Auckland heavy metal band Wolfshead unveil their first album “Wolfshead” on Jawbreaker Records, a self-produced 2025 debut built on dual vocal melodies, strong guitar harmonies, and a shared love of…
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Zodiac “Warrior Of The Past” Demo Tape Incoming!
Swiss trad metal band Zodiak step from the underground with Warrior of the Past, a two-song debut demo delivering hungry old-school riffs. The cassette-only release drops 13 November 2026, limited…
News Flash: High Roller Records Signs Greek Metal Warriors
High Roller Records has signed Greek heavy metal band Triumpher, founded by Mars Triumph in 2019. The Athens-based group blends heavy and power metal with epic themes, and is already…
Doro Shares Powerful New Ballad “You R Not Alone”
German metal legend Doro unveils emotional new single “You R Not Alone,” from the nine-track special release (Wild At Heart), timed for her 2026 Winter Magic Tour with fresh live-ready…
LATEST REVIEWS
Review: Overture “The Final Straw’
The Final Straw finds Overture revitalised, delivering five tracks of classic Swedish heavy metal packed with bright harmonies, emotive vocals and dynamic songwriting. From high-octane riffing to piano-led closer Escape,…
Review: Cirith Ungol “All The Shadows”
Cirith Ungol’s Dark Parade proves the cult legends are still on fire, blending crushing traditional heavy metal, eerie atmospheres and heartfelt emotion across eight distinct tracks, with Tim Baker’s unmistakable…
Review: Ram “Against”
Swedish heavy metal veterans RAM return with Against, a raw, old-school Metal Blade release packed with sharp riffs, organic production and fist-raising anthems of defiance, resistance and classic metal spirit…
Review: Skyrider “Traveller of Starlit Skies”
Release date: August 1st 2026 Label:Independent What Skyrider offer here is a heavy, slow burning journey, built around a metallic sonic architecture reminiscent of Dio era Black Sabbath. Dragging chord progressions…
LATEST INTERVIEWS
Interview: Onïxx (Columbia)
Colombian band Onïxx talk about forming after the pandemic, their Spanish-language hard heavy metal rooted in classic sounds, and how underground Bogotà life, broad influences, and live energy shape their…
Interview: Blizzen (Germany)
German heavy metal band Blizzen discuss their decade-long journey, from thrash roots to their traditional metal sound with speed, twin guitars and melody. They dive into songwriting, the creation of…
Interview: Scarlett Monastyrski Of Sabïre (Sweden)
From underground Acid Metal to stripped-back garage fury, Sabïre’s Scarlett reflects on personal turmoil, risky titles, vintage 60s gear, and why trusting yourself is the only way forward….
Interview: Crystal Eyes (Sweden)
Swedish veterans Crystal Eyes reflect on three decades of defending classic ’80s heavy metal, from their roots and influences to the writing, sound, and themes behind their new album Thunder…
Features
Throw Back Thursday: Acid (Belgium)
Acid emerged from Bruges in 1980 as one of Belgium’s earliest speed‑metal forces, carving out a reputation built on velocity, attitude and the unmistakable presence of Kate de Lombaert. Their…
Throw Back Thursday: Evo (Spain)
EVO formed in the El Clot district of Barcelona in January 1981, becoming one of the earliest heavy metal bands in Catalonia. The first recognised lineup featured Carmen García on…
TheNwothm.com Guide To Submitting Your Band: Demos and PR
If you’re aiming to secure gigs, gain coverage on blogs or radio, or get your music in front of labels, managers, publishers, PR teams or agents, your first point of…
Throw Back Thursday: A-II-Z (UK)
Throw Back Thursday: A II Z (UK) A-11-Z emerged from Manchester in 1978 when brothers Gary and Dave Owens teamed up with Karl Reti, later joined by Throw Back Thursday: A-II-Z…