Stella Stefani

A Nu Generation: Volume 1

A Nu Generation: Volume 1

Contextualizing Nu Metal: August 31st of 2025 marked the first encounter I had with moshing. Suicidal Tendencies was opening for Cypress Hill at a venue once local to me; albeit a relatively small venue for the band’s popularity, it was impressively packed with...

Opinion: Backlash Against “Joseph” Missed the Point

Opinion: Backlash Against “Joseph” Missed the Point

Earlier this week, metal band Falling in Reverse released their new track “Joseph” in a monumental collaboration with Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and System of a Down’s Serj Tankian. Despite it being a revolutionary partnership with three of the industry’s biggest titans,...