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From NWOBHM Pioneers To One Of British Heavy Metal’s Greatest “What If?” Stories
They had the songs, the talent and the fire to conquer the world, yet somehow history took a different turn, leaving Tygers Of Pan Tang as one of the great ‘what if?‘ stories of British Heavy Metal, and a Wild Cat that still refuses to disappear…to read more click here…
musician of the month:
The Voice That Became Part Of The Legend
Interview with Jack Meille of British Heavy Metal Legends
TYGERS OF PAN TANG
by Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Jack Meille reflects on the creation of ‘Electrifyed‘, the emotional weight behind his performances, the challenge of carrying one of Britain’s great heavy metal legacies, and why the future of Tygers of Pan Tang will always matter more than nostalgia…to read more click here…
album of the month:
ALBUM OF THE MONTH:
TYGERS OF PAN TANG
‘Electrifyed‘
review by Georgina
More than four decades after helping shape the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, this legendary act returns with ‘Electrifyed‘, a powerful reminder that its riffs still bite, its melodies still matter, and the fight is far from over…to read more click here…
our newest interviews (click on the pic):
Interview with Germany Based Female Fronted Garage Punk Quartet
LEMONGRAB
by Fok ‘bs’
Interview with Canadian Thrash Act
OMBRA
by Fok ‘bs’
Beyond The Agent Lists
ROCK HARD FESTIVAL GREECE 2026
Organiser Sakis Frangos interviewed
by Fok ‘bs’
Interview with German Black Metal Outfit
HKSPK
by Fok ‘bs’
Interview with Norwegian Groove Metal Band
DIAVOLA
by Fok ‘bs’
the webzine #15 September 26
Our fifteenth issue of the Radio Highway Pirates Monthly Web-zine is out!
Just like before, you can download the zine for free in PDF format.
01 METAL PR GUIDE
by GlobMetal Promotions
02 ACID DEATH
(Greece – Death Metal)
03 ALBUM OF THE MONTH: ADVENT HORIZON – Falling Together
(USA – Progressive Rock)
04 FROLIC
(USA – Thrash Metal)
05 3RD VAIN
(USA – Groove Metal)
06 THE SPACELORDS
(Germany – Psychedelic Rock)
07 BÖLLVERK
(Germany – Heavy Metal)
08 UNDERTAKERS
(Italy – Extreme Metal)
09 SHIVERWOOD SHADE
(India – Modern Metal)
10 RISEN CROW
(Italy – Melodic Power Metal)
11 SKYRACER
(England – Pop Rock)
12 ELECTRIC PYTHON
(USA – Heavy Rock’n’Roll)
13 POWERLÖAD
(Canada – Heavy Rock’n’Roll)
14 RISING INSANE
(Germany – Metalcore)
15 THE RORTS
(Australia – Heavy Rock’n’Roll)
16 WIZARD TATTOO
(USA – Doom Rock)
17 ANNA KIARA
(Russia – Symphonic Metal)
18 OMBRA
(Canada – Heavy Metal)
19 DIAVOLA
(Norway – Groove Metal)
20 FIRESKY
(International – AOR)
21 OCCULT MASTER
(Finland – Heavy Metal)
22 EL SAGUARO
(Portugal – Psychedelic Rock)
23 VOODOO QUEEN
(France – Hard Rock)
24 TYGERS OF PAN TANG
(England – Heavy Metal)
25 HKSPK
(Germany – Black Metal)
26 NOVACAINE FESTIVAL
(England – Modern Metal)
27 HYPERDUMP
(France – Modern Metal)
28 HOT ROD
(Italy – Glam Metal)
29 I
(USA – Grunge Rock)
30 FAMOUS STRANGERS
(Canada – Heavy Metal)
31 TRISKELYON
(Canada – Thrash Metal)
32 VICTORIA LIES
(Canada – Metalcore)
33 OVER TIME
(Croatia – Progressive Rock)
34 LEMONGRAB
(Germany – Garage Rock)
35 ARC OF DYAD
(Australia – Heavy Metal)
36 KORPSESOTURI
(Finland – Death Metal)
37 HRAFNABLÓT
(Iceland – Folk Metal)
38 THE DUNGBEETLE CONSPIRACY
(Switzerland – Alternative Rock)
39 THE WIZARD
(Fantasy Stories – by Fokion Triantafyllidis)
news from the highway (click on the pic):
Freedom Beyond The Freedom To Consume
Interview with Germany Based Female Fronted Garage Punk Quartet
LEMONGRAB
by Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Lemongrab talk about the meaning of freedom, the economics of being a DIY band, Yoko Ono and the way women are remembered in music history, love through the language of capitalism, the role of irony, artistic imperfection, and why understanding exactly what Lemongrab are might ultimately destroy part of what makes them interesting…to read more click here…
Columbian Melodic Death Metal Force
ESHTADUR
Set To Release Album
‘In Darkness, All Shadows Gone‘
Colombian melodic death metal outfit Eshtadur will release their new album, ‘In Darkness, All Shadows Gone‘, on October 2nd, 2026, a twelve track record four years in the making that combines melodic death and black metal with a real symphonic orchestra, layered vocals, Tuvan voices and a concept rooted in mysticism, transformation and the search for the self…to read more click here…
Inside The Fragile Human Mind
Interview with Canadian Thrash Act
OMBRA
by Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Giuseppe Criniti, vocals and lead guitar, and Marco Sisti, rhythm guitar and bass, discuss the psychological world behind ‘Night Terror’, the importance of ambiguity, the influence of Montreal, the friendship at the heart of Ombra, and why sometimes music can express what words cannot…to read more click here…
American Heavy Metal Band
B.F. RAID
Released Album
‘Combat Zone‘
Massachusetts heavy metal band B.F. Raid have released full length album, ‘Combat Zone‘, a ten song record that turns the streets, memories and changing face of Greater Boston into something close to a musical documentaryl…to read more click here…
Creating The Shows Others Cannot Offer
Beyond The Agent Lists
ROCK HARD FESTIVAL GREECE 2026
Organiser Sakis Frangos interviewed
by Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Sakis Frangos talks about the ideas and difficult decisions behind Rock Hard Festival Greece, the balance between a Metal fan’s passion and financial reality, the peculiarities of the Greek audience, the lessons learned from the festival’s first edition, and why there is simply no point in creating just another festival…to read more click here…
Swiss Heavy Alt-Rock Quartet
THE DUNGBEETLE CONSPIRACY
Released Album
‘The Dungbeetle Conspiracy‘
Geneva based heavy alternative rock outfit The Dungbeetle Conspiracy have released their self titled debut album via Urgence Disk Records, delivering eleven tracks built around heavy guitars, strong melodies and the darker atmosphere of nineties alternative rock…to read more click here…
Where Darkness Leaves Its Scars
Interview with German Black Metal Outfit
HKSPK
by Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Jim, vocals and lead guitar, talks about the meaning behind ‘Heimkehr’, the real experiences that found their way into its lyrics, the importance of imperfection, the freedom of interpretation, and why returning home does not necessarily mean returning unchanged…to read more click here…
Icelandic Female-Fronted
Folk Metal Act
HRAFNABLÓT
Set To Release Album
‘Guðlaugar Saga‘
Icelandic sorcerous folk metal outfit Hrafnablót are set to release their debut album, ‘Guðlaugar Saga‘, on September 11th, 2026, presenting an ambitious concept record deeply rooted in the folklore, history, magick and musical traditions of their homeland…to read more click here…
the wizard
The Wizard – The Tale of the Two Kingdoms
by Fokion Triantafyllidis
at radio highway pirates
Once upon a time, on an evening when the last light had faded behind the Black Forest and the stars began to sew their silver threads across the heavens, the old and wise wizard sat upon the veranda of his little wooden cottage.
His rocking chair creaked softly beneath him.
Back and forth.
Back and forth.
The forest was peaceful.
Then came the little night owl.
She flew from between the dark pines and settled upon the railing beside the old man.
But this night she brought no cheerful greeting.
“Master,” she asked at once, “why are there wars?”…to read more click here…
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