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Radio Highway Pirates – The Webzine #25/05

Hello everyone… AND GIVE PEACE A CHANCE!!!
Our fifth issue of the Radio Highway Pirates Monthly Webzine is out!
Just like before, you can download the zine for free in PDF format.
And as always, it gathers together all of our October articles from the homepage.
So crank up the volume and dive into our third issue!
In this issue you will find articles of:
01 THE DEAD COWBOYS (USA – Southern Rock)
02 VARDIS (England – Heavy Metal)
03 CROWN OF DECAY (Sweden – Death Metal)
04 GLITCH KILL (USA – Deathcore)
05 INWARD OF EDEN (USA – Rock)
06 TEN EIGHTY TREES (England – Alternative Rock)
07 HUMMING WHALE (Finland – Progressive Metal)
08 GRENOUER (Russia – Modern Metal)
09 CORDYCEPS CORPSE (USA – Brutal Death Metal)
10 THE WHISPER (Spain – Soul Rock)
11 GREEDY KILLERS (Spain – Punk)
12 PETROLBREATH (Finland – Heavy Rock’N’Roll)
13 THREE DEAD FINGERS (Sweden – Modern Metal)
14 NEUROBLADE (Belgium – Heavy Metal)
15 MOURNIATY (Finland – Black Metal)
16 DER SCHNELLSTE (Finland – Rock)
17 MIKE CONLON (New Zealand – Alternative Rock)
18 EIGHTS AND FOURS (USA – Progressive Metal)
19 HEARTKILLER (Hungary – Melodic Death Metal)
20 RADIO AFTERMATH (England – Alternative Rock)
21 KAAMOS WARRIORS (Finland – Black Metal)
22 SEIMS (Australia – Math Rock)
23 I (USA – Grunge Rock)
24 TEMPEST SAINT (England – Heavy Metal)
25 PHANTOM CORPORATION (Germany – Death Metal)
26 FALLSTAF (Canada – Modern Metal)
27 THEM (USA/Germany – Power Metal)
28 JET JAGUAR (Mexico – Speed Metal)
29 JACOB KYLES (USA – Country Rock)
30 THE BATELEURS (Portugal – Blues Rock)
31 SORRY WE WEREN’T HERE BEFORE (Germany – Gothic Rock)
32 THE CHRIS ROLLING SQUAD (France – Heavy Rock’n’Roll)
33 PASSENGERS IN PANIC (Greece – Folk Metal)
34 KRATORNAS (‘Canada‘ – Black Metal)
35 VICIOUS RAIN (Switzerland – Metalcore)
36 AWAKE THE DREAMER (Sweden – Metalcore)
37 ANNISOKAY (Germany – Metalcore)
38 ANDREA DE LUCA (Italy – Blues)
39 YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS (Sweden – Folk Rock)
40 VON LOOP (Northern Ireland – Alternative Rock)
41 DIE TIRED (USA – Alternative Rock)
42 RENEGADE ANGEL (Finland – Heavy Metal)
43 THE OBSIDIAN RESURRECTION (USA – Symphonic Extreme Metal)
44 RADELMARE (Finland – Modern Metal)
45 TIER (Germany – Stoner Rock)
46 BIOLLANTE (France – Industrial)
47 RVH PROJECT (Netherland – Rock)
48 JONATHAN WYNDHAM (USA – Rock)
49 BULLET (Sweden – Heavy Metal)
50 PAGEANT (USA – Hard Rock)
51 The Wizard by Fokion Triantafyllidis (Fantasy Stories)
52 ARCTIC LIGHTS (Ireland – Alternative Rock)
53 CIRCLE THE CITYY (Canada – Alternative Rock)
54 AITTALA (USA – Doom Metal)
55 VERILEHTO (Finland – Black Metal)
56 AD INFINITUM (Switzerland/Germany – Modern Metal)
57 OUTLYING (Canada – Melodic Death Metal)
58 HONEYBADGER (Greece – Stoner Rock)
59 GINGER AND THE PEPPERS (Brazil – Rock)
60 MALLY AND THE HAYBURNERS (England – Folk Rock)
61 BONEYARD LILY (Finland – Alternative Rock)
62 HONEYCUB (England – Alternative Rock)
63 RISE OF THE WOOD (Netherlands – Hard ‘n’ Heavy)
64 CRUEL BOMB (USA – Thrash Metal)
65 HARD TO EXPLAIN (Northern Ireland – Modern Metal)
66 SYNCOLIMA (England – Stoner Rock)
67 ALFA PENTATONIK (Finland – Industrial)
68 GLORY’S GATE (USA – Rock)
69 SPENDO (Canada – Classic Rock)

Dutch death/thrash act
BLACK RABBIT
will release EP
‘Warren Of Necrosis’

The Dutch concept-driven death/thrash force Black Rabbit returns from the depths with a new chapter of darkness.
Their upcoming EP, ‘Warren of Necrosis’, arrives December 10, 2025, marking their most ambitious and cinematic release to date…to read more click here…

Norwegian heavy rock’n’roll legend
GLUECIFER
has released single
‘Armadas’

Two decades after their supposed farewell, Norway’s self-proclaimed Kings of Rock are back – louder, leaner, and, by all accounts, more determined than ever.
Last September, Gluecifer made an electrifying return with ‘The Idiot‘, their first new music in over twenty…to read more click here…

Finnish old school metal band
WISHING WELL
has released single
‘March In The Dark’

Helsinki’s ever-industrious heavy outfit Wishing Well return with their brand-new single ‘March In The Dark‘ – a driving, melodic track taken from their upcoming fifth studio album, slated for release in March 2026.
Known for blending classic heavy spirit with unexpected twists, Wishing Well once again stretch their…to read more click here…

Greek grunge rock quartet
TEMPTED?
has released single
‘For You Only’

From the heart of Ioannina’s underground rock scene, Tempted? step into the spotlight with their debut single ‘For You Only‘ – a striking introduction that firmly places the Greek four-piece within the contemporary grunge and alternative rock landscape.
Built on raw emotion and refined execution, the track channels the band’s distinctive sound:
gritty yet melodic, introspective yet forceful…to read more click here…

Canada based Irish rock artist
KILLIAN RUFFLEY
has released single
‘Honeycomb’

With ‘Honeycomb‘, Killian Ruffley peels back every layer to reveal his most vulnerable work yet – a quiet storm of indie folk, acoustic rock, and emotionally charged atmosphere.
Built around delicate finger-picked guitars, warm electric tones, soft percussion, and ethereal harmonies, the song…to read more click here…

The Wizard
The Sleepless Owl – The Second Tale by Fokion Triantafyllidis
at radio highway pirates

Many seasons had passed since the little owl had left the forest of her youth.
She had crossed mountains where snow never melted, flown above towns where men raised their hands in prayer and anger alike, and perched upon towers that once had been temples but now were ruins.
Everywhere she went, she sought the light the wizard had spoken of.
Yet the farther she flew, the dimmer it became.
She saw kings grow proud…to read more click here…

RYOJI SHINOMOTO
a melodic death metal virtuoso from Japan

Napalm Records proudly welcomes guitar virtuoso Ryoji Shinomoto, the creative force behind Japan’s Samurai Metal pioneers RYUJIN, to its roster.
The signing marks a new chapter for the Hokkaido-born musician as he steps into the spotlight with his debut solo project, ‘Children of Bushido‘ – a…to read more click here…

Costa Rican melodic death metal crew
SIGHT OF EMPTINESS
had released album
‘Above The Noise’

This is far more than just another release – it’s a full-scale sonic journey, produced and mixed by the legendary Thomas ‘Plec‘ Johansson (Opeth, Soilwork, Mayhem), designed to challenge perceptions and stir introspection.
‘Above the Noise‘ marks a sonic metamorphosis for Sight of Emptiness – a nine-track odyssey that dives deep into the human psyche…to read more click here…

Greek thrash metal legend
FLAMES
will release album
‘Frequency Of Illusion’

The Greek Thrash Metal legend Flames will release their eighth studio album ‘Frequency of Illusion‘.
Few bands in the Greek metal underground carry the same weight of legacy as FLAMES.
Formed in Athens back in 1984 by guitarist…to read more click here…

Finnish groove/alt metal band
EXISION
has released album
‘Uhreina Ajassa’

Finnish groove and alternative metal force Exision return with their second studio album, ‘Uhreina Ajassa‘ – a record that plunges deep into the turmoil of human existence.
The band expands their sound with heavy, groove-driven riffs and an atmosphere soaked in melancholy and defiance.
In their own…to read more click here…

Canadian death metal act
HARVESTED
has released album
‘Dysthymia’

Ottawa-based death metal outfit Harvested have unleashed their first full-length record, ‘Dysthymia‘ – a conceptually rich and sonically punishing exploration of the psychological realities of mental illness.
Rather than relying on gore-soaked clichés, the album digs into the human mind’s darker corners with…to read more click here…

Swedish doom metal trio
DOOMHERRE
has released EP
‘Serpent Shrine’

Swedish doom metal outfit Doomherre return with their latest 4-track EP, ‘Serpent Shrine‘ – a dark, weighty prelude to their upcoming full-length album ‘Plaguelords‘, due later this year via Skatbo Records.
Serving as a foretaste of what’s to come, ‘Serpent Shrine‘ follows a string of singles – ‘Dark Hand‘, ‘This Burning Guilt‘, and ‘Stormfather‘ – that have…to read more click here…

Finnish metallers
VANGUARDIAN
have released album
‘III: Inhumanity’

From the heart of Finland’s metal underground comes Vanguardian, delivering their most ambitious statement yet with their debut full-length, ‘III: Inhumanity‘.
The record channels everything from black metal and progressive rock to sludge and classic rock ‘n’ roll – a sprawling, visceral soundscape that’s as thought-provoking as it is…to read more click here…

British female-fronted
alt-rock act
ROGUE AWAKENING
has released single
‘Taste Of Sorrow’

Rogue Awakening are making waves once again with their latest release, the haunting single ‘Taste of Sorrow‘.
The British newcomers continue to carve their niche in the darker realms of alternative rock, blending emotional intensity with…to read more click here…

THE HUNT
alternative rock from Switzerland

The Hunt is an innovative Swiss rock band drawing inspiration from a wide spectrum of genres – from alternative to metal.
Their sound fuses powerful guitar riffs with infectious melodies, clear vocals, rich synth…to read more click here…

Canadian classic rockers
SPENDO
have released single
‘Still Here’

Spendo, hailing from Vancouver, Canada, released their single ‘Still Here’ earlier in 2025.
It marks the second single from their forthcoming third album, following ‘This Feeling‘, which dropped in…to read more click here…

GLORY’S GATE
rock from the USA

Glory’s Gate is a Christian rock band from Washington, Illinois, founded in 2017 and led by the father–son duo J.T. Marshall and Jon Anthony.
Blending heavy guitars, soaring synthesizers, and rock-driven vocals with strong AOR influences, the band delivers a powerful and…to read more click here…

Finnish industrial metal band
ALFA PENTATONIK
released EP
‘Gamma II’

Finnish industrial metal band Alfa Pentatonik – originally formed in 2002 under the name Pentatonik – have released their latest EP, ‘Gamma II’, through Inverse Records.
The new release serves as a direct sequel to ‘Gamma I’, which arrived earlier in 2025, and continues in a similar vein.
Expect…to read more click here…

SYNCOLIMA
stoner rock from England

2021 — the year after the worst in memory.
A time to restart.
A time to crank the amps and hit the drums louder than ever.
Formed in February 2021 in the Nottingham area…to read more click here…

HARD TO EXPLAIN
female-fronted modern metal from Northern Ireland

Hard To Explain is a metal band hailing from Northern Ireland, forged in the challenges of the recent pandemic.
This formidable four-piece delivers crushing riffs, raw energy, and melodic depth, promising live shows that are…to read more click here…

German/American power metal sextet
THEM
has released album
‘Psychedelic Enigma’

The subtle arc of suspense woven through Them’s new concept album, ‘Psychedelic Enigma’, recalls the haunting tension of classic horror films.
Kicking off with ferocious, fast-paced power metal assaults, the record spins an enigmatic tale around its mysterious protagonist…to read more click here…

Mexican speed metal act
JET JAGUAR
has released album
‘Severance’

There’s no denying it:
a fierce fighting spirit runs through Jet Jaguar’s veins.
The four-piece from Mexico have emerged as one of the most…to read more click here…