The number 666 is one of those numbers that has a strong reputation, but not in a positive way. Often called the "number of the beast," 666 is commonly thought of as unlucky or even evil. But why is ...

Few figures continue to cast such a huge shadow over the metal scene as Aleister Crowley, the famous – and infamous – 20th century occultist. In 2006, Crowley aficionados Dani Filth, Ville Valo and ...

It's unusual for at least two reasons. First, it's a palindrome, so it reads the same backwards as forwards (not counting the ...

In July 2015, my Budapest dwelling parents suggested we meet in Vienna for a family vacation − they took the train, my ...

Helped by Salvador Dali and ‘pornographic’ sound effects, the composer tried to recreate the apocalypse with his band ...

Two contenders, two Grands Prix, and a match point on the line: the title fight could hit boiling point in Malaysia ...

Few people think twice about barcodes, but in the 75 years since they were first dreamed up, they have helped save lives, gone into space and stoked fears of the Antichrist.

A scene from the Rod of Iron Freedom Festival 2024 in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania. Donald Trump supporters showed ...

PHOTO FLASHBACK: In 2019, Iron Maiden took 'The Beast' to the AT&T Center After Orbin booked Iron ... groups with lyrics that ...