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RADIO AFTERMATH (England/Alternative Rock) – KAAMOS WARRIORS (Finland/Black Metal) – SEIMS (Australia/Math Rock) – I (USA/Grunge Rock) – TEMPEST SAINT (England/Heavy Metal) – PHANTOM CORPORATION (Germany/Death Metal) – FALLSTAF (Canada/Brass Metal) – THEM (Germany–USA/Power Metal) – JET JAGUAR (Mexico/Speed Metal) – JACOB KYLES (USA – Country Rock) – THE BATELEURS (Portugal/Blues Rock) – SORRY WE WEREN’T HERE BEFORE (Germany/Gothic Rock) – THE CHRIS ROLLING SQUAD (France/Heavy Rock’n’Roll) – PASSENGERS IN PANIC (Greece/Folk Metal) – KRATORNAS (‘Canada‘/Black Metal) – VICIOUS RAIN (Switzerland/Metalcore) – AWAKE THE DREAMER (Sweden/Metalcore) – ANNISOKAY (Germany/Metalcore) – ANDREA DE LUCA (Italy/Blues) – YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS (Sweden/Folk Rock) – VON LOOP (Northern Ireland/Alternative Rock) – DIE TIRED (USA/Alternative Rock) – RENEGADE ANGEL (‘Finland‘/Heavy Metal) – THE OBSIDIAN RESURRECTION (USA/Symphonic Extreme Metal) – RADELMARE (Finland/Modern Metal) – TIER (Germany/Stoner Rock) – BIOLLANTE (France/Industrial) – RVH PROJECT (Netherlands/Rock) – JONATHAN WYNDHAM (USA/Rock) – KÜNTSQUÄD (Australia/Death-Crust Metal) – BULLET (Sweden/Heavy Metal) – PAGEANT (USA/Hard Rock) – THE WIZARD (Fantasy Stories) – ARCTIC LIGHTS (Ireland/Alternative Rock) – CIRCLE THE CITYY (Canada/Alternative Rock) – AITTALA (USA/Doom Metal) – RADIO HIGHWAY PIRATES THE WEBZINE #25/04
Hello everyone… AND GIVE PEACE A CHANCE!!!
Our third issue of the Radio Highway Pirates Monthly Webzine is out!
Just like before, you can download the zine for free in PDF format.
(look out for the announcements, where you will find the download-link)
And as always, it gathers together all of our September articles from the homepage.
So crank up the volume and dive into our third issue!
In this issue you will find articles of:
001 BABYLON A.D. (USA – Hard Rock)
002 ALCATRAZZ (USA – Hard Rock)
003 LES DUNES (Norway – Alternative Rock)
004 SAM WATKINS (USA – Southern Rock)
005 PAUL LIDEL’S SCREAM THERAPY (USA – Heavy Rock’n’Roll)
006 THE COLINIZERS (USA – Indie Rock)
007 FAXIN (Canada – Punk)
008 TRAVERSUS (Netherlands – Progressive Metal)
009 ADAMANTRA (Finland – Progressive Metal)
010 JACK STARR (USA – Heavy Metal)
011 ETERNAL RETURNS (India – Thrash Metal)
012 ENRAGED (Netherlands – Death Metal)
013 GRINDPAD (Netherlands – Thrash Metal)
014 AUTUMN LIES BURIED (USA – Deathcore)
015 DELUSIONS OF REALITY (Finland – Melodic Death Metal)
016 THEM (USA/Germany – Power Metal)
017 LEILANI KILGORE (USA – Rock)
018 GTARZEE (Finland – Hard Rock)
019 SOUNDS OF NEW SOMA (Germany – Neo Kraut Rock)
020 ASTRAL ROCKS (England/Switzerland – Indie Rock)
021 DEZ DARE (‘England‘ – Punk)
022 WORLD SANGUINE REPORT (England – Avant-garde Rock)
023 SEASONS OF THE WOLF (USA – Hard ‘N’ Heavy)
024 ACID DEATH (Greece – Death Metal)
025 HOUSE OF HOSTS (Wales – Modern Metal)
026 PHANTOMY (Finland – Heavy Metal)
027 LARS FREDRIK FRØISLIE (Norway – Progressive Rock)
028 RAT SILO (Canada – Alternative Rock)
029 FALLING FROM GRACE (Finland – Thrash Metal)
030 VIOLET DAWN (Germany – Stoner Rock)
031 COSMOTHEORY (Greece/Germany – Rock)
032 JNDJ (USA – Alternative Rock)
033 EDENBRIDGE (Austria – Symphonic Metal)
034 ZAC AND THE NEW MEN (Wales – Hard ‘N’ Heavy)
035 LORD BELIAL (Sweden – Black Metal)
036 OATHSWAN (Greece – Alternative Metal)
037 DOGFEST (England – Folk Punk)
038 RUBI ATE THE FIG (USA – Classic Rock)
039 ELECTRIC LITANY (England – Post Rock)
040 CRUSH THE CORE (Canada – Heavy Metal)
041 KAKSONEN (Finland – Death Metal)
042 BLOODY MOON (Finland – Melodic Death Metal)
043 RIIVER BRUKES (Scotland/Canada – Rock)
044 THE RED LITE DISTRICT (Scotland – Punk Rock)
045 RAGE (Germany – Heavy Metal)
046 The Wizard by Fokion Triantafyllidis (Fantasy Stories)
047 MEAN TO YOU (Luxembourg – Hard ‘N’ Heavy)
048 I, CURSED (Finland – Deathgrind)
049 WITHOUT WARNING (Finland – Metalcore)
050 WHEELS OF FIRE (Italy – Hard Rock)
051 KLAMP (England/Netherlands – Alternative Rock)
American doomers
AITTALA
will release EP
‘Ill-Gotten Gains’
‘Ill-Gotten Gains‘ is a five-track EP featuring brand-new songs from Aittala, each carrying its own distinct feel yet united by the unmistakable sound that sets the band apart from their contemporaries.
True to form, the release blurs genre lines, blending traditional metal, doom, groove, and other influences…to read more click here…
Canadian female-fronted
alternative rock group
CIRCLE THE CITYY
has released EP
‘Incommunicado’
Canadian alternative rock band Circle The Cityy emerge with ‘Incommunicado‘, a powerful new EP that dives into the breakdowns, silences, and fragile connections that define modern relationships.
At the heart of the release stands its lead single, ‘Another Day‘, a haunting reflection on heartbreak, survival, and rediscovery.
Built on aching…to read more click here…
Irish alt rock duo
ARCTIC LIGHTS
has released single
‘Rollercoaster’
Arctic Lights return with their electrifying new single ‘Rollercoaster‘ – a high-energy rock anthem packed with roaring guitars, explosive rhythms, and a melody that sticks long after the first listen.
Driven by soaring melodies and a chorus built to shout from the rooftops, ‘Rollercoaster‘ channels the wild ups and downs of life…to read more click here…
The Wizard
by Fokion Triantafyllidis
at radio highway pirates
Once upon a time, in a forest bathed in moonlight, there lived a little owl who had spent many years by the side of an old and wise wizard.
Under his gentle guidance, she had learned the secrets of the stars, the language of the wind, and the whisper of the trees.
But one quiet night…to read more click here…
American hard rock band
PAGEANT
has released single
‘Road Away From Home’
Those not-so-old rock’n’rollers, Pageant, are back with a brand-new single, ‘Road Away From Home‘.
Hailing from High Point, North Carolina, the band made waves earlier this year with their June…to read more click here…
Swedish heavy metal heroes
BULLET
have released single
‘Kickstarter’
The Swedish band Bullet got together in autumn 2001, with the aim of playing traditional heavy metal inspired by the late 1970s and early 1980s:
solid, authentic and classic, with a contemporary and timeless touch.
Seven years after their latest studio…to read more click here…
Australian female fronted
death/crust metal act
KÜNTSQUÄD
has released album
‘Satan’s Cock’
Australian female-fronted crustmetal/deathpunk heretics Küntsquäd return with their unholy sophomore album, ‘Satan’s Cock‘.
Following their sold-out 2022 debut, the band doubles down on chaos, delivering blast-beaten riffs, apocalyptic…to read more click here…
American rocker
JONATHAN WYNDHAM
has released album
‘Middle Class & Infamous’
Jonathan Wyndham has released his new album ‘Middle Class & Infamous‘, a collection of songs that capture both the resilience and the raw honesty of a working musician stepping into his own.
From its first track to its last, the record is a portrait of an artist choosing to stop playing it safe and start telling his…to read more click here…
Dutch rock trio
RVH PROJECT
has released single
‘Marilyn´s Here’
Dutch rock act RVH Project has released single ‘Marilyn’s Here‘, featuring John ‘JayCee‘ Cuijpers (Ayreon, Praying Mantis) on vocals.
The track is taken from the forthcoming new album ‘Land Of The Damned‘ (out: October the 3rd, 2025).
Some bands and musicians came to a complete…to read more click here…
BIOLLANTE
industrial from France
Biollante is a musical project/collective from Paris, France.
It was founded in 2020 as a side project of the anonymous collective Black Metal/Industrial/Baroque group Non Serviam.
The project is also closely connected…to read more click here…
TIER
stoner rock from Germany
TIER is Fab (bass), Jan (guitar), and Jones (drums) – three brothers in spirit and groove, united by their love for heavy riffs and catchy melodies.
This power trio plays exclusively original compositions, defining their sound as Dark-Western-Stoner:
powerful songwriting…to read more click here…
RADELMARE
modern metal from Finland
Radelmare is napalm and fire with DIY attitude!
Independent metal band from Finland under the Northern Lights.
Radelmare’s music combines the 80s’ raucous guitar…to read more click here…
American symphonic extreme metal band
THE OBSIDIAN RESURRECTION
has released single
‘Unholy Retribution’
The metal world is about to be torn asunder.
The Obsidian Resurrection the genre-defying Symphonic Death Metal collective known for their bold sonic orchestral landscapes and provocative foreboding storytelling, has…to read more click here…
‘Finnish’ heavy metal act
RENEGADE ANGEL
has released single
‘Steal The Fire’
Renegade Angel unleashed a triumphant battle cry with the single ‘Steal The Fire‘.
Melodic heavy metal band Renegade Angel, formed by Finnish mastermind Jani Pöysä, is set to release their new EP ‘Steal the Fire‘ later this year by…to read more click here…
American alt-rock crew
DIE TIRED
has released single
‘Why Won’t You Wake Up?’
Die Tired returns with their brand-new single ‘Why Won’t You Wake Up?‘.
Blending the grit of grunge, the power of alt rock, and the energy of modern rock, the track delivers a wake-up call that resonates…to read more click here…
VON LOOP
alternative rock from Northern Ireland
Von Loop is an energetic alternative rock group based in Bangor, Northern Ireland.
Their music covers a wide spectrum of emotions, ranging from passionate calls for societal change to clever…to read more click here…
Swedish pirate folk rockers
YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS
have released album
”Til the Sea Shall Give Up Her Dead’
Raucous Swedish sea marauders YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS are back, ready to set sail once more with their musical journey wih the album ‘´Til the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead‘.
Following their monumental performance at Wacken Open Air 2023 and blockbuster tour in 2024, the beloved renegades invite fans on a thrilling…to read more click here…
Italian blues musician
ANDREA DE LUCA
has released single
‘I Just Can’t Get It’
After the first single ‘Cry For Peace Child’, which was really well received in Europe, the next one has been released on the Blues Note Records label.
With ‘I Just Can’t Get It’, the Italian blues musician presents a wonderful modern electric blues number that spreads a…to read more click here…
Germany-based metalcore band
ANNISOKAY
has released single
‘Splinters’
Annisokay close their ‘Abyss‘ saga with ‘Abyss – The Final Chapter‘, out November 21, 2025.
After ‘Pt. I‘ (2023) and ‘Pt. II‘ (2025), this release completes the journey with raw emotion and power.
The new single ‘Splinters’ launches the…to read more click here…
Swedish metalcore group
AWAKE THE DREAMER
has released single
‘Save You’
Sweden’s Awake The Dreamer released single ‘Save You‘ via Arising Empire.
‘Save You‘ is a raw and cathartic song confronting betrayal and disillusionment.
With a renewed edge and emotional weight, the track explores the…to read more click here…
Swiss alt metalcore quintet
VICIOUS RAIN
has released single
‘Spitting Blood Again’
Metalcore outfit Vicious Rain has released single ‘Spitting Blood Again‘ via Arising Empire.
Following the success of their debut album ‘There Is Beauty In Letting Go‘, Vicious Rain are opening a new chapter and deliver a powerful statement with…to read more click here…
Philippine Canada based
black metal legend
KRATORNAS
has released album
‘God Of The Tribes’
Extreme metal entity Kratornas has released the highly anticipated full-length album ‘God of the Tribes‘ (mastered by Dan Swanö – Edge of Sanity) through Grathila Records.
In a dramatic departure from previous works, ‘God of the Tribes‘ represents a significant shift in Kratornas’ approach.
The mastermind behind the…to read more click here…
Greek female fronted
folk metal band
PASSENGERS IN PANIC
has released album
‘Amnesia’
Passengers In Panic is a Heavy/Folk Metal band based in Athens, Greece, which was formed in December 2019.
The uniqueness of the band’s sound comes from the mixture of heavy metal and traditional -mainly Greek- instruments and rhythm patterns…to read more click here…
THE CHRIS ROLLING SQUAD
heavy rock’n’roll from France
The Chris Rolling Squad was born in La Roche Sur Yon (France) during 2013 summer.
The trio plays fast (very fast) wild Rock ‘N’ Roll.
Hard Rock riffs, punk’s speed, Psychobilly voodoo…to read more click here…
SORRY WE WEREN’T HERE BEFORE
gothic rock from Germany
The 3 members of the band, after years of experience with other bands between productions and concerts, came together with the idea of creating a new project that synthesises their life’s musical experiences, combined with a great passion and fun in playing music.
The musical genre can be summarised as gothic rock, but anyway it ‘s a cross-over of various styles that, from the sound of the 80s, have spanned the…to read more click here…
Portuguese female-fronted
blues rock act
THE BATELEURS
has released album
‘A Light In The Darkness’
Female fronted portuguese (Lisbon) blues rock power house has released album ‘A Light In The Darkness‘.
Earlier on in 2025 they had also released single ‘A Price For My Soul‘.
This song is also the lead track from the…to read more click here…
JACOB KYLES
country rock from the USA
“I was born in September 1978 in Memphis, TN, and spent my early years in Frazier.
By the age of 7 or 8, I moved to Hohenwald, TN, because my father, Ronnie Scaife, was a writer, artist, and session musician.
He was the lead member of the band Shylo…to read more click here…
Mexican speed metal gang
JET JAGUAR
has released single
‘Mach 10’
The Mexican Metal band JET JAGUAR released their single and video for the song ‘Mach 10‘.
The song is also included on their upcoming album ‘Severance‘.
The band says about the song:
“Blazing fast and…to read more click here…
German/American power metal band
THEM
has released single
‘Psychonautic State’
The German-American metal band THEM released their new single together with a great lyric video for the song ‘Psychonautic State‘.
The song is taken from the upcoming studio album ‘Psychedelic Enigma‘.
The band comments:
“This one will melt your…to read more click here…
Canadian brass metal quintet
FALLSTAF
will release album
‘Ode To The Dead’
“We’re just excited to share our new album with the world. We can’t wait to play shows again and have fun. We didn’t make this album to tour the world or to impress anyone. The idea came from wanting to make music out of friendship; we are all friends in the band, music is therapeutic, it brings people together, metal brings people together, and we missed that energy. We believe people will notice our evolution, and what a pleasure it is to work with Kevin Jardine again! Stay Tuned!!”
The new album from Canada’s Fallstaf are dark stories on a groovy, brass, and heavy note.
Iann comments on each…to read more click here…
German death/crust crew
PHANTOM CORPORATION
will release album
‘Time And Tide’
The death crust commando strikes back – louder, fiercer, heavier…
‘Time And Tide’ is here to crush everything in its path…
Since their formation in 2016, PHANTOM CORPORATION have been a relentless…to read more click here…
British heavy metal act
TEMPEST SAINT
will release single
‘The Cursed’
Rising UK metal crew TEMPEST SAINT continue their ascent with the release of their thunderous new video for the track, ‘The Cursed‘, landing everywhere on Monday, 20th October, 2025.
Formed in 2023 and hailing from the Greater London area, TEMPEST SAINT deliver a captivating sound that fuses…to read more click here…
American grunge rockers
I
have released single
‘Away’
‘Away‘ by i is the sonic embodiment of frustration turned art, a gritty, guitar-driven burst of alt-rock energy that channels the urge to push back against constant noise, manipulation, and unwanted voices.
Blending the raw edge of grunge with the emotional punch of modern alternative rock, i delivers a track that feels both…to read more click here…
Australian cinematic
math rock project
SEIMS
will release album
‘V’
Australian cinematic experimental/math rock project SEIMS will release their new album ‘V‘ on Friday, October 10th via Bird’s Robe Records/dunk!records.
‘V‘ is a new full-length album featuring their signature blend of complex rhythm, memorable melodicism and sonic exploration.
The brainchild of…to read more click here…
Finnish black metal band
KAAMOS WARRIORS
has released single
‘Seita’
Finnish pagan metal band Kaamos Warriors is set to release their yet untitled fifth studio album later in 2025 via Inverse Records.
The first single ‘Seita‘ has been released accompanied by a music video.
Guitarist Jani Moilanen comments:
“We have a great…to read more click here…
RADIO AFTERMATH
alt-rock from England
Step into the world of Radio Aftermath, where a love for punk, awkward time signatures, and unapologetic screams collide with electrifying electronic elements.
Accompanied by a drummer driven by pure passion, this Leeds-based band creates a captivating musical experience like no…to read more click here…