Mirar’s debut “Ascension” brings a metal with a different sort of appeal to the mainstream

While it’s unlikely Mirar will become metal’s new flagship band — they are still a bit too subversive to attract any truly mainstream appeal — the crossover elements at play here serve to make them a band worth watching.

‘Teddy’s Travels’ – Montréal, Québec

However, with the passing of New Year’s into January, things might start to slow down. The true scope of a full month starts to set in.

The United Nation’s potential lies in global unity, not individual power

The U.N.’s response to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza has revealed both its potential and limitations.