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BUY JUPITER (France/Modern Metal) – SONIC WHIP (Netherlands/Alternative Rock) – ACHILLES STEEL (USA/Melodic Heavy Metal) – AEVERIS (Belgium/Metalcore) – KA’APER (Cyprus/Melodic Death Metal) – WHITEABBEY (England/Symphonic Metal) – THE FODS (‘England‘/Punk Rock) – DIVNI SAN (Belgium/Heavy Metal) – THE TIRTH (England/Progressive Rock) – DEAD KIWIS (France/Mathcore) – THORNDALE (Netherlands/Stoner Rock) – THE SURGE (England/Alternative Rock) – SAASTA (Finland/Death Metal) – THE WIZARD (Fantasy Stories) – JUDAS PRIEST (England/Heavy Metal) – ARGY/NIGHTSTALKER (Greece/Stoner Rock) – ALBUM OF THE MONTH: DISMISS – Funeral Fund (Greece/Heavy Rock’n’Roll) – BLITZ (USA/Industrial) – SECRET RULE (Italy/Symphonic Metal) – DAY 40 (England/Thrash Metal) – ATMORAN (Netherlands/Thrash Metal) – AS OCEANS DIVIDE (Canada/Metalcore) – ADVENT HORIZON (USA/Progressive Rock) – THE EXILES (USA/Classic Rock) – STORM FORCE (Canada/Hard Rock) – RADIO HIGHWAY PIRATES THE WEBZINE #12/June26
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Radio Highway Pirates – The Webzine #13/July 26
Hard Rock With Something To Say
Patrick Gagliardi & Greg Fraser
of Canadian Hard Rock Outfit
STORM FORCE
Interview by Fok ‘bs’
In this interview, conducted by Fok ‘bs‘, vocalist Patrick Gagliardi and guitarist Greg Fraser talk about truth, collaboration, vulnerability, and why authentic music will always outlive trends…to read more click here…
American Classic Rock Band
THE EXILES
Re-Released Album
‘Turning Time’
Three decades after its original release, ‘Turning Time’ returns in a newly reworked and expanded edition, giving a long-overlooked chapter of classic rock a fresh lease on life…to read more click here…
Finding Meaning Through Music
An Interview with Rylee McDonald
from American Progressive Rock Act
ADVENT HORIZON
by Fok ‘bs’
For this exclusive interview, Fok ‘bs‘ sat down with Rylee McDonald – vocals, guitars, keys and percussion for the American progressive rock band Advent Horizon – to discuss the band’s creative evolution, the making of ‘Falling Together’, and why the most meaningful music often begins with asking the right questions…to read more click here…
Canadian Metalcore Force
AS OCEANS DIVIDE
Released EP
‘As Oceans Divide’
Canadian metal newcomers As Oceans Divide make a strong first impression with their debut EP, ‘As Oceans Divide‘…to read more click here…
Dutch Thrash Metal Group
ATMORAN
Released Album
‘We Fight Back!’
Dutch groove/thrash metal outfit Atmoran have taken the next step in their evolution with the release of their first full-length album, ‘We Fight Back!’…to read more click here…
Exploring The Unknown
An Interview with Den Dimitrov
from British Thrash Metal Outfit
DAY 40
by Fok ‘bs’
For this exclusive interview, Fok ‘bs‘ spoke with Den Dimitrov – guitarist, vocalist and founder of the British thrash metal band Day 40 – about the creative vision behind ‘Phenomenon‘, the band’s evolution over more than two decades, and why great metal should inspire curiosity as much as it delivers power…to read more click here…
Discovering ‘X’
Italian Female-Fronted
Symphonic Metal Band
SECRET RULE’s
Latest Album
To mark their tenth anniversary, Italian symphonic metal outfit Secret Rule entered a new chapter with the release of ‘X‘, an album that looks firmly toward the future while remaining true to the band’s unmistakable identity…to read more click here…
Between Humanity And Machines
An Interview with Edge Dennis
from the American Industrial Act
BLITZ
by Fok ‘bs’
Fok ‘bs‘ spoke with Edge Dennis, vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the American industrial metal act BLiTZ, about the origins of the project, the philosophy behind its futuristic mythology, the balance between humanity and machines, and why resistance begins long before the first note is played…to read more click here…
ALBUM OF THE MONTH:
DISMISS
‘Funeral Fund’
A New Beginning Wrapped In Sound
Every band has a story to tell, but with their debut album ‘Funeral Fund‘, Greek rock outfit Dismiss deliver more than just a collection of songs, they create a statement and the soundtrack of a new beginning…to read more click here…
Four Decades Of Noise, Chaos And Truth
Argy of
NIGHTSTALKER
interviewed by Fok ‘bs’
In this special ‘Musician of the Month‘ feature, Argy talks about the early days of the Athens scene, the transition from drummer/singer to frontman, the meaning behind Nightstalker’s identity, the realities of a life in rock, personal battles, and why music remained the place he always returned to…to read more click here…
Before Heavy Metal became a worldwide phenomenon, before arenas were filled with thousands of fans wearing black shirts and denim jackets, there was a generation of bands that had to create this world from nothing.
Among the most important and influential names of that era, one band stands above many others:
Judas Priest…to read more click here…
The Wizard – The Tale of the Child Within
by Fokion Triantafyllidis
at Radio Highway Pirates
Once upon a night, when the moon was high and the forest lay quiet beneath a blanket of silver, the little night owl flew once more to the veranda of the old and wise wizard.
There he sat, as he always did, in his wooden rocking chair, listening to the whispers of the trees and the songs of the distant stars.
The little owl landed beside him and, as was her habit, spoke without delay:
“Wise man, tell me about age.”
The old wizard smiled, for he was always delighted whenever his little student came to him with a question.
“Ah, my little night owl,”
he said,
“people often give too much…to read more click here…
The Sound of Collapse, Rage and Reality
Finnish Blackened Death Metal Force
SAASTA
interviewed by Fok ’bs’
In this interview with Fok ’bs’, bassist Janne Hietanen talks about the origins of ‘Cesspool’, the balance between control and chaos, the importance of creating a complete artistic universe, and why Saasta’s music is driven not by fascination with destruction, but by the rage it creates…to read more click here…
British Female-Fronted Alt-Rockers
THE SURGE
Set To Release Album
‘Meow’
South Coast alternative rock outfit The Surge return with their new album ‘Meow‘, a record that continues the band’s development while staying true to the raw energy, heavy sound, and honest songwriting that have become their trademark…to read more click here…
Building Landscapes Through Sound
‘Dutch’ Stoner Outfit
THORNDALE
interviewed by Fok ’bs’
In this interview with Fok ’bs’, bassist Zigor Muñoz and guitarist Peter Shannon talk about the evolution of Thorndale, the art of building riffs, the importance of atmosphere, international collaborations, and why a truly memorable song needs more than just heaviness…to read more click here…
French Chaotic Mathcore Quintet
DEAD KIWIS
Released Album
‘Extreme Metal’
French chaotic hardcore/mathcore outfit Dead Kiwis return with their most explosive statement yet…to read more click here…
From The Seventies Into A New Dimension
British Progressive Rock Band
THE TIRITH
interviewed by Fok ’bs’
In this interview with Fok ’bs’, The Tirith discuss the evolution from their early days to the present, the creation of ‘Quetzalcoatl‘, songwriting across generations, the importance of individuality, and why great music always begins with a strong song…to read more click here…
DIVNI SAN
Heavy Metal from Belgium
Belgian metal outfit Divni San were formed in 2021 by former members of Midrange, bringing together a quartet of musicians whose shared history and diverse influences quickly shaped a distinctive and ambitious sound…to read more click here…
‘British’ Punk Rockers
THE FODS
Released Album
‘Does Not Conform To Regulations’
UK/US indie punk rock outfit The Fods have completed their tenth and final track for their new album ‘Does Not Conform to Regulations‘…to read more click here…
When Childhood Stories Become Metal Nightmares
British Female-Fronted
Symphonic Metal Quartet
WHITEABBEY
interviewed by Fok ’bs’
In this interview with Fok ’bs’, vocalist Tamara Bouwhuis and guitarist Steve Moore discuss the creation of ‘Sweet Revenge‘, the transformation of Willy Wonka into a darker figure, storytelling through metal, childhood influences, and why the most powerful stories are often the ones that leave questions behind…to read more click here…
THORNDALE
Stoner Rock Based In The Netherlands
Emerging from the Netherlands, Thorndale are quickly establishing themselves as one of the most promising new voices in modern heavy stoner music…to read more click here…
Cyprus Based Russian-Ukrainian
Melodic Death Metal Band
KA’APER
Released Album
‘When Gods Walked the Earth’
Ka’aper unveil their second full-length album ‘When Gods Walked the Earth’, a dark and immersive journey where ancient mythology, human struggles, and modern decay collide…to read more click here…
Where Metalcore Meets Human Reality
Belgian
AEVERIS
interviewed by Fok ’bs’
In this interview by Fok ’bs’, vocalist Wouter and guitarist Jeffrey talk about the emotional concept behind Imminence, the importance of authenticity, the balance between brutality and melody, and why showing weakness can sometimes be the strongest statement a person can make…to read more click here…
ACHILLES STEEL
Melodic Heavy Metal From The USA
Emerging from the heart of the American Midwest, Iowa-based Achilles Steel carry the spirit of classic heavy metal with a sound built on melody, power, and uncompromising attitude…to read more click here…
Dutch Alt-Rock Act
SONIC WHIP
Released Album
‘Sonic Whip’
Dutch rock trio Sonic Whip finally unleash their long-awaited second album, a record that captures the raw energy, chemistry, and intensity of the band’s live performances while pushing their sound to a new level…to read more click here…
Science Fiction As A Mirror Of Humanity
French Modern Metal Force
BUY JUPITER
interviewed by Fok ‘bs’
In this interview with Fok ‘bs’, Buy Jupiter talk about completing their long-running saga, the connection between music and literature, the challenges of transforming complex ideas into extreme metal, and why even the end of a story can open the door to new possibilities…to read more click here…
British Progressive Rockers
THE TIRITH
Announce New Album
‘Quetzalcoatl’
British progressive rock veterans The Tirith continue their renewed creative journey with the release of their latest album ‘Quetzalcoatl‘, a record that brings together decades of songwriting experience, musical exploration, and a deep connection to the roots of progressive rock…to read more click here…