Paul Benjamin Osterlund
Turkey's Death Metal Scene Thrives Despite Government Repression
With an authoritarian strongman in office and music venues scarce, brutal bands like Engulfed and Hellsodomy are still keeping the faith in Ankara and Istanbul.
The Owner of Turkey's Prison-Themed Cafe Swears It's Not Political
At Haft, the employees taking your order wear orange jumpsuits, the elevator has a height chart perfect for mugshot selfies, and there is a cell complete with bars and a prison-style urinal. (Management prefers that customers not use the urinal.)