top story:
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO METAL PR
How to Actually Get Covered by the Underground
by Kostya from GlobMetal Promotions
Underground metal deserves more than empty promises, discover the strategies that actually get your music heard…to read more click here…
musician of the month:
SAVVAS BETINIS
Reflects on More Than Three Decades of
ACID DEATH
with Fok ‘bs’
In this Musician of the Month interview with Fok ‘bs‘, he looks back on the band’s remarkable journey while sharing his thoughts on evolution, creativity, teamwork, and staying true to one’s artistic vision…to read more click here…
album of the month:
ALBUM OF THE MONTH:
ADVENT HORIZON
‘Falling Together’
Progressive Rock That Invites Reflection
With ‘Falling Together‘, American progressive rock band Advent Horizon achieve both, delivering a record that combines intricate musicianship with deeply personal songwriting…to read more click here…
our newest interviews (click on the pic):
Interview with the Russian symphonic metal artist
ANNA KIARA
By Fok ‘bs’
Interview with the Australian Heavy Rock’n’Rollers
THE RORTS
By Fok ‘bs’
Interview with Georgina Strilakos from the American female dominated trio
3RD VAIN
By Fok ‘bs’
Interview with the American Heavy Rock’n’Roll Outfit
ELECTRIC PYTHON
By Fok ‘bs’
Interview with Italian Female-Fronted
Melodic Power Metallers
RISEN CROW
By Fok ‘bs’
the webzine #14 August 26
Our fourteenth 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 JUDAS PRIEST
The Steel That Forged Heavy Metal
02 ARGY (NIGHTSTALKER)
(Greece – Stoner Rock)
03 ALBUM OF THE MONTH: DISMISS – Funeral Fund
(Greece – Heavy Rock’n’Roll)
04 BLITZ
(USA – Industrial)
05 SECRET RULE
(Italy – Symphonic Metal)
06 DAY 40
(England – Thrash Metal)
07 ATMORAN
(Netherlands – Thrash Metal)
08 AS OCEANS DIVIDE
(Canada/Metalcore)
09 ADVENT HORIZON
(USA – Progressive Rock)
10 THE EXILES
(USA – Classic Rock)
11 STORM FORCE
(Canada – Hard Rock)
12 ELECTRIC PYTHON
(USA – Heavy Rock’n’Roll)
13 CAMBRIAN
(Netherlands – Progressive Metal)
14 NIGHT LASER
(Germany – Glam Metal/Sleaze Rock)
15 ETERNAL DRAK
(Canada – Thrash Metal)
16 KALAMATA
(Germany – Stoner Rock)
17 TRIP
(France – Psychedelic Blues Rock)
18 GOODNIGHT SKY
(USA – SLudge/Grunge Rock)
19 ASTERISE
(Multinational – Symphonic Metal)
20 FROLIC
(USA – Thrash Metal)
21 THE PHILADELPHIA ROCK MUSIC SCENE
(USA – Hard’n’Heavy)
22 DIRTY SHIRT
(Romania – Folkcore)
23 DIEVENOIRE
(USA – Blues Hard Rock)
24 FREITANÁS
(Portugal – Progressive Metal)
25 SHROUD
(Canada – Blackened Thrash Metal)
26 AEON TEMPLE
(Germany – Stoner Rock)
27 SCAR CHAMBER
(USA – Hard Rock)
28 EL SAGUARO
(Portugal – Psychedelic Rock)
29 ANNA KIARA
(Russia – Symphonic Metal)
30 UNDERTAKERS
(Italy – Extreme Metal)
31 CARDINAL FLEET
(Finland – Modern Metal)
32 DANI HART
(Belgium – Hard Rock)
33 VOODOO QUEEN
(France – Hard Rock)
34 THE RORTS
(Australia – Heavy Rock’n’Roll)
35 NOVACAINE FESTIVAL
(England – Modern Metal)
36 LEGACY OF SOULS
(USA – Heavy Metal)
37 INSURRECTUM
(Ukraine – Symphonic Death/Black Metal)
38 LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL
(Canada – Extreme Metal)
39 THE WIZARD
(Fantasy Stories – by Fokion Triantafyllidis)
news from the highway (click on the pic):
FIRESKY
An International AOR Project
Firesky is an international melodic rock and AOR project created by Finnish drummer Mika Brushane of Imperium, bringing together musicians from Finland and Italy with a shared passion for the golden era of melodic rock…to read more click here…
DIAVOLA
Groove Metal From Norway
Formed in Oslo, Norway, in January 2024, Diavola emerged with a clear musical ambition, to capture the energy and attitude of the new wave of American heavy metal that gained momentum in the early 2000s while developing a sound of their own…to read more click here…
Canadian Heavy/Thrash Trio
OMBRA
Set To Release EP
‘Night Terror‘
Montreal metal trio Ombra will release their Debut EP ‘Night Terror‘ on September 14, 2026, inviting listeners into a dark and increasingly intense journey through fear, control, obsession and the human mind…to read more click here…
From Fantasy Worlds To International Stages
Interview with the Russian Symphonic Metal Artist
ANNA KIARA
By Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Russian symphonic metal artist Anna KiaRa opens up about the ideas, emotions and experiences behind her music…to read more click here…
American Doom Act
WIZARD TATTOO
Set To Release Album
‘When Gods Had Hands‘
Wizard Tattoo, the innovative solo project of multi instrumentalist Bram the Bard, returns with its latest album, ‘When Gods Had Hands‘, due for release on October 2, 2026 via Garage Fire Recordings…to read more click here…
No Nostalgia, No Bullshit, Just Rock’n’Roll
Interview with the Australian Heavy Rock’n’Rollers
THE RORTS
By Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, the Australian Heavy Rock’n’Rollers The Rorts talk about their debut EP ‘Big Decisions‘, the freedom that comes with experience, the legendary Geelong rock’n’roll scene, and their determination to create something fresh rather than simply revisit the past…to read more click here…
RISING INSANE
Push Modern Metalcore Forward With
‘Deathrace‘
a Review by Georgina
Rising Insane deliver a powerful melodic metalcore statement with ‘Deathrace‘, combining crushing heaviness, soaring melodies, emotional depth, and a newfound confidence that pushes their sound forward…to read more click here…
On Life, Loss And Human Connection
Interview with Georgina Strilakos from the American female dominated trio
3RD VAIN
By Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, we speak with our Radio Highway Pirates coworker Georgina Strilakos, vocalist and member of the American female dominated trio 3rd Vain…to read more click here…
Canadian Heavy Rock’n’Roll Force
POWERLÖAD
Released Album
‘In The Pocket‘
Canadian rockers Powerlöad released ‘In The Pocket‘, an album that captures the band’s loud, unapologetic spirit and celebrates the reckless freedom of classic rock and roll…to read more click here…
the wizard
The Wizard – The Tale of the Silent Gift
by Fokion Triantafyllidis
at radio highway pirates
As the sun sank behind the Black Forest, the old wise wizard rested in his weathered rocking chair, watching another day fade into twilight. Then, from between the ancient pines, came the little elf. Though neatly dressed, his face carried a burden no traveller should bear. He had come to seek the wizard’s wisdom, but before the night was over, he would discover that the greatest gifts are those given in silence…to read more click here…
