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Hello everyone… AND GIVE PEACE A CHANCE!!!
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Radio Highway Pirates – The Webzine #14/August 26
German Death/Black Metal Band
HKSPK
Set To Release Album
‘Heimkehr‘
Brandenburg’s HKSPK return with ‘Heimkehr‘, a raw and uncompromising black and death metal journey through war, despair, revenge, memory and the scars that remain when the battle is finally over…to read more click here…
Forbidden Knowledge, Artificial Gods And The Fear Of What Is Coming
Interview with the American Doom Act
WIZARD TATTOO
By Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs’, Bram the Bard and Fausto Aurelius from the American Doom Act Wizard Tattoo open the doors to the dark philosophical world behind their latest album ‘When Gods Had Hands’…to read more click here…
The Tyger Still Has Its Claws
British NWOBHM Legend
TYGERS OF PAN TANG
set to release album
‘Electrifyed‘
review by Georgina
More than four decades after helping shape the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, this legendary act returns with ‘Electrifyed‘, a powerful reminder that its riffs still bite, its melodies still matter, and the fight is far from over…to read more click here…
Letting The Songs Breathe In A World That Wants Everything Now
Interview with French Female Fronted Fuzz Stoner/Hard Rock Act
VOODOO QUEEN
By Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs’, Paul Brousseau, Jérémie Truyol and Fabiola Thoreau from the French Female Fronted Fuzz Stoner and Hard Rock outfit Voodoo Queen open the doors to the world behind their debut album ‘Violet Crown’…to read more click here…
Between Psychedelia, Open Minds And Pure Rock
Interview with the Portuguese Psychedelic Rockers
EL SAGUARO
By Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs’, Lucas Hugues and André Horta from the Portuguese Psychedelic Rock band El Saguaro take us behind their EP ‘Enthusiecstasy’, discussing their 1960s and 1970s influences, the freedom and challenges of being a power trio, improvisation, their European journey and the organic approach that shapes their sound…to read more click here…
Finnish Heavy Metal Outfit
OCCULT MASTER
Released Album
‘Occult Master’
Oulu based heavy metal band Occult Master released their self titled debut album, ‘Occult Master‘, presenting a broad and uncompromising take on classic heavy metal that draws deeply from the sound and spirit of the 1970s and 1980s while embracing progressive and more contemplative territory…to read more click here…
Sex, Drugs, Rock’n’Roll And The Fine Art Of Not Giving A Fuck
Interview with the Canadian Heavy Rock’n’Roll force
POWERLÖAD
By Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Canadian Heavy Rock’n’Roll force Powerlöad open the doors to the chaotic world behind their debut album ‘In The Pocket‘…to read more click here…
FIRESKY
An International AOR Project
Firesky is an international melodic rock and AOR project created by Finnish drummer Mika Brushane of Imperium, bringing together musicians from Finland and Italy with a shared passion for the golden era of melodic rock…to read more click here…
DIAVOLA
Groove Metal From Norway
Formed in Oslo, Norway, in January 2024, Diavola emerged with a clear musical ambition, to capture the energy and attitude of the new wave of American heavy metal that gained momentum in the early 2000s while developing a sound of their own…to read more click here…
Canadian Heavy/Thrash Trio
OMBRA
Set To Release EP
‘Night Terror’
Montreal metal trio Ombra will release their Debut EP ‘Night Terror‘ on September 14, 2026, inviting listeners into a dark and increasingly intense journey through fear, control, obsession and the human mind…to read more click here…
From Fantasy Worlds To International Stages
Interview with the Russian Symphonic Metal Artist
ANNA KIARA
By Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Russian symphonic metal artist Anna KiaRa opens up about the ideas, emotions and experiences behind her music…to read more click here…
No Nostalgia, No Bullshit, Just Rock’n’Roll
Interview with the Australian Heavy Rock’n’Rollers
THE RORTS
By Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, the Australian Heavy Rock’n’Rollers The Rorts talk about their debut EP ‘Big Decisions‘, the freedom that comes with experience, the legendary Geelong rock’n’roll scene, and their determination to create something fresh rather than simply revisit the past…to read more click here…
RISING INSANE
Push Modern Metalcore Forward With
‘Deathrace’
a Review by Georgina
Rising Insane deliver a powerful melodic metalcore statement with ‘Deathrace‘, combining crushing heaviness, soaring melodies, emotional depth, and a newfound confidence that pushes their sound forward…to read more click here…
On Life, Loss And Human Connection
Interview with Georgina Strilakos from the American female dominated trio
3RD VAIN
By Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, we speak with our Radio Highway Pirates coworker Georgina Strilakos, vocalist and member of the American female dominated trio 3rd Vain…to read more click here…
Twin Guitars, Fast Roads And Pure Rock’n’Roll
Interview with the American Heavy Rock’n’Roll Outfit
ELECTRIC PYTHON
By Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Jeff Hime and Todd Farrell Jr. from the American Heavy Rock’n’Roll band Electric Python discuss the philosophy behind ‘Speed Demon‘, the band’s passion for loud amplifiers, twin guitar harmonies and unforgettable riffs, as well as the balance between tradition and originality…to read more click here…
British Pop Rock Act
SKYRACER
Released Album
‘Skyracer V1.0’
Skyracer’s debut album ‘Skyracer V1.0‘ delivers an uplifting blend of nostalgic pop rock, cinematic melodies, and heartfelt songwriting that celebrates friendship, memories, and growing up without letting go of who you are…to read more click here…
Love, Darkness And Redemption
Interview with Italian Female-Fronted
Melodic Power Metallers
RISEN CROW
By Fok ‘bs’
In this interview by Fok ‘bs‘, Risen Crow open the doors to the dark and cinematic world of their debut concept album, ‘Requiem For a Damned Love‘…to read more click here…
The Wizard – The Tale of the Child Within
by Fokion Triantafyllidis
at Radio Highway Pirates
As the sun sank behind the Black Forest, the old wise wizard rested in his weathered rocking chair, watching another day fade into twilight. Then, from between the ancient pines, came the little elf. Though neatly dressed, his face carried a burden no traveller should bear. He had come to seek the wizard’s wisdom, but before the night was over, he would discover that the greatest gifts are those given in silence…to read more click here…