{"product_id":"headbang-2012-opeth-turkish-mag-turkey-van-halen-lamb-of-god-lacuna-coil","title":"Headbang 2012 Opeth Turkish Mag Turkey Van Halen Lamb of God Lacuna Coil","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadbang Magazine – “Opeth: Celebrating Five Years in Istanbul” – Issue #58, February 2012 – Turkish Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadbang was one of Turkey’s leading rock and heavy metal magazines, playing an important role in the development of the country’s metal scene and culture. First published in March 2007 as a free monthly supplement to Blue Jean magazine, it featured interviews with Turkish and international bands, album and concert reviews, music history features, and collectible posters. Its publication continued until September 2020, documenting more than a decade of rock and metal culture in Turkey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Turkish-language issue, dated February 2012, is the 58th issue of Headbang and features Swedish progressive metal band Opeth on the cover under the headline “Celebrating Five Years in Istanbul.” The issue marks the magazine’s fifth anniversary and highlights Opeth’s distinctive place in progressive metal ahead of their March 6 concert in Istanbul. Other features trace Van Halen’s musical history and guitarist Eddie Van Halen’s four-decade journey, while an interview with Lamb of God bassist John Campbell explores the band’s aggressive musical identity and their album Resolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine also includes a conversation with Orphaned Land vocalist Kobi Farhi about peace, friendship, the band’s connection with Turkey, and proceeds related to the Van earthquake. Another interview with Lacuna Coil vocalist Cristina Scabbia examines the dark themes and vocal dynamics of the album Dark Adrenaline. Combining progressive metal, heavy metal history, contemporary album coverage, and interviews exploring music’s cultural connections, this issue offers a snapshot of the international metal scene as presented by a Turkish publication in 2012.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Publication: Headbang Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Issue Number: 58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Date: February 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Format: Rock and heavy metal magazine, originally launched as a free supplement to Blue Jean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cover Feature: Opeth, under the headline “Celebrating Five Years in Istanbul,” ahead of their March 6 concert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Band Coverage: Features, interviews, and articles on Opeth, Van Halen, Lamb of God, Orphaned Land, and Lacuna Coil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Featured Albums: Resolution by Lamb of God and Dark Adrenaline by Lacuna Coil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Special Topics: Eddie Van Halen’s musical legacy, progressive metal, the fifth anniversary of Headbang, music and peace, and Orphaned Land’s connection with Turkey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Collectible Interest: Turkish heavy metal magazines, Opeth memorabilia, 2010s metal culture, progressive metal, and vintage music journalism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50563184328842,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_286730cc-b01d-44d2-9646-4f18b0f97823.jpg?v=1792942911","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/headbang-2012-opeth-turkish-mag-turkey-van-halen-lamb-of-god-lacuna-coil","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}