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The early years of Iron Maiden tell a story of chaos, determination, and raw ambition.
From the smoky pubs of East London to the rise of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, this is where the foundations were laid – long before the stadiums, the legends, and ‘The Number of the Beast’ changed everything…to read more click here…
musician of the month:
Staying True: Why Compromise Was Never an Option
Interview with guitarist STEVE LYNCH (Autograph)
by Fok ’bs’
In this interview with guitarist Steve Lynch (Autograph, Network 23, Blue Neptune) Fok ’bs’ dives into the mindset of a player who never followed trends, but instead built his own identity through innovation, instinct, and uncompromising creativity…to read more click here…
our newest interviews (click on the pic):
Interview with the Finnish
Melodic Death Metal Band
AS THE SUN FALLS
by Fok ’bs’
No Compromise, No Labels
Interview with Mirco
from the German Thrashers
SERVATOR
by Fok ’bs’
Inside the World of
HAUTAJAISYCÖ
Interview with Janne Partanen
by Maria Stella Tsatsi
Psychedelic Kraut Rock Act
BLKE
in conversation with Fok ’bs’
Ina Salaj of the German Psych/Prog Band
CRIMSON ROOTS
Interview by Fok ’bs’
Songs Written Between Lakes And Shadows
Interview with the Finnish
Melodic Death Metal Band
AS THE SUN FALLS
by Fok ’bs’
In this interview with Fok ’bs’, the band speaks about atmosphere, identity, the influence of Finland’s forests and lakes, and why emotional honesty matters more than technical excess…to read more click here…
French Heavy Metal Act
SEVEN METAL SINS
is set to Release Debut Album
‘Legacy Of Chaos’
Forged from experience but driven by a renewed sense of urgency, French heavy metal outfit Seven Metal Sins arrive with ‘Legacy Of Chaos‘, their debut full-length album, set for release on June 5th, 2026 via Rockshots Records…to read more click here…
British Alt-Rock Group
MERCERS
are set to Release Single
‘Cleanse/Repeat’
UK alternative rock newcomers MERCERS turn anger and anxiety into a fierce sonic statement with the release of their explosive new single ‘Cleanse/Repeat‘, taken from the upcoming debut EP ‘The Liminal Tapes‘…to read more click here…
Three Decades of Defiance:
No Compromise, No Labels
Interview with Mirco
from the German Thrashers
SERVATOR
by Fok ’bs’
In this interview, Mirco opens up about evolution, instinct, and why staying true to your own sound matters more than ever…to read more click here…
THE FAR WORST
Hard Rock From the USA
The Far Worst, a female-fronted hard rock outfit, have been steadily building momentum with a sound that fuses classic rock swagger with a modern, hard-hitting edge…to read more click here…
Finnish Stoner Metal Outfit
DISTRESSED
Release Album
‘Made of Stone’
With ‘Made of Stone‘, Finnish stoner rock/metal outfit Distressed return not just with a follow-up to their 2023 debut ‘Nothing For No One‘, but with a record that feels broader, bolder, and far more ambitious in scope…to read more click here…
the wizard
The Wizard and the Tale of Adana
by Fokion Triantafyllidis
at Radio Highway Pirates
Once upon a time, when stories still wandered freely through the night…
At the edge of a quiet forest lived an old, wise wizard who spent his evenings listening to the whisper of the wind and distant worlds.
One night, the little night owl appeared beside him, her voice trembling:
“Please… tell me a beautiful story. My heart is heavy.”
The wizard smiled softly and began to speak.
A very old tale.
Older than sorrow itself.
The story of Adana, Princess of the East…
…to read more click here…
