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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Katie Zacharia sat on the advisory board of an organization that calls for women who have abortions to be executed “in the public square,” and for pro-choice Americans to lose their right to hold public office.

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Trump’s New Press Secretary Supports the Death Penalty for Abortion Patients

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Mike Goodman @themlg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Does this mean that Grok’s porn problem is now the SI Swimsuit Issue?

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Finally, Anciients take everything up at least a couple notches. Tight and energetic at another level, their whirlwind of riffing on top of proggy song structures draws enthusiastic response from the crowd. Nice to hear some blues touches in there too. Great show! #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Bodypainted blue runes signal Ipomonia's intent to add folk to the mix. The brainchild of singer & multiinstrumentalist Maja Partsch, they alternate melancholic singing w/ djenty spells, Partsch in particular impressive on guitar. Still rough around the edges but clearly talent on display. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hailing from Aarhus, Advocacy sits at the light end of the prog spectrum. Seriously choppy start incl. tech issues after just one song. But they manage to pick themselves up, and you gotta respect the skills needed to have 3 guitars each doing their own thing at once. Pretty good actually. #MetalSky

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This is a human rights abuse worthy of prosecution under intentional law. Minimally, they should be impeached and removed for this alone.

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Proggy show tonight, as Anciients have come all the way from Canada to headline their first ever gig in Denmark. But first a couple of local support acts. #MetalSky

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Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

When Trump launched “the largest deportation operation in the history of our country” without ICE facilities to accommodate it, inhumane overcrowding was inevitable. Judge Kaplan’s 9/24 ruling shows the results. Diagrams simulating a NYC holding cell in Aug 2025 look like slave ships. 1/5

Hold Room 1(820.78 sq. ft.)
With 87 people
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Lying Down/Sitting
Diagram showing the largest tenth-floor hold room containing eighty-seven detainees in which each rectangle represents one lying-down detainee with the average height and shoulder width of an adult man and each circle represents one sitting-down detainee with the average shoulder width of an adult man. PX303, Ex. 1.

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Sam @samd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

gotta say there’s something almost poetic about Trump incentivizing less fuel efficient vehicles as the Iran war keeps pushing up the price of gas

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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

And remember, Carter was dealing with inflation that was nine or 10 points higher than what we have right now

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

With that, I choose to head home, skipping pirate metallers Skullclub who are closing the show. Copenhagen Metal Fest was great once again - such a likeable event w/ diehard fans and musicians out in force. First handful of names for 2027 dropped tonight, so I already know I'll be back. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Next up PitchBlack, an experienced death-thrash outfit that saw some positive buzz 20+ years ago. They settle nicely into a mid-tempo groove, but the music never really achieves lift-off for me. A bit more needed here. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Tonight's headliner is Afsky, the band Ole Luk founded after leaving Solbrud and probly the biggest name in Danish black atm. Their galloping, melodic style of black is delivered beautifully by a very tight band. I'm not a big black fan, but this is a great show. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Not in line early enough for my next priority, I instead opt for Embla, an experienced bunch doing post-metal w/ sprinkles of post-hardcore. Nothing wrong w/ that combo, and it's delivered energetically and on point; I could however have used a bit more variation in the songwriting. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Also, Danefae opened by letting us know the guitarist had to drop out b/c of death in the family last night. Not able to find a replacement, they've reworked their songs to have bass and drums fill out for djenty guitarwork. Which tells you something abt level of musicianship on display. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Main stage for maybe most innovative band out of Denmark in recent years, Danefae. Combining folk-ballad style singing w/ djenty instrumentation, they do things I've never heard before. Once again, they raise the game live w/ stunning vocal arrangements & cool choreography. Superb show. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Onto no. 2 stage for Carbon Tomb, new dissodeath outfit w/ 1st album out this year. Sound a bit off initially, but even w/ that fixed, it feels like their act needs a bit of finish. All members bring solid experience, but still feels like aiming for more than they're currently capable of. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Day 3, the main stage is opened by veterans Sacrificial who put out a notable album in the early 90s, then have been on/off before reforming last year. Jokingly embracing their status as oldest band on the bill, they deliver a solid set of snarling thrash, resurrecting their old material. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My final show tonight comes from Maunah, whose debut album is out today. Doom w/ folksy Nordic touches like interesting vocal techniques and the largest flute ever seen on stage. End result feels like doing shrooms & going for a forest stroll w/ a crushing doom backing band. Great stuff. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

This show also serves as the kick-off point for Baest's EU/UK tour. Go check them out if you're in the mood for some catchy death metal delivered with great showmanship. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Back to main stage for headliner Baest. A fan favorite on the Danish scene, Baest is simply a great live act. At it for 10+ years now, it still looks like they're are having a blast whenever they hit the stage. Though latest album's lighter sound means it's no longer all-out OSDM assault. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Afterwards the emcee lets us know that Vex is basically ready to record their debut album. Can't wait to hear that. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Now a festival special: Debut show from Vex, a kind of Danish metal supergroup featuring members of Konvent, Orm and Lamentari among others. Turns out they've quietly been engaged in some great songwriting, doing dark sci-fi-themed techdeath w/ grindcore touches. Two words: Blown away. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Stepped out for some food and had to skip Morild on the main stage. But check them out if atmoblack is your thing, they're great. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Hiraki is one of the event's truly avantgarde experiences. Guess it's synthpunk mixed w/ post-hardcore - frontman screaming/reciting lyrics leaned over his keys, postpunkish guitar, great drummer carrying the rhythm. Somehow the trio makes it all come together in a fascinating, artsy mix. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Main stage opens with Skarnet, straight-up muscular rock with plenty of social criticism in their lyrics. Maybe that's why they get bundled with metal? Anyways, solid stuff featuring good guitarwork and showmanship, but also feels somewhat constrained. You need to let loose, guys. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Smallest stage is opened by Parasomnia, fairly new act combining symphonic metal with touches of metalcore and nu metal. Soaring female vocals, chugging riffs, quite deep breakdowns. The sound at what is normally a theatre stage does them no favors but enthusiastic performance nonetheless. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Back at the no. 2 stage for Foreshadower, combining sludge with peaks of post-metal into dark, brooding instrumental soundscapes seeking to convey the weight of human atrocities. Capable and appropriately crushing, they open day 2 in a completely different mood than yesterday.

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Day 2 sees the full opening of the festival site including merch and food stands outside the central venue holding all three stages.

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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This is the part many Americans -- including the Bezosites at the Washington Post -- don't understand. Canadians don't see this just as a Trump thing. It's that America elected him twice, and the second time with an even bigger mandate. The problem we're addressing is America, not Trump.

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weeder @weeder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Ok that's 3 minutes, keep moving, got a lot of sad teens here.

Just 3 minutes with a mini horse or donkey improves teens' moods, study says

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Closing the night is Guttural Disgorge, a young outfit that's been making waves outside Denmark recently. However, as in previous encounters, I conclude their version of slam death is not my thing. Completely reliant on incessant groove and breakdowns, this reads too one-note for me. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Also, very cool to hear that they've got a split with New Jersey avant-gardists Replicant coming out! I'll have my ears out for that one.

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Elitist hits the gas pedal straight off, blasting away at top speed. Easily the most technical band tonight, their fast, dissonant, grinding take on death metal is delivered w/ amazing prowess - and charm, too. This is very much my jam; one of the most exciting death bands in Denmark atm. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Apart from the tongue-twisting name, brand new act Hemispherectomy seems a bit miscast for tonight as their sound relies more on hardcore than DM. But their rattatating riffs get the crowd going, and frontman Andreas Truelsen of Plaguemace fame is a huge strength. Man's a born entertainer. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Next another new name, Pertinax from Odense bringing solid deathcore full of breakdowns and enthusiastic headbanging. On-point delivery, good frontman, nice little guitar leads, impressive drumming. This is good stuff from a young band playing their first-ever Copenhagen show. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Btw props for converting Carnivore's Male Supremacy into Girl Supremacy for your only cover song!

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Opening we have Braindead, new act w/ distinction of being Denmark's only all-female OSDM band. Immensely cool to see 4 young women w/ that passion, but also means they get thrown into limelight rather quickly. Still, showing skills and lots to build on; looking forward to following them. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This weekend I'm at Copenhagen Metal Fest which features only Danish bands across three days and three stages. Great place to catch new names and up&comers of the local scene. First day is a themed warm-up night with five bands on the no. 2 stage - this year focusing on death metal. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Brilliant album. My favorite from Death.

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Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The core economic pitch for Trump's mass deportations was "fewer immigrants means more jobs for Americans. Unsurprisingly, that's just not happening Instead of rising, prime-age employment rates for native-born Americans fell to the lowest levels in more than four years in data released today

A graph of prime-age employment rates for native and foreign-born

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Complete change of pace with headliners Crypt Sermon of Philadelphia. Loads of atmosphere and melody in their 70s laced epic doom. Very skillfully delivered ...and man, does Brooks Wilson have a great voice. Excellent show. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Next up another local band, Slyngel bringing speed/black with a splash of black'n'roll. The corpsepainted, cape-wearing frontwoman does her best to get everyone to join Team Satan, and their appropriately lo-fi riffing draws enthusiastic response from the crowd.

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Post-summer opening at one of Copenhagen's underground venues. First up new local outfit Rogue Trader, sporting disappointingly little space armor considering they're named after a WH40k spinoff. They play competent metallic hardcore, guitar shredding almost taking them into speed metal. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Today at 3rd installation of Copenhagen's Sort Vejfest (=Black Block Party). Hosted by an alt lifestyle shop by appropriating the median strip of the road in front, setting up stage, drinks and merch stands, featuring a handful of bands. Nice little event w community written all over it. #MetalSky

Black Block Party 2026, musical event in Copenhagen, Denmark

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Btw, a setlist featuring 14 songs from the Angela era and only three from the Alissa era tells you something about where Hart's vocals lie in that range. And it was good to have some more snarl back. #MetalSky

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kapollo @kapollo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Lauren Hart is a beast. You'll know if you're familiar with her work in Once Human. However much respect I have for Alissa White-Gluz, the change is working. In Copenhagen tonight, Arch Enemy felt more vibrant and punchy than they have for years. Great to see them in a smallish venue, too. #MetalSky

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Daniel Drezner @dandrezner.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Is it me or does this description of “the status quo for decades” bear zero resemblance with reality? www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/u...

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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

there’s my president rooting for his future home argentina

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