top story:
Before Heavy Metal became a worldwide phenomenon, before arenas were filled with thousands of fans wearing black shirts and denim jackets, there was a generation of bands that had to create this world from nothing.
Among the most important and influential names of that era, one band stands above many others:
Judas Priest…to read more click here…
musician of the month:
Four Decades Of Noise, Chaos And Truth
Argy of
NIGHTSTALKER
interviewed by Fok ‘bs’
In this special ‘Musician of the Month‘ feature, Argy talks about the early days of the Athens scene, the transition from drummer/singer to frontman, the meaning behind Nightstalker’s identity, the realities of a life in rock, personal battles, and why music remained the place he always returned to…to read more click here…
album of the month:
ALBUM OF THE MONTH:
SEVEN METAL SINS
‘Legacy Of Chaos’
Heavy Metal Review
Every band has a story to tell, but with their debut album ‘Funeral Fund‘, Greek rock outfit Dismiss deliver more than just a collection of songs, they create a statement and the soundtrack of a new beginning…to read more click here…
our newest interviews (click on the pic):
Interview with Frank van der Ploeg of Dutch Thrash Metal Band
ATMORAN
by Fok ‘bs’
Interview with Colombian Canada Based Thrash Metal Outfit
ETERNAL DRAK
by Fok ‘bs’
Ted of American Sludge Grunge Act
GOODNIGHT SKY
interviewed by Fok ‘bs’
Canadian Metalcore Act
AS OCEANS DIVIDE
interviewed by Fok ‘bs’
Patrick Gagliardi & Greg Fraser
of Canadian Hard Rock Outfit
STORM FORCE
Interview by Fok ‘bs’
American Heavy Metal Act
LEGACY OF SOULS
Released Single
‘Heaven in My Eyes’
On July 24, 2026, Legacy of Souls officially introduced itself with its debut single, ‘Heaven in My Eyes‘, offering the first glimpse of what promises to be an exciting new chapter…to read more click here…
NOVACAINE FESTIVAL 2026
Full Line Up Announced
November 28th
Novacaine Festival has unveiled a major expansion of its 2026 lineup, bringing an impressive collection of modern metal, alternative rock and punk acts to Corporation in Sheffield…to read more click here…
Australian Heavy Rock’n’Roll Trio
THE RORTS
Released EP
‘Big Decisions’
Australian rock trio The Rorts have officially introduced themselves with the release of their debut EP, ‘Big Decisions‘, a spirited collection of songs that captures the raw energy of classic rock and roll while adding a fresh indie rock edge…to read more click here…
French Female-Fronted Fuzz Stoner/Hard Rock Outfit
VOODOO QUEEN
Released Album
‘Violet Crown’
French fuzz stoner, hard rock quartet Voodoo Queen continue to build momentum with the release of the official music video for ‘Bright Cage‘ one of the standout tracks from their album, ‘Violet Crown‘…to read more click here…
Discovering ‘Slaying Bluebeard’
Belgian Hard Rock Artist
DANI HART’s
Debut EP
Following the release of the powerful single ‘No More‘, Dani Hart continued her momentum with the independent EP ‘Slaying Bluebeard‘, released on January 31, 2025…to read more click here…
Discovering ‘Surfaces’
Finnish Modern Metal Quartet
CARDINAL FLEET’s
Debut EP
Although it was released on April 11, 2025, ‘Surfaces‘ remains an impressive introduction to Finnish newcomers Cardinal Fleet, a debut EP that showcases a band unafraid to explore the many dimensions of modern heavy music…to read more click here…
the wizard
The Wizard – The Tale of the Child Within
by Fokion Triantafyllidis
at Radio Highway Pirates
Once upon a night, when the moon was high and the forest lay quiet beneath a blanket of silver, the little night owl flew once more to the veranda of the old and wise wizard.
There he sat, as he always did, in his wooden rocking chair, listening to the whispers of the trees and the songs of the distant stars.
The little owl landed beside him and, as was her habit, spoke without delay:
“Wise man, tell me about age.”
The old wizard smiled, for he was always delighted whenever his little student came to him with a question.
“Ah, my little night owl,”
he said,
“people often give too much…to read more click here…
