journey into black metal (Part 1)In a previous article I described my entry point into the metal genre as a whole, but I had not yet gone into detail about the specific…Aug 25Aug 25
Blake XMuch ado about everything: The cluttering of my mindMy state of mind these days can be best summed up with a careful study of the dresser in my bedroom.Feb 19Feb 19
Blake XThe potential decline of social media — and the written word?I don’t know many other writers. At least, not personally. There’s been a frustrating sparsity of opportunity to engage with people to…Feb 61Feb 61
Blake XWhy I (mostly) said goodbye to music streamingI’m a very traditional kind of guy when it comes to a lot of entertainment. With books, especially, I like to have something physical in my…Feb 5Feb 5
Blake XMy favorite black/death metal album art (Part 2)This is part two of a series in which I take a look at some of the album covers that appeal to me most. For these articles, I will be…May 26, 2023May 26, 2023
Blake XMetalheads, purpose, and belongingThere once was a time when music represented identity for me; when the sweet dopamine release of rebellion against the status quo went hand…May 25, 20231May 25, 20231
Blake XThe value of dark visuals in an image-driven cultureThere’s an old saying that goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” As a writer and lover of language, I’ve often contested that adage…May 24, 2023May 24, 2023
Blake XMy favorite black/death metal album art (Part 1)I believe that I and many others miss the days when music consumed in physical format was more commonplace. There are many reasons for…May 24, 2023May 24, 2023