An anarcho-libertarian and his unapologetic playlist
Quinn Cozens is an anarcho-libertarian, and one whose taste in music reflects his unapologetic nature with some kick-ass anthems.
He’s the guy who looks at the rubble of the old world, shrugs off the state’s propaganda, and builds something better from scratch.
His taste in music? Exactly what you’d expect: Unapologetic, rebellious, and dripping with defiance. Here are the 12 tracks that define him, and why they’d be blasting from his playlist as he takes on the world that ended in one cataclysmic moment.
His playlist that you’re getting contains a mixture of different subgenres of metal and punk rock. Some are upbeat and hopeful, while others feature dark and cynical themes. Check out the playlist, and take a deep dive into this 13-song track.
1 – Mystery of a Blood Red Rose, Avantasia
Quinn has that gut feeling that something’s coming. This song, with its ominous build-up and gothic drama, mirrors the tension he feels. It’s his soundtrack for those late nights staring at the small-city skyline, knowing deep down that the world can’t keep running on lies forever.
2 – Help is on the Way, Rise Against
Quinn hates the smug way elites pretend everything’s under control. This song gives him hope in the people willing to stand up and fight back against those politicians and systems that survive on false promises. It’s his proof that there are others out there who see through the B.S., and that maybe one day the charade will end.
3 – Deathwish, Stand Atlantic (featuring Nothing Nowhere)
This track’s Quinn’s quiet admission that he ain’t afraid to burn his career down if it means staying true to himself. It’s reckless, defiant, and a little self-destructive, the perfect mirror for the guy who’s already picking fights with his editors and burning bridges in the sports world.
4 – In the End, Linkin Park
When the world feels pointless, this is Quinn’s go-to. It captures his sense that no matter how hard he works, the system’s rigged. This song makes him angry enough to keep writing, resisting, and calling out hypocrisy even when it costs him.
5 – Save the World, Powerquest
Quinn’s no complainer. He believes the world can be better, freer, and saner. This power metal anthem reminds him that there’s something worth pursuing, even if he doesn’t yet know how far that fight will take him.
6 – Welcome to the Black Parade, My Chemical Romance
Quinn ain’t exactly Mr. Sunshine. Hell, he’s a ticking time bomb. This song reminds him grief can transform into something powerful. That even when life feels like one long funeral march, he can pick up the flag and keep going.
7 – Underclass Hero, Sum 41
If you tell Quinn to “respect authority” right now, this is the song he blasts while flipping you off. He’s done with sheeple who tell him to stay in line, keep quiet, and pay his dues. This track is his way of saying he’d rather be an underclass hero than a model citizen. I can hear Quinn singing, “Fuck elitists, we don’t need this, We’re the elite of just alright,” at the top of his lungs every time someone “above him” pisses him off.
8 – Black Winter Night, DragonForce
Quinn may be a cynic, but he’s also a dreamer. And this song feeds the part of him that craves adventure. It’s fast, relentless, and just a little wild. The perfect prelude to the chaos about to hit his life.
9 – The Last Stand, Sabaton
This one’s a mindset for Quinn. He’s already bracing himself for some kind of personal last stand, whether it’s against a tyrannical sports scene fused with DEI and ESG initiatives or a collapsing culture. Little does he know how literal that “last stand’s” about to become.
10 – Different World, Iron Maiden
Quinn’s never believed things have to stay the way they are. This song’s his quiet rebellion, his belief that a different world’s possible, if someone’s got it in them to tear down the old one and start over.
11 – The Permanent Rain, The Dangerous Summer
Quinn carries his share of scars. This song hits home because it feels like living under constant overcast skies. It’s the perfect metaphor for someone who’s lived a bittersweet life and waiting for the storm to finally break.
12 – I’ll Be Your Hero by Rhapsody of Fire
This is Quinn’s reminder that even in a broken world, he can still be someone’s hero. It’s cheesy, and he probably wouldn’t admit out loud how much it gets to him, but it’s the perfect note of motivation before his life changes forever.
13 – Undead – Hollywood Undead
This one’s pure fuel. Quinn blasts this when the haters come out, the comment section fills with trolls, and when angry emails from readers who can’t handle his columns stack his inbox. It’s his way of saying, “Yeah, I hear you, and I’m still here.” This track gives him the swagger to keep going, speak his mind, and never care about who he offends.
From the above list alone, you can make out Quinn’s an ultra-complex character. He’s got scars on the inside, and he’s not afraid to show them. But don’t you dare call him ‘vulnerable,’ or someone who needs a support system to get by.
No, Quinn’s independent as hell and, when everyone else panics, he’s more than an unsung leader. Need proof? Check out how his story erupts in Beyond the Lost Horizon.
