Heavy metal writing
Albums, bands and the nights that made them
Label-style writing on heavy metal: album guides, band histories, record collecting and the live shows where all of it gets loud.
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How to Wash a Band T Shirt Without Ruining It (2026)
Learn how to wash a band t shirt without ruining it in : check the care label, use cold water and mild…
How to Plan a Metal Festival Trip on a Budget (October 2026)
Learn how to plan a metal festival trip on a budget in : set a total cap, book the ticket first, compare…
How Concert Presales Actually Work: A Complete Fan’s Guide (2026)
Learn how concert presales actually work in , why tickets are held back, how presale codes and waiting rooms operate, fees, and…
How to Avoid Overpaying for Concert Tickets: 9 Checks (2026)
Learn how to avoid overpaying for concert tickets in by comparing all-in fees, resale prices, ticket tiers, purchase timing and real resale…
How Merch Tables Work at Concerts: A Practical Guide 2026
Learn how merch tables work at concerts, from load-in setup and payment systems to inventory tracking, buyer flow, and settling the takings…
Can You Bring a Camera to a Concert? Complete Guide 2026
Can you bring a camera to a concert? Learn venue camera rules, what gear passes security, recording bans, and how to shoot…
How to Get Barricade Spot at a Show: Tips That Work (2026)
How to get barricade spot at a show in with a practical plan for tickets, arrival timing, floor access, positioning, venue rules…
Why Your Ears Ring After a Show: Loud Music Risks (October 2026)
Why your ears ring after a show, how loud live music really is in decibels, what to do in the next 48…
Are Earplugs Bad for Concert Sound Quality? An Honest Guide 2026
Are earplugs bad for concert sound quality? Learn which types muffle music, how to choose the right filters, and how to protect…
House style
What the writing owes the record
Pressings are not interchangeable
A reissue is not the record its first pressing was, so a guide here says which cut it is talking about.
Subgenres are signposts
Thrash, doom, death and black metal are here to lead you to the next record, never to rank the people listening.
Loud music, legible page
The music can be heavy without the page being a mess: the words carry the noise, nothing on screen shouts over them.
Inside the sleeve
Why Mausoleum Records exists
Mausoleum Records is a writing project about heavy metal records, the bands who made them and the rooms where those songs are played loud. It keeps album guides, band histories, collecting notes and live-music writing in one calm place, laid out like a catalogue rather than a fan page.