Strange Houses by Uketsu

I got through Strange Houses in two sittings, which probably tells you everything you need to know about how gripping it is Proceed with caution however, don’t go in thinking it’s an easy...

The Lamb by Lucy Rose

The Lamb was incredibly easy to fall into. I finished it much quicker than I expected, largely because the first-person narration feels so natural and fluid. It never felt like work to read; instead...

My 6 Favourite Reads For Beginning Heavy Metal & Satanic Panic Research

Illustration by Stephen Rhodes / @stephenrhodesart   World Book Day was definitely one of my favourite days at school. The chance to dress up as a favourite character, read books all day, and...

Jorvik Viking Festival: Nordicness, Metal and Politics of the Past

I finally made it to the Jorvik Viking march this year. Four years of living in York and somehow I’d always managed to miss it. Work, weather, other plans There was always an excuse. So, when my day...

Fringe Fest 2025

Some photos from Fringe Fest 2025...

Moral Panics, Metal and Mud: Festival Season 2025

Satan Sells has been uncharacteristically quiet lately...