In this episode of the series “Pod Friends” of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, Kiki welcomes fellow Metal journalist Karina Coss from Henki Press. They discuss their friendship, their journeys into metal journalism, and the cultural nuances of music in Finland and Latin America.
Karina shares her journey from being a music lover to bringing Henki Press, her online metal magazine, to life. The conversation also touches on the role of gossip in the metal community, the challenges of being a female journalist, and the impact of artists like Bad Bunny on cultural conversations.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
02:32 Friendship and Connection in the Metal Scene
04:31 The Birth of Henki Press
12:41 The Journey into Journalism
19:37 Gossip in the Metal Scene: A Deeper Look
25:03 Reclaiming Gossip: A Feminist Perspective
Recorded on October 15th, 2025.
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