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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 12h

If you're not hip to what @kiddbanditpro.bsky.social is doing, I suggest you remedy that. This is one hell of a chat I got to have earlier this year.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 12h

Happy birthday to @kiddbanditpro.bsky.social! Check out our interview with her from earlier this year: numetalagenda.com/interview/in...

INTERVIEW: Kidd Bandit Talks Music, Wrestling As A Performance, & Thirst Traps

The Protagonist of Pro Wrestling ruminates on her career so far, the pitfalls of social media, and wrestling icons like Zack Sabre Jr.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 13h

Oh jesus, not McFascism.

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darkschoir.bsky.social @darkschoir.bsky.social · 3d

This Wednesday at MoonShine Nightclub, Free for 21 & over, doors at 8pm!

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 5d

I remember finding this CD at a flea market at my hometown's fall festival some years back. No I'm not that old, shush. This album is older than me, but damn if it doesn't still slap.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 5d

Today, Deftones' debut LP 'Adrenaline' turns 30. How does this nu metal classic hold up? numetalagenda.com/wishing-for-...

Wishing For The Real One: Deftones' 'Adrenaline' At 30

Celebrating 30 years of Deftones blessing our ears.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 7d

Trippy as all hell, but these guys have my attention.

ReGen Magazine @regenmag.bsky.social · 7d

News: Zero Swann debuts unsettling video for "The Prismal Seed," appearing on upcoming sophomore album

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News: Zero Swann debuts unsettling video for "The Prismal Seed," appearing on upcoming sophomore album

Washington, DC-based improv-psych outfit Zero Swann has premiered the music video for “The Prismal Seed,” taken from the upcoming Benefactor. Directed by Zero Swann leader Jeremy Moore, the video is s...

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 8d

I know for a fact that more folks have Ghostface costumes out there than there are people doing the AI photo trend thing. Come on, y'all. Get creative.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 10d

Bad Bunny is playing the Super Bowl, which is genuinely wonderful. Also means I'll be getting to take some people off my socials should they complain about it.

Just cuz it's not your speed doesn't mean people don't like it.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 10d

I found 'Chocolate Starfish' on CD at a flea market in my hometown's fall festival when I was in middle school. Would not have called them getting a #1 in 2025, but fuck yeah for it.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 10d

Limp Bizkit are back on top in the year of our lord 2025. You love to see it. numetalagenda.com/news/story/f...

Fred Durst Tops Morgan Wallen–And The Charts! Limp Bizkit Land First #1 Hit In 25 Years

When they're hot, they're hot.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 10d

This is one of my favorite newer bands, and I am SAT for whatever 'Soul Rot' brings. Get hip to these guys if you're not already.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 10d

Artio are bringing their brand of queer rage to a new album in January. numetalagenda.com/artio-announ...

Artio Announce Sophomore Album 'Soul Rot' For January 2026 Release

Following "Split Soul" and "The Devil You Know," the Leeds-based alt-rockers have their sights set on album number two.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 12d

Cannot wait to celebrate Havok's birthday tonight with two of my favorite music genres serving as the soundtrack.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 12d

Tonight in Toledo, OH, Frankies and @theination.bsky.social host Industrial Metal vs Nu Metal!
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The Ination Bringing "Industrial Metal vs Nu Metal" Clash To Frankies

The iconic Frankies will play host to the event, which will also serve as DJ Havok's birthday bash.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 12d

This Sunday marks 25 years since the FDA approved mifepristone as a safe, effective medication to end a pregnancy.

A quarter century later, the Trump administration is using junk science to try to strip away access.

We'll never stop fighting for the reproductive health care we need and deserve.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 14d

As a part of @theination.bsky.social and the editor-in-chief of @numetalagenda.bsky.social, I am contractually obligated to go to this one.

I mean, I was going to anyway, but you get the idea.

This Friday!

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 15d

So what I'm hearing is that Hate Dept. got called into a meeting with HR. Got it.

Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 21d

CUT DOWN THE ALTAR. So happy for Spiritbox.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 21d

Spiritbox have notched their first Gold record with "Circle With Me": numetalagenda.com/news/story/s...

Spiritbox Earns First Gold RIAA Certification For "Circle With Me"

This could all be yours.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 23d

From lost media to viral sensation. This is one hell of a story.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 23d

From the desk of the CEO of nu metal himself comes this extraordinary tale about a band that saw an explosion in popularity thanks to the power of social media.
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Nervepitch Are Blowing Up. How?

How a Long Defunct Canadian Nu Metal Band Went From Lost Media to Viral Sensation in Two Years

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 25d

I am speaking this into existence. Do some shoegaze-y shit with "Gabriela." Do some weird 8 string fuckshit with "Gnarly." I fucking NEED this.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 25d

Deftones x KATSEYE collab when? If Lara Raj gets her way, sooner than you think. numetalagenda.com/news/story/k...

KATSEYE's Lara Loves Deftones

The global pop star professes her love of metal, which could describe everything with one single word.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 25d

I am. SO READY for this.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 25d

Less than one week until SPIT XXV, frontwoman Morgan Lander shares her thoughts: numetalagenda.com/news/story/k...

Kittie's Morgan Lander Talks About The Reason For 'Spit XXV': "A Really Cool Way to Celebrate"

Times have changed—and so have these songs.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 25d

New Bizkit is actually genuinely fire.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 25d

Babe wake up, new Limp Bizkit just dropped: numetalagenda.com/limp-bizkit-...

Limp Bizkit // "Making Love to Morgan Wallen"

It’s now officially uncontroversial to say that Fred Durst is good.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 26d

Fun fact: my piece on WWF Smackdown: Just Bring It in this list was my first contribution for @numetalagenda.bsky.social. Sunrise, sunset, etc.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 26d

Today is National Video Game Day! Check out our Beginner's Guide to Nu Metal Video Games from last year: numetalagenda.com/feature/a-be...

A Beginner's Guide to Nu-Metal Video Games

They confounded your parents and made your sleepovers magical. Read our list of nu metal's greatest games now.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 27d

I am here for ALL of this.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 27d

Big things for nu representation in the drag world: numetalagenda.com/news/story/t...

The Twisted Transitioner Selected As Opener For Sasha Colby's "Stripped II" Tour

Our favorite nu metal drag king landed a huge gig for spooky szn.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · 29d

This was such a fun interview. If you're not following Kidd Bandit yet, fix that ASAP.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · 29d

Our own @luciazliner.bsky.social sat down with @kiddbanditpro.bsky.social to talk about music in pro wrestling, anime protagonists, and those damn rental chairs.
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INTERVIEW: Kidd Bandit Talks Music, Wrestling As A Performance, & Thirst Traps

The Protagonist of Pro Wrestling ruminates on her career so far, the pitfalls of social media, and wrestling icons like Zack Sabre Jr.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · Sep 8

This one hit me in a place. Having attempted nearly 5 years ago myself, seeing DOK carry forward without their fallen brother is a hell of a story, and Adam Ramey left us on one hell of a record with Yokai.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · Sep 4

RIP Adam Ramey. numetalagenda.com/review/album...

Album Review: Dropout Kings // 'Yokai'

RIP Adam Ramey. Thank you for everything.

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · Sep 8

I had a great time with Macon Blair's The Toxic Avenger, and The Killer Nutz were a great group of goons.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · Sep 8

ICP who? The new Toxic Avenger has a "monstercore" group known as The Killer Nutz. numetalagenda.com/news/story/t...

'The Toxic Avenger' Remake Features A Nu Metal Band: Check Out The Killer Nutz

The remake of the Troma classic features a band who call themselves "monstercore."

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's the REAL most wonderful time of the year as we approach Halloween... time to crack open some classics.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · Sep 8

We're coming up to the spookiest time of the year... what horror movies would you consider the most nu? #nusky

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Lucia Z. Liner @luciazliner.bsky.social · Sep 6

This has been one of the weirdest tours to follow along with.

The Nu Metal Agenda @numetalagenda.bsky.social · Sep 6

As if the MetLife masturbator wasn't bad enough, we now have a Chicago shitter: numetalagenda.com/news/story/c...

Concertgoer At System of a Down Chicago Show Takes Dump, Baffles Many

That sure as hell isn't a terracotta pie.

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