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SERVATOR (Germany/Thrash Metal) – SCAMPI CHIPS DIP & CAMPARI (Norway/Punk) – MALIGNEA (Portugal/Symphonic Metal) – CRYPTA (Brazil/Death Metal) – PREMIER JESTER (England/Metalcore) – IRON KINGDOM (Canada/Heavy Metal) – MAJOR BUSINESS (Sweden/Indie Rock) – 30 DENARI (Italy/Pust-Punk) – SIEGE PERILOUS (USA/Power Metal) – AS THE SUN FALLS (Finland/Melodic Death Metal) – RUOSKA (Finland/Industrial) – LUFEH (USA/Progressive Rock) – KAMELOT (USA/Symphonic Power Metal) – VILEDÖG (Portugal/Thrash Metal) – NIGHT THIEVES (England/Alternative Metal) – GET THROUGH (Canada/Hard Rock) – NEGAATIO (Finland/Groove Metal) – DEZ DARE (England/Punk) – CRIMSON ROOTS (Germany/Psychedelic Rock) – THE WIZARD (Fantasy Stories) – IRON MAIDEN (England/Heavy Metal) – STEVE LYNCH (USA/Hard Rock) – THE DEAD DAISIES (‘USA‘/Hard Rock) – BLKE (England–Germany/Psychedelic Kraut Rock) – RADIO HIGHWAY PIRATES THE WEBZINE #11/May26
Hello everyone… AND GIVE PEACE A CHANCE!!!
Our eleventh 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 last month articles from the homepage.
So crank up the volume and dive into our eleventh issue!
Your Radio Highway Pirates crew
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Radio Highway Pirates – The Webzine #11/May 26
Between Berlin and London:
Psychedelic Kraut Rock Act
BLKE
in conversation with Fok ’bs’
In this conversation with Fok ’bs’, the band reflects on transformation, improvisation, and the fragile boundary between control and collapse in their music…to read more click here…
‘American’ Hard Rock Outfit
THE DEAD DAISIES
Release Live-Album
‘Live Plus Five’
With ‘Live Plus Five‘, The Dead Daisies bottle the very essence of what has long defined them: raw energy, unfiltered performance, and the undeniable chemistry between band and audience…to read more click here…
musician of the month:
Staying True: Why Compromise Was Never an Option
Interview with guitarist STEVE LYNCH (Autograph)
by Fok ’bs’
In this interview with guitarist Steve Lynch (Autograph, Network 23, Blue Neptune) Fok ’bs’ dives into the mindset of a player who never followed trends, but instead built his own identity through innovation, instinct, and uncompromising creativity…to read more click here…
top story:
The early years of Iron Maiden tell a story of chaos, determination, and raw ambition.
From the smoky pubs of East London to the rise of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, this is where the foundations were laid – long before the stadiums, the legends, and ‘The Number of the Beast’ changed everything…to read more click here…
The Wizard and the Tale of Adana
by Fokion Triantafyllidis
at Radio Highway Pirates
Once upon a time, when stories still wandered freely through the night…
At the edge of a quiet forest lived an old, wise wizard who spent his evenings listening to the whisper of the wind and distant worlds.
One night, the little night owl appeared beside him, her voice trembling:
“Please… tell me a beautiful story. My heart is heavy.”
The wizard smiled softly and began to speak.
A very old tale.
Older than sorrow itself.
The story of Adana, Princess of the East…to read more click here…
‘Open Roads’ a journey without arrival
Ina Salaj of the German Psych/Prog Band
CRIMSON ROOTS
Interview by Fok ’bs’
In this interview with Fok ’bs’, Ina Salaj reflects on intuition, storytelling, and why the most meaningful journeys rarely offer clear resolutions…to read more click here…
British/Australian Punk Act
DEZ DARE
Is Set To Release Album
‘These Days Are Wild & Blind’
Dez Dare returns with his upcoming album ‘These Days Are Wild & Blind‘, set for release on May 1st, 2026 – less a traditional collection of songs than an ongoing, evolving experience…to read more click here…
Between Pressure, Chaos, and Clarity
Finnish Groove Metal Outfit
NEGAATIO
Interviewed by Fok ’bs’
In this interview with Fok ’bs’, Negaatio talk about confronting difficult themes, shaping a cohesive identity, and turning inner conflict into music…to read more click here…
Canadian Hard Rock Project
GET THROUGH
Release Single
‘A Brand New Start’
Montreal-based project Get Through emerges from the shadows with ‘A Brand New Start‘, a powerful return that transforms struggle into forward motion…to read more click here…
British Female-Fronted Alt-Metal Quartet
NIGHT THIEVES
Release Album
‘Metaxis’
London’s rising alt-metal force Night Thieves step into 2026 with a debut that refuses to hold back…to read more click here…
VILEDÖG
Thrash Metal from Portugal
There’s a fine line between chaos and control – and Viledög seem determined to live right on it…to read more click here…
American Symphonic/Power Metal Heroes
KAMELOT
Announce North American and European Headline Tours 2026
Symphonic metal titans Kamelot are preparing to make 2026 one of the most ambitious years in their already formidable career…to read more click here…
‘American’ Progressive Rockers
LUFEH
Are Set To Release Album
‘Overwhelmed’
With their upcoming second album ‘Overwhelmed‘, Lufeh step into a new chapter – one defined by emotional depth, technical ambition, and a renewed sense of identity…to read more click here…
Finnish Industrial Metal Act
RUOSKA
Release Album
‘Kade’
Finnish industrial metal veterans Ruoska return with their album ‘Kade‘, a release that pushes the band’s sound into new and unexpected territory…to read more click here…
Finnish Melodic Death Metal Force
AS THE SUN FALLS
Are Set To Release Album
‘Songs From The Veil’
With ‘Songs From The Veil‘, Finnish melodic death metal outfit As The Sun Falls step deeper into the shadows of their homeland, delivering a record that feels as timeless as it is deeply personal…to read more click here…
American Power Metal Outfit
SIEGE PERILOUS
Release Album
‘Becoming The Dragon’
With ‘Becoming the Dragon‘, Colorado power metal storytellers Siege Perilous step into their most ambitious chapter yet, delivering a sweeping concept album that blurs the line between cinematic narrative and high-impact metal songwriting…to read more click here…
Italian Post-Punk Quartet
30 DENARI
Release Album
‘Kindly Plotting For Riot’
With their latest full-length release, ‘Kindly Plotting For Riot‘, the band delivers a dense, immersive work that explores the fragile boundary between control and chaos, both sonically and thematically…to read more click here…
MAJOR BUSINESS
Psychedelic Indie Rock from Sweden
What began as a shared journey from the outskirts of Gothenburg to the creative hub of Malmö has, over time, evolved into something far more dynamic…to read more click here…
Heavy Metal in Transition
Chris Osterman
(IRON KINGDOM)
speaks with Fok ’bs’
Caught between a shifting world and personal reflection, Iron Kingdom channel uncertainty, independence, and classic heavy metal spirit into their most cohesive and introspective release yet…to read more click here…
British Metalcore Act
PREMIER JESTER
Is Set To Release Album
‘Turn You On’
With their electrifying debut album ‘Turn You On‘ set for release on April 24, Premier Jester are stepping confidently into the spotlight – fuelled by a string of high-energy singles and an ever-growing reputation for explosive live performances…to read more click here…
Brazilian All-Girl Death Metal Outfit
CRYPTA
Welcomes New Band Member
Brazilian death metal powerhouse Crypta enter a new chapter, announcing guitarist Victoria Villarreal as a permanent member and completing their formidable four-piece lineup…to read more click here…
MALIGNEA
A Female-Fronted
Symphonic Metal Band from Portugal
Emerging from Portugal’s rich but often understated metal underground, Malignea have quickly positioned themselves as one of the scene’s most compelling and distinctive voices…to read more click here…
Norwegian All-Girl Punk Act
SCAMPI CHIPS DIP & CAMPARI
Unleash New Single
‘Monster’
Bergen’s fiercely independent punk collective Scampi Chips Dip & Campari return with ‘Monster‘, a second single that doesn’t ease you in – it hits with full force from the first note…to read more click here…
German Thrash Metal Act
SERVATOR
Released Album
‘The Dark Triad’
More than 30 years into their journey, Germany’s Servator return with ‘The Dark Triad‘, a fierce and uncompromising release that sharpens their signature thrash-driven sound while diving deep into the darker sides of human nature and a world in turmoil…to read more click here…