German speed metal maniacs Knife unleash “Nightmare”, a ferocious opener to new album Into Your Nightmare, blending speed, black metal and punk for a darker, sharper, live-tested assault on Napalm…
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Powermönger Unleash Explosive Self-Titled Debut EP
Western Canada’s Powermönger explode onto the underground with a razor-sharp, speed-obsessed debut EP on Jawbreaker Records—relentless riffs, soaring vocals and classic metal attitude forged for headbangers, speed freaks and diehard…
Thor Unveils “The Mighty Don’t Fall” Ahead Of Final Album “The Final Battle”
Canadian metal legend Thor unveils “The Mighty Don’t Fall,” a star‑studded, emotional new single heralding The Final Battle, his planned last studio album and farewell tour after five decades of…
Label Updates: Doomentia Records
Doomentia Records unveils a deluxe Cruel Force Into the Crypts 180g LP book packed with stories, rare photos, and exclusive content, plus the latest limited Heavy Metal Thunder Sessions split…
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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: Liquid Steel (Austria)
Austrian heavy metal veterans Liquid Steel revisit their journey from scrappy cover band to underground stalwarts, reflecting on key releases, lessons from the road, and the old-school new album they’re…
Interview: Revenge (Colombia)
Colombian speed/heavy metal veterans Revenge look back on 24 years in the underground, the rise of Medellín’s classic metal scene, new album Night Danger, and their long-awaited first European tour…
Interview: Cardinals Folly (Finland)
For nearly two decades, Cardinals Folly have forged their own path through the underground, blending heavy riffs, memorable hooks and dark storytelling into a sound that continues to evolve with…
Interview Crimson Coven (Spain)
In this in-depth chat, Crimson Coven reveal how lockdown experiments became “Spell-Forged Heavy Metal”: anthemic riffs, doom-laced atmosphere, feminist myth retellings, striking artwork, a Cruz Del Sur alliance, and touring…
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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…