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Radio Highway Pirates – The Webzine #25/06

Hello everyone… AND GIVE PEACE A CHANCE!!!
Our sixth 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 November articles from the homepage.
In this sixth issue we start a new rubric: please welcome our interviews of the month…
So crank up the volume and dive into our fourth issue!
Your Radio Highway Pirates crew
In this issue you will find articles of:
01 THE HUNT (Switzerland – Alternative Rock)
02 ROGUE AWAKENING (England – Alternative Rock)
03 VANGUARDIAN (Finland – Progressive Metal)
04 DOOMHERRE (Sweden – Doom Metal)
05 HARVESTED (Canada – Death Metal)
06 EXISION (Finland – Alternative Metal)
07 FLAMES (Greece – Thrash Metal)
08 SIGHT OF EMPTINESS (Costa Rica – Melodic Death Metal)
09 RYOJI SHINOMOTO (Japan – Melodic Death Metal)
10 KILLIAN RUFFLEY (Canada – Rock)
11 TEMPTED (Greece – Grunge Rock)
12 WISHING WELL (Finland – Heavy Metal)
13 GLUECIFER (Norway – Heavy Rock’n’Roll)
14 BLACK RABBIT (Netherlands – Thrash Metal)
15 GHOST IN THE MACHINE (USA – Alternative Metal)
16 THISTLE SIFTER (England/Netherlands – Post-Rock)
17 TURBO LOVERS (USA – Heavy Rock’n’Roll)
18 TIMELESS RAGE (Germany – Symphonic Metal)
19 KARU (Finland – Symphonic Death Metal)
20 NO WORTH OF MAN (England – Modern Metal)
21 DANIEL LEIGH (England – Rock)
22 THE BIRCH (Germany – Psychedelic Rock)
23 IMPERATORE (Australia – Symphonic Metal)
24 ROT FESTER (Sweden – Death Metal)
25 OBELISK (Schotland – Metalcore)
26 SUGAR HORSE (England – Experimental Rock)
27 BULLET (Sweden – Heavy Metal)
28 ATTIC THEORY (England – Alternative Rock)
29 THE LOSTS (France – Heavy Metal)
30 HECATONCHEIR (Slovakia – Black Metal)
31 ZEUP (Denmark – Stoner Rock)
32 BLUE BENDERS (Sweden – Blues)
33 NO MURDER NO MOUSTACHE (Wales – Celtic Punk)
34 ZERO TOLERANCE (Canada – Thrash Metal)
35 ESPRIT D’AIR (Japan – Alternative Metal)
36 VARDIS (England – Heavy Metal)
37 TRISKELYON (Canada – Thrash Metal)
38 TAINTED ISOLATION (USA – Industrial)
39 DAYTURA (England – Classic Rock)
40 RAT SILO (Canada – Alternative Rock)
41 FATE’S HAND (Australia – Power Metal)
42 VALONTUOJA (Finland – Black Metal)

Truth in Decay:
Portuguese CULT OF ALCAEUS on Myth, Metal, and Meaning
an Interview by Fok ‘bs’

In an era where shock has lost its impact and collapse has become a daily headline, Cult of Alcaeus approach metal not as provocation, but as revelation.
With their conceptual trilogy ‘Doomed Cycles‘, the Portuguese band strips away illusion to expose a world caught in an eternal loop of destruction and rebirth – not as fantasy, but as reality seen without filters.
In this interview, vocalist Ares Baal reflects on myth-making, philosophical decay, the beauty hidden in chaos, and why metal still matters in a desensitized world…to read more click here…

Swedish Female-Fronted
Punk Quartet
BÖDEL
Will Release Album
‘Dödsbringaren’

After months of anticipation, the moment has finally arrived.
‘Dödsbringaren‘, the long-awaited debut album from Swedish crust punk upstarts Bödel, is set for release on January 30, 2026, arriving on CD and vinyl, followed by a full digital release on February 6…to read more click here…

The Hobbit and the Valley of Eternal Songs
by Fokion Triantafyllidis
at radio highway pirates

Once upon a time, in an age long vanished from the books, an ancient wizard lived in a small hut at the edge of the Black Forest. His home always smelled of old herbs, burnt time, and the dust of forgotten memories.
One evening, as the wind swept through the gnarled branches, a little hobbit knocked on his door
…to read more click here…

Swiss Hard Rock Act
BLACK DIAMONDS
Has Released Single
‘Christmas Time’

Swiss hard rockers BLACK DIAMONDS are kicking off the festive season with a brand-new holiday anthem, ‘CHRISTMAS TIME‘.
A burst of high-octane cheer, the track channels the big-hearted, arena-ready energy of BON JOVI, DEF LEPPARD, and BRYAN ADAMS – only sharpened with the band’s unmistakable swagger…to read more click here…

American alt-metallers
SECONDS TO SERENITY
have released album
‘Nexus’

After nearly a decade of silence, Chicago’s alt-metal force Seconds To Serenity return with ‘Nexus‘ – a bold and unflinching descent into the darkest corners of the human psyche.
Far from a traditional concept record, ‘Nexus‘ is built on emotional continuity.
Anger, grief, addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-doubt – each track bleeds into the next, forming a chain reaction of consequence, where every collapse hints at resurrection and every resurgence carries the scars of what came before…to read more click here…

Greek Speed/Black Quartet
SONS OF HADES
Released Album
‘Tombs Of The Blind Dead’

Prepare to descend into the abyss.
Greek metal outfit Sons of Hades, forged in the depths of the underground, have unleashed their debut full-length assault, ‘Tombs of the Blind Dead‘ – a record steeped in menace and shaped by the legacy of extreme metal’s earliest agitators…to read more click here…

Costa Rica’s Power Metal Band
WINGS OF DESTINY
Will Release Album
‘Masters Of War’

Costa Rican power metal force Wings of Destiny will unleash their forthcoming album ‘Masters of War‘ on December 12th, 2025, via King’s Music Records – marking a bold new chapter for a band long considered one of Latin America’s most promising exports to the global metal stage.
Across six explosive studio releases, Wings of Destiny has carved out a loyal cult following while catching the attention of the international scene…to read more click here…

American Indie Artist
SCARLET TANTRUM
Has Released Single
‘Insignificant’

Scarlet Tantrum strikes straight at the heart with ‘Insignificant‘, a haunting indie-rock confession that speaks to the quiet devastation of emotional neglect – the kind of heartbreak that doesn’t explode, but corrodes.
Rooted in deeply personal experience, the North Carolina artist lays bare the story of becoming invisible to someone meant to…to read more click here…

American Hard Rock Legends
ALCATRAZZ
Have Released Album
‘Prior Convictions’

Alcatrazz have returned with ‘Prior Convictions‘, a new release via BraveWords Records that boldly connects the band’s storied legacy with its modern evolution.
The album features nine newly re-recorded classics from the group’s 1980s catalog, now reimagined with the commanding presence of vocalist Giles Lavery, alongside two brand-new tracks that point decisively toward the future…to read more click here…

Canadian Hard ‘n’ Heavy Heroes
HELIX
will release album
‘Scrap Metal’

Perris Records has officially announced the upcoming release of HELIX’s new full-length album ‘SCRAP METAL‘, arriving January 23, 2026 – a milestone marking the band’s 14th release with the label.
Before the album drops, fans will get a taste of what’s coming with two digital singles:
‘Stuck In The 80’s‘ arriving December 12, 2025, followed by ‘Fast & Furious‘ hitting digital platforms on December 19…to read more click here…

AUTHENTIC – UNTAMED – UNPOLISHED
British Female-Fronted Classic Rockers DAYTURA
On the Art of Not Interfering
An Interview by Fok ‘bs’

With momentum from the worldwide success of ‘Break On‘, Daytura now unveil their most instinctive work yet:
‘June‘ – a single that wasn’t written but emerged fully formed in a spontaneous burst of inspiration.
It’s classic rock at its most alive:
unfiltered, intuitive, and emotionally resonant.
We sat down with Sam Britton singer, front-woman of Daytura to talk about lightning-strike creativity, the magic of capturing a moment, and how their journey from festival stages to Salvation Studio continues to shape their identity as one of the UK’s most compelling new rock bands…to read more click here…

Germany-based metalcore group
ANNISOKAY
has released album
‘Abyss – The Final Chapter’

German post-hardcore heavyweights ANNISOKAY have opened a new chapter by closing one.
With ‘Abyss – The Final Chapter‘, out via Arising Empire, the band delivers the dramatic conclusion to their celebrated ‘Abyss‘ era – a trilogy that has reshaped their identity, expanded their sonic horizons, and elevated their global stature…to read more click here…

Scottish heavy metal trio
ELD VARG
has released album
‘Destroyer’

Glasgow’s fast-ascending metal juggernaut ELD VARG return with ‘Destroyer‘, a record that cements their growing reputation as one of the most formidable new forces in the UK heavy scene.
Before the album’s full release, the trio set the tone by dropping its title track – accompanied by an official video that showcases the band’s battle-hardened intensity…to read more click here…

British grunge band
WHEN THEY RIOT
has released single
‘Covers’

Leeds-based alt-grunge disruptors When They Riot strike a match and throw it at the past with ‘Covers‘ – a volatile reimagining of cornerstone tracks that forged the DNA of alternative music.
Rather than paying polite homage, the band tears each song down to bare timber, rebuilding them with snarling guitars, bruising low-end, and a voltage of emotion that feels dangerously uncontained…to read more click here…

American classic rock act
ZITA
has released single
‘Holding On’

The Zita are back in motion – and once again dropping another piece of the long-anticipated record that now looks firmly set for a 2026 arrival.
The past few weeks have brought changes behind the scenes, including the departure of bassist Dylan Caillouet, with Sean Weber stepping in to take up the mantle and usher in the band’s next chapter…to read more click here…

Between Pints, Protest and Punk Folklore
A Conversation with Welsh Celtic Punk Act No Murder No Moustache
by Fok ‘bs’

Welsh Celtic Punk blends storytelling, rage, and humor like few bands do.
In an interview with Fok ‘bs’, No Murder No Moustache reveal the stories and struggles behind ‘As Everything Else Decays‘, an album coming in early 2026…to read more click here…

FLAMES are burning higher than ever
An interview with the Greek thrash metal veterans
by Fok ‘bs’

The legendary Greek thrashers FLAMES return to the forefront with a brand-new album, ‘Frequency Of Illusion’.
Armed with endless energy and decades of experience, the band presents a record that serves both as a tribute to their past and a starting point for a new era.
In this interview, FLAMES speak openly about their evolution, and what it means to carry the history of an entire scene on their shoulders…to read more click here…

American heavy hardcore band
LIONHEART
will release album
‘Valley of Death II’

California’s metallic hardcore heavyweights Lionheart are officially back – and they’re wasting no time reminding the world exactly why they sit at the top of the genre.
The band will unleash their new album, ‘Valley of Death II‘, on January 9th, 2026 via Arising Empire, marking one of the most anticipated returns in modern heavy music…to read more click here…

beyond the riff:
ZEUP on imperfection, overpopulation and desert visions
interview by fok ‘bs’

Emerging from Copenhagen’s vibrant rock underground, Zeup channels the energy of 70s heavy rock, the dirt of stoner grooves, and the raw honesty of grunge – all while preserving an analog, no-frills sound.
With ‘Mammals‘, they proved they can write heavy riffs and introspective songs.
Now, as they continue to carve out their identity, we dive into their creative process, inspirations, and what makes Zeup distinctly themselves…to read more click here…

inside the mind of French heavy metal group The Losts:
exploring ‘Venom Within’
interview by FOK ‘BS’

With their third studio album ‘Venom Within‘, French heavy metal band The Losts dive deeper into darkness, mythology, and sonic experimentation.
Known for blending theatrical vocals, melodic intensity, and concept-driven narratives, the band has evolved into a force that challenges both themselves and their listeners.
We sat down with the members to explore the album’s creative process, emotional depth, and the world they’ve built within their music…to read more click here…

Finnish one man black metal act
VALONTUOJA
has released album
‘Tulesta Syntynyt’

“Every step into the unknown is both burden and awakening.”
With those words echoing like an omen through the pines, Finnish black-metal visionary Valontuoja unleashes his second full-length offering, ‘Tulesta Syntynyt‘ (‘Born of Fire‘), released November 14th, 2025 via Inverse Records…to read more click here…

FATE’S HAND
epic power metal from Australia

With the crash of breaking waves and the caw of a thousand ravens, a new force rises from Australia’s heavy metal depths – a force known as Fate’s Hand.
A name whispered in underground circles since their arrival, now spoken with growing reverence.
Fate’s Hand first unsheathed their blade in 2021 with a self-titled EP that arrived quietly but struck with unmistakable power…to read more click here…