Emma Bogue
ebogue8@gmail.com
“I feel like I’m the most gorgeous gremlin ever”: Women in metal aren’t the problem, misogyny is
‘“I feel like i’m the most gorgeous gremlin ever”: Women in metal aren't the problem, misogyny is’ offers an unfiltered, candid snapshot into the everyday of women who are approaching heavy metal music, the historically male dominated genre, in the most novel and boundary breaking ways. A focal point in this piece is the new embracing of ‘hyper-femininity’ within metal music and how it challenges our expectations of what it means to be ‘metal’, politically and aesthetically. The piece also questions the systemic issues within metal music scenes; Do misogynistic attitudes still prevail and what does this mean for the musicians, fans and journalists who are redefining this genre? I also asked 144 anonymous female participants in a global survey if misogyny still exists within the structures of these scenes. The answers may surprise you.
@helloiamlewis
Prop Shop (Photojournalism)
Lani, 23, is a skilled sculptor, mask maker and prop/costume designer who grew up on the gritty, creatively innovative, smog ridden landscape of south London. He is also the love of my life. Since being introduced to Slipknot at the age of 12, Lani has been crafting custom masks and surpassing industry expectations beyond creative comprehension. He has worked with the likes of Sleep Token, Static Dress and Whitechapel as well as Gladiator 2 (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025). This photo-essay takes place at his south Norwood workplace where when dusk falls, innovation arises. He is adding the final touches to a custom Yoda sculpt which will then go on to molding and casting it into a wearable mask. This is a wonky love letter to my ingenious Lani, a most talented man with a brilliant mind.
