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Whether it’s a less than amicable split with their former band or an unfulfilled urge to pursue a different path of musical creativity, the biggest names in the metal world have tried going solo at one point. However, it takes a certain caliber of artist to hold up a career under their name alone, whether it’s a long-term departure from their status quo or a temporary break to fill a career gap.
Many have tried, but few have succeeded in creating a name for themselves without the bands that got them there. We’ve gathered the 15 best solo metal careers that made a difference to the metal landscape around them, from
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TransvioletIn affecting change or raising awareness of inequality, It’s easy to share supportive messages or resources via Instagram stories – and those help. But to actually give support through your own business or enterprise can take a little more work.
“It’s crazy but, still, to this day, if you look at songs on the radio it’s still mostly white men, especially in the alternative space – 90% of the alternative artists on the radio are men, and most of those are white,” says Sarah McTaggart, lead vocalist of Southern California-based band Transviolet. For its extensive fall club tour, Transviolet is picking direct support from local artists in the LGBTQ+/people of color space for for each of its shows, with the goal of helping to even the playing field and help give local artists an audience.
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