Metal bands embrace mask-wearing trend, raising identity and

Several metal bands, including Ghost and Sleep Token, have adopted mask-wearing as a trend, prompting discussions on identity and performance. Alpha, the frontman of Gaerea, described the challenges of performing in a mask during a cramped Stuttgart show, where he blacked out from heatstroke. The phenomenon mirrors a longstanding evolution in the genre’s theatricality and expression.

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