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Radio Highway Pirates – The Webzine #13/July 26
American Heavy Metal Act
LEGACY OF SOULS
Released Single
‘Heaven in My Eyes’
On July 24, 2026, Legacy of Souls officially introduced itself with its debut single, ‘Heaven in My Eyes‘, offering the first glimpse of what promises to be an exciting new chapter…to read more click here…
NOVACAINE FESTIVAL 2026
Full Line Up Announced
November 28th
Novacaine Festival has unveiled a major expansion of its 2026 lineup, bringing an impressive collection of modern metal, alternative rock and punk acts to Corporation in Sheffield…to read more click here…
Australian Heavy Rock’n’Roll Trio
THE RORTS
Released EP
‘Big Decisions’
Australian rock trio The Rorts have officially introduced themselves with the release of their debut EP, ‘Big Decisions‘, a spirited collection of songs that captures the raw energy of classic rock and roll while adding a fresh indie rock edge…to read more click here…
French Female-Fronted Fuzz Stoner/Hard Rock Outfit
VOODOO QUEEN
Released Album
‘Violet Crown’
French fuzz stoner, hard rock quartet Voodoo Queen continue to build momentum with the release of the official music video for ‘Bright Cage‘ one of the standout tracks from their album, ‘Violet Crown‘…to read more click here…
Discovering ‘Slaying Bluebeard’
Belgian Hard Rock Artist
DANI HART’s
Debut EP
Following the release of the powerful single ‘No More‘, Dani Hart continued her momentum with the independent EP ‘Slaying Bluebeard‘, released on January 31, 2025…to read more click here…
Discovering ‘Surfaces’
Finnish Modern Metal Quartet
CARDINAL FLEET’s
Debut EP
Although it was released on April 11, 2025, ‘Surfaces‘ remains an impressive introduction to Finnish newcomers Cardinal Fleet, a debut EP that showcases a band unafraid to explore the many dimensions of modern heavy music…to read more click here…
Italian Grindcore/Extreme Metal Act
UNDERTAKERS
Released Album
‘Global Dominion’
After more than three decades on the front lines of Italy’s extreme metal underground, Undertakers return with ‘Global Dominion‘, an album that perfectly captures the band’s uncompromising approach to heavy music…to read more click here…
ANNA KIARA
Symphonic Metal From Russia
Few artists have made the transition from established band member to successful solo act as confidently as Russian symphonic metal vocalist and composer Anna KiaRa…to read more click here…
EL SAGUARO
Psychedelic Rock From Portugal
Portugal’s psychedelic rock underground continues to produce exciting new talent, and few young bands embody the spirit of classic rock quite like El Saguaro…to read more click here…
No Rules, Just Metal
Interview with Frank van der Ploeg of Dutch Thrash Metal Band
ATMORAN
by Fok ‘bs’
In this exclusive interview with Fok ‘bs‘, vocalist Frank talks about the band’s comeback, songwriting without compromises, the importance of authenticity, and why making music from the heart will always matter more than following trends…to read more click here…
American Hard Rockers
SCAR CHAMBER
Set To Release Album
‘Ugly On The Inside’
Kivel Records has officially welcomed Scar Chamber to its roster, unveiling the band’s debut album, ‘Ugly On The Inside‘, released on July 21…to read more click here…
AEON TEMPLE
Psychedelic Stoner Rock From Germany
Born in the industrial heartland of Germany’s Ruhr Area, Aeon Temple has quietly forged a sound that refuses to be confined by genre boundaries…to read more click here…
Confronting Time As The Ultimate Enemy
Interview with Colombian Canada Based Thrash Metal Outfit
ETERNAL DRAK
by Fok ‘bs’
In this exclusive interview, Andres Martinez ‘Drakar‘ discusses the creation of the new concept album, the band’s evolution from their Colombian roots to their current base in Quebec, Canada, the challenges of maintaining an underground identity, and how personal experiences have shaped his vision as a musician…to read more click here…
Canadian Blackened Thrash Metal Band
SHROUD
Released Album
‘Pax Nocturna’
Canadian blackened thrash newcomers Shroud have announced themselves in emphatic fashion with the release of their debut full-length album, ‘Pax Nocturna‘…to read more click here…
Portuguese Progressive Metal Project
FREITANÁS
Released Album
‘Ergo Sum’
Portuguese progressive metal musician João Pedro Freitas has stepped into the spotlight with the release of ‘Ergo Sum‘, the debut album from his solo project, Freitanás…to read more click here…
Art As Resistance
Ted of American Sludge Grunge Act
GOODNIGHT SKY
interviewed by Fok ‘bs’
In this exclusive interview with Fok ‘bs‘, Ted Levin (vocals, guitar) reflects on the ideas behind the album, the role of art in times of uncertainty, and why music can still challenge the way people see the world…to read more click here…
DIEVENOIRE
Blues Hard Rock From The USA
DieveNoire began as the personal vision of vocalist and songwriter Lariyah Perrin, evolving from a one-person project built around simple rhythms, tribal-inspired elements and haunting vocals into a far more ambitious full-band concept…to read more click here…
Romanian Folkcore Group
DIRTY SHIRT
Released Album
‘Dirty Thirty (The Best Of)’
Thirty years after their unlikely beginnings as a wedding band in north-western Romania, Dirty Shirt have grown into one of Eastern Europe’s most original and internationally acclaimed metal acts…to read more click here…
American Bestselling Philadelphia Music Scene Book,
WHEN WE ROCKED,
Becomes Documentary
While the history of American rock music is often told through the familiar stories of Los Angeles, New York, or Seattle, Philadelphia’s thriving hard rock and heavy metal scene has largely remained in the shadows…to read more click here…
American Thrash Metal Outfit
FROLIC
Released Album
‘Legacies Of Cybernetica’
With ‘Legacies Of Cybernetica‘, San Francisco Bay Area thrash outfit Frolic take another major step forward, delivering a technically accomplished and forward-thinking sophomore album that stays true to the spirit of classic thrash while boldly expanding its horizons…to read more click here…
Discovering ‘Twilight Opera’
Multinational Symphonic Power Metal Project
ASTERISE’s
Latest EP
Although ‘Twilight Opera‘ was released in mid-January, it remains a compelling showcase of what the multinational power metal project Asterise has to offer…to read more click here…
TRIP
Psychedelic Blues Rock From France
French rock outfit Trip prove that the spirit of psychedelic blues rock is far from a relic of the past…to read more click here…
Songs That Choose Their Own Direction
Canadian Metalcore Act
AS OCEANS DIVIDE
interviewed by Fok ‘bs’
In this conversation with Fok ‘bs‘, As Oceans Divide discuss the years that led to their formation, the symbolism behind their music, and why honest emotion will always outweigh sheer heaviness…to read more click here…
German Psychedelic Stoner Rockers
KALAMATA
Released Album
‘Zenosyne’
German psychedelic stoner rock trio Kalamata return with ‘Zenosyne‘, an album that captures both the band’s evolution and the experiences that have shaped them over recent years…to read more click here…
German Glam Metal/Sleaze Rock Force
NIGHT LASER
Released Single
‘Heart Of The Desert Rose’
Hamburg glam and sleaze metal outfit Night Laser have unveiled ‘Heart Of The Desert Rose‘, the first glimpse of their forthcoming fifth studio album, ‘Rats In The Cradle‘, scheduled for release on September 25, 2026, via Steamhammer/Open…to read more click here…
Dutch Progressive Metal Outfit
CAMBRIAN
Released Album
‘Oceans Away’
Dutch progressive metal band Cambrian have returned with their second full-length album, ‘Oceans Away‘, an independently released concept record that marks a significant step forward in the band’s creative evolution…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…