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Radio Highway Pirates – The Webzine #02/Feb26

Hello everyone… AND GIVE PEACE A CHANCE!!!
Our eighth issue of the Radio Highway Pirates Monthly Web-zine is out!
Just like before, you can download the zine for free in PDF format.
And as always, it gathers together all of our January articles from the homepage.
So crank up the volume and dive into our eighth issue!
Your Radio Highway Pirates crew
In this issue you will find articles of:
01 SECRETARY OF FATE (Germany – AOR)
02 KRUSHOR (Finland – Thrash Metal)
03 GUILTERA (Cyprus – Modern Metal)
04 THE STRIPP (Australia – Heavy Rock’n’Roll)
05 STARGO (Germany – Stoner Rock)
06 EDENBRIDGE (Austria – Symphonic Metal)
07 TÅKEVANDRER (Austria – Atmospheric Black/Doom Metal)
08 ARBRE-DIEU (France – Black Metal)
09 SANITY’S RAGE (Belgium – Thrash Metal)
10 FREEDOM CALL (Germany – Heavy Metal)
11 KA’APER (Cyprus – Melodic Death Metal)
12 THE BLACK CAT’S EYE (Germany – Psychedelic Rock)
13 BULLET (Sweden – Heavy Metal)
14 LILY LÖWE (Norway – Hard Rock)
15 VOICES OF EXTREME (USA – Hard Rock)
16 ALL FOR JOLLY (England – Folk Punk)
17 CAVE (Germany – Progressive Metal)
18 DIATRIBES (Brazil – Death Metal)
19 PREMIER JESTER (England – Metalcore)
20 BABYLON A.D. (USA – Hard Rock)
21 The Wizard…by Fokion Triantafyllidis (Fantasy Stories)
22 GLUECIFER (Norway – Heavy Rock’n’Roll)
23 EPINIKION (Netherlands – Symphonic Metal)
24 DREAMLORD (Greece – Thrash Metal)
25 VIRTUE IN VAIN (Wales – Metalcore)
26 MINDFEELS (Italy – AOR)
27 LEAVE THE WAVE (Cyprus – Grunge Rock)
28 UNCHOSEN ONES (Spain – Melodic Metal)
29 WOUNDED IN FOREST (Finland – Death Metal)
30 FAITH IN VAIN (USA – Metalcore)
31 TONY RUST AND THE MUDHORSES (Canada – Classic Rock)
32 IRON BONES (Chile – Heavy Metal)
33 KEVIN STEELE (USA – Hard Rock)
34 MR SHIRAZ (England – Punk)
35 EVIL AGE (Canada – Thrash Metal)
36 SKÜLL (Sweden – Hard Rock)
37 UUHAI (Mongolia/Folk Metal)
38 PETER GRAIGS (USA – Hard Rock)

True Power Over Trends
Interview with Spanish Melodic Metal Band
UNCHOSEN ONES
by Fok ‘bs’

Epic melodies, heavy power metal, and an uncompromising sense of authenticity collide on ‘Divine Power Flowing‘.
In this in-depth interview with Fok ‘bs‘, the band talks instinct over trends, creative control, and what ‘true power’ really means in modern metal…to read more click here…

Not a Band, a Direction
Inside Sweden’s Hard Rock Project
SKÜLL
with Lars Jahnson
Interview by Fok ‘bs’

SKÜLL has never followed rules, trends, or expectations – and Lars Jahnson intends to keep it that way.
In conversation with Fok ‘bs‘, the SKÜLL mastermind talks about instinct over legacy, uncertainty as fuel, and why creating music still matters without guarantees…to read more click here…

American Hard Rock Artist
PETER GRAIGS
Has Released Single
‘Rock Hard Live Loud’

With ‘Rock Hard Live Loud‘, Peter Graigs steps out from the ranks of Sinisters Army and into the spotlight on his own terms.
Known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the heavy metal outfit, Graigs now channels his lifelong devotion to loud guitars and no-nonsense rock ’n’ roll into a solo single that wears its message proudly on its sleeve…to read more click here…

When History Bleeds:
Finnish Death Metal Act
WOUNDED IN FOREST
Interviewed by Fok ‘bs’

A descent into war, violence, and inherited brutality, ‘Antihuman Artist‘ is not escapism but confrontation.
In this interview, Jussi Tuomisto (drums/mastermind) of Wounded In Forest dissects history, storytelling, and extreme emotion with uncompromising honesty…to read more click here…

Mongolian ‘Folk Metal’ Force
UUHAI
Has Released Album
‘Human Herds’

With ‘Human Herds‘, Mongolian rockers UUHAI have delivered one of the most distinctive debut albums in recent heavy music.
Blending traditional Mongolian instrumentation and throat singing with driving modern rock, the seven-piece band transforms the vastness of the steppe into a powerful sonic statement – rooted in history, yet unmistakably contemporary…to read more click here…

Thrash, Atmosphere, and Restraint
DREAMLORD
from Greece speak with Fok ‘bs’

Dreamlord shed their past and sharpen their vision on ‘Artificial Imprisonment‘, a focused and disciplined statement shaped by isolation, control, and inner resistance.
In this interview with Fok ‘bs‘, the Greek heavy metal band talk about restraint over excess, atmosphere over spectacle, and why metal remains a space of freedom in an increasingly artificial world…to read more click here…

Speed, Poison, and Reality:
Chile’s Underground Heavy Metal Force
IRON BONES
Speak Without Illusion
Interview by Fok ‘bs’

With ‘Poison Riot‘, Iron Bones strip heavy music down to instinct, velocity, and attitude.
In this interview conducted by Fok ‘bs‘, the Chilean band talk about rejecting labels, cutting through digital emptiness, and why speed, mysticism, and rock ’n’ roll are less about spectacle than about instinct, balance, and personal reaction…to read more click here…

Canadian Death/Thrashers
EVIL AGE
Have Released Single
‘Evil Never Sleeps’

From the depths of the Niagara Escarpment, Evil Age continue their steady ascent within the extreme metal underground with the release of ‘Evil Never Sleeps‘.
While it marks the band’s fifth single overall, it also represents a significant new chapter as their first release in partnership with CDN Records, officially cementing their arrival on a wider stage…to read more click here…

The Force Of Nature:
Dutch Symphonic Metal Band
EPINIKION
Enter a New Era of Symphonic Power
Renate interviewed by Fok ‘bs’

With ‘The Force Of Nature‘, Epinikion enter a new phase defined by cohesion, emotional depth, and cinematic scope.
In this interview with Renate, conducted by Fok ‘bs‘, the band talk about working as a permanent lineup, nature as a narrative force, and how instinct, psychology, and symphonic power merge into their most focused statement to date…to read more click here…

British Punk Gang
MR SHIRAZ
Has Released EP
‘Avalanche’

Mr Shiraz are back, and they’re not easing anyone in gently.
Their new EP ‘Avalanche‘ arrives as a four-track burst of melodic punk rock that captures everything fans love about the band – only louder, sharper, and more direct…to read more click here…

American Hard Rock Veteran
KEVIN STEELE
Will Release Album
‘One Thing Left To Do’

Kevin Steele is finally doing things entirely on his own terms.
The legendary Roxx Gang and Mojo Gurus frontman is set to release his first-ever solo album, ‘One Thing Left To Do‘, on February 27, 2026, via Steele Records/Amplified Distribution…to read more click here…

Canadian Classic Rock Act
TONY RUST AND THE MUDHORSES
Has Released Single
‘Can`t Believe My Eyes’

Montreal’s retro rock revivalists Tony Rust and The Mudhorses kicked off 2026 in style with the release of their new single ‘Can’t Believe My Eyes‘, unveiled on January 1st as the first taste of their forthcoming studio album, due to land in spring 2026.
The track sets the tone for what promises to be another high-voltage chapter from a band that has steadily built its reputation on sweat-soaked live shows, classic songwriting, and an unshakable love for rock’s golden era…to read more click here…

When Nothing Is the Starting Point:
Welsh Metalcore Band
VIRTUE IN VAIN
and the End of a Trilogy
Interview by Fok ‘bs’

‘Nothing Is All I Am‘ closes Virtue In Vain’s EP trilogy with raw confrontation instead of easy catharsis.
In an interview with Fok ‘bs‘, the band discuss emotional exposure, mental health without glorification, and why rebuilding often starts at rock bottom…to read more click here…

American Metalcore Outfit
FAITH IN VAIN
Has Released Single
‘Soul ∞ Tied’

Midwestern metalcore outfit Faith In Vain return with renewed fire and focus, unveiling their explosive new single ‘Soul-Tied‘, released on December 26, 2025.
The track marks a decisive turning point for the Rockford, Illinois–based band, signalling both a sonic evolution and a bold reintroduction to the modern heavy music landscape…to read more click here…

From ‘Out Of The Cave’ to ‘…Into The Promised Land…’
German Progressive Metal Act CAVE
Guitarist & Mastermind Chris Lorey
in an Interview with Fok ‘bs’

CAVE are done looking back – ‘…Into The Promised Land…‘ marks a forward-driven step built on experience, clarity, and uncompromising songwriting.
In this interview, guitarist and mastermind Chris Lorey talks to Fok ‘bs‘ about evolution without nostalgia, creative focus, and why CAVE still feel the urge to push harder rather than slow down…to read more click here…

Spanish Melodic Metal Outfit
UNCHOSEN ONES
Will Release Album
‘Divine Power Flowing’

Three years after making a strong first impression with their debut ‘Sorrow Turns To Dust‘, Galician heavy metal outfit Unchosen Ones return with a second album that aims higher, hits harder, and thinks bigger.
Titled ‘Divine Power Flowing‘, the new record marks a decisive step forward for the Vigo-based quintet, one they describe as
“a significant evolution from ‘Sorrow Turns To Dust’ in every respect”…to read more click here…

LEAVE THE WAVE
Grunge Rock from Cyprus

Emerging from the sun-drenched yet often overlooked rock underground of Cyprus, Leave The Wave channel the raw spirit of grunge into something dark, urgent, and fiercely contemporary.
The four-piece band have quickly established themselves as one of the island’s most compelling heavy rock acts, combining crushing riffs, brooding atmospheres, and unfiltered emotional intensity with a reputation for electrifying live performances…to read more click here…

No Modernization, No Excuses:
Biff Malibu,
Singer of Norway’s Kings of Rock
GLUECIFER
in Conversation with Fok ‘bs’

Gluecifer are back with ‘Same Drug New High‘, their first studio album in over two decades – direct, lean, and unmistakably Gluecifer.
In an interview with Fok ‘bs‘, the band reflects on relevance without modernization, cutting songs to the core, and writing new material built for the stage…to read more click here…

Italian AOR Band
MINDFEELS
Will Release Album
‘2WO’

Art Of Melody Music, in collaboration with Burning Minds Music Group, have unveiled full details of ‘2WO‘, the long-awaited new album from Italian AOR specialists Mindfeels.
Set for release on January 30, 2026, the record marks the next chapter for a band whose roots stretch back more than three decades and whose sound remains firmly anchored in the timeless elegance of Westcoast and AOR…to read more click here…

Welsh Metalcore Act
VIRTUE IN VAIN
Will Release EP
‘Nothing Is All I Am’

Welsh heavyweights Virtue In Vain continue their steady rise within the UK metal scene with the release of their new EP ‘Nothing Is All I Am‘, arriving on Friday, January 23rd.
The record follows a pair of uncompromising singles, ‘Between Reflections and Silence‘ and ‘Blood Eyes‘, both of which offered an early glimpse into the band’s most intense and emotionally charged material to date…to read more click here…

Ritual, Pulse, and True Black Metal
An interview with Adz (ARBRE-DIEU)
by Fok ‘bs’

A single bad trip becomes a continuous black-metal ritual: Arbre-Dieu’s ‘Nuit Noire‘ unfolds as a raw passage through fear, collapse, and transformation.
In this interview with Fok ‘bs‘, Adz speaks about impact over aftermath, ritual over technique, and why true black metal is felt, not explained…to read more click here…

The Hobbit and the Gate of the Everlasting Valley
The Second Tale
by Fokion Triantafyllidis
at Radio Highway Pirates

Many nights and many seasons passed after the little hobbit left the wizard’s hut beneath the whispering boughs of the Black Forest.
He wandered through marsh and mountain, through meadows of mist and villages that slept with shuttered windows…to read more click here…

American Hard Rock Veterans
BABYLON A.D.
Have Released Single
‘Power Of Music’

Hard rock stalwarts Babylon A.D. are once again turning up the voltage.
With the release of their new single and video, ‘Power Of Music‘, the veteran outfit delivers a rousing statement pulled from their latest studio album, ‘When The World Stops‘, released on September 3rd, 2025 via Kivel Records in cooperation with Apocalypse Records…to read more click here…

British Metalcore Group
PREMIER JESTER
Will Release Single
‘Pac’d Out’

UK hard hitters Premier Jester are moving at full throttle, showing no signs of slowing down.
Formed at the beginning of 2025, the dynamic five-piece have wasted little time making their presence felt, rapidly building a loyal following through a run of hard-hitting singles and an unapologetically high-energy approach…to read more click here…

Between Home And Elsewhere
Cyprus Based Russian-Ukrainian
Melodic Death Metal Act
KA’APER
In An Interview With Fok ’bs’

Ka’aper create music that flows like a ritual, weaving myth, memory, and deep emotion.
Each composition invites you to feel the moment and immerse yourself in their unique sonic world…to read more click here…