The Death of the Underground: How Posers Are Killing Metal and Goth

The alternative scene used to be a refuge for the outcasts, the misfits, and the ones who truly lived for the music. But now? It’s infested with posers—wannabes who slap on a band shirt from H&M and think they belong. The industry has sold out, mainstream influencers dictate what’s "acceptable," and real metal and goth are being watered down beyond recognition. In this episode of The Macabre Coven, Xavi unleashes a brutal takedown on the fake fans, the corporate parasites, and the industry plants destroying the underground. If you’re sick of seeing your scene turned into a trend for clueless tourists, this episode is for you. Gatekeeping is necessary—because if we don’t protect what’s real, the scene will die.