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The Curse That Refuses To Die
Belgian Death Metal Outfit
CARNAL DESECRATION
interviewed by Fok ‘bs’

In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Kristof Hectors takes us beyond the music itself, exploring the ideas behind the album’s most unsettling compositions, the relationship between imagination and fear, the value of musical imperfections and the importance of remaining faithful to one’s artistic convictions…to read more click here…

A Journey Into Gothic Darkness
American Symphonic Power Metal Legend
KAMELOT
Released Album
‘Dark Asylum‘
Review by Georgina

American symphonic power metal legends KAMELOT take listeners on a haunting journey into Gothic darkness with their fourteenth album, ‘Dark Asylum‘, combining crushing riffs, majestic orchestration and powerful melodies with a theatrical tale of psychological turmoil, faith and madness…to read more click here…

Fifteen Years And The Chemistry Of Friendship
Finnish Alternative Metal Gang
EGOKILLS
interviewed by Fok ‘bs’

In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, drummer Vilho and vocalist and guitarist Janne discuss the renewed energy behind ‘Brainbanger’, the importance of musical honesty, the relationship between beauty and ugliness, the positive potential of aggression, the value of friendship and why even a band called Egokills recognises that ego itself is not necessarily the enemy…to read more click here…

When Society Becomes Its Own Enemy
Canadian Metalcore Force
KILLED BY SORROW
interviewed by Fok ‘bs’

In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Samuel Ham, rhythm guitarist of Killed By Sorrow, discusses the changing relationship between music and consumption, the permanent damage caused by betrayal, the emotional power of restraint, the difference between perseverance and knowing when to walk away, and why true freedom may have less to do with obtaining everything we desire than with discovering what we no longer need…to read more click here…

Finding The Balance Between Darkness And Progression
Norwegian Progressive Black Metal Veterans
ENSLAVED
Set To Released Album
‘Mið‘
Review by Georgina

Norwegian progressive black metal veterans ENSLAVED return with ‘Mið‘ on October 30th, 2026, delivering an ambitious journey through crushing riffs, atmospheric soundscapes, intricate arrangements and spiritual exploration that bridges their extreme metal roots with progressive experimentation…to read more click here…

Between Ancient Myths and Modern Darkness
Netherlands-Based Gothic/Doom Metal Act
UNDER THE SHADOWS
interviewed by Fok ‘bs’

In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Under The Shadows discuss mythology, musical identity, the freedom of interpretation, collaboration, experimentation, the influence of three decades of musical experience and why the shadows we carry do not always need to disappear…to read more click here

DO OR DIE
Hardcore From Belgium

Belgian hardcore veterans DO OR DIE have been delivering crushing riffs, aggressive grooves and uncompromising energy since 1999, carrying their New York hardcore influences into a new chapter with a renewed lineup and their latest EP, ‘Resurrection‘…to read more click here…

the wizard

The Wizard and the Little Hobbit – The Tale of the Broken Heart
by Fokion Triantafyllidis
at radio highway pirates

Once upon a time, on a grey morning when mist lay heavy between the trees of the Black Forest, someone knocked upon the door of the old and wise wizard.
Three times came the knock.
Softly.
Almost as though whoever stood outside already regretted having come.
The wizard opened the door.
Before him stood the little hobbit.
His cloak hung loosely from his shoulders, his feet were muddy from the long road, and the light that usually lived in his eyes had almost disappeared.
“My little hobbit,”
said the wizard,
“what has brought you to my door so early? And why does your heart look heavier than your travelling bag?”
The hobbit tried to smile.
But he could not.
“Oh, Master,”
he whispered.
“I am lonely.”
The wizard said nothing.
“I feel lost. Forgotten. As though somewhere along the road the whole world continued without me.”
“Come inside,”
said the wizard…to read more click here…