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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 Belgian Metalcore Band
NOMAD
by Fok ’bs’
Interview with the
Italian Progressive Metal Act
VANDERLUST
by Fok ’bs’
English Female-Fronted Alternative Metal Outfit
NIGHT THIEVES
Jess & Rick interviewed by Fok ’bs’
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’
French Black Metal Project
AEGER ANIMA
is set to Release EP
‘The Falling Leaves’
Emerging from Villefranche-sur-Saône in France, Aeger Anima arrives with ‘The Falling Leaves‘, a debut EP that transforms black metal into something both deeply literary and sonically unpredictable…to read more click here…
Between Atmosphere And Aggression
Interview with the Belgian Metalcore Band
NOMAD
by Fok ’bs’
In this in-depth conversation for Radio Highway Pirates, Bjorn Holvoet (guitar), Laurens Goeminne (guitar) and Arne Vandoorne (bass) talk to Fok ’bs’ about the creation of ‘Oxygen‘, the balance between aggression and atmosphere, the realities of building an independent band, and why emotional honesty matters more than fitting into genre expectations…to read more click here…
Between Sci-Fi And Reality
Interview with the
Italian Progressive Metal Act
VANDERLUST
by Fok ’bs’
In this interview with Fok ’bs’, Francesco (composer) discusses the origins of the concept, the balance between technical precision and emotional storytelling, and the ambition behind shaping a dystopian reflection of humanity itself…to read more click here…
Norway’s Heavy Rock’n’Rollers
THE GASÖLINES
Release Single
‘(I`m Not) Your Mirror’
Norway’s The Gasölines continue to fuel their high-octane rock’n’roll machine with the release of their latest single, ‘(I’m Not) Your Mirror‘, proving once again that this band has no intention of slowing down…to read more click here…
British Prog-Rock Group
LIFESIGNS
Release Album
‘Anthology’
More than a decade after first emerging onto the progressive rock landscape, Lifesigns return with ‘Anthology‘, a richly curated retrospective that celebrates the band’s remarkable independent journey while opening the door to a new chapter…to read more click here…
Heavy, Atmospheric And Uncompromising
English Female-Fronted Alternative Metal Outfit
NIGHT THIEVES
Jess & Rick interviewed by Fok ’bs’
In this interview with Fok ’bs’, Jess (vocals) and Rick (bass) speak about emotional honesty, songwriting dynamics, genre boundaries, and the meaning behind an album built around the idea of existing ‘in between’…to read more click here…
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…
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…
