US trad-metal outfit Viperwitch return with “Lightning Strikes Twice,” a high-energy new single featuring Jean-Pierre Abboud and a dystopian, fantasy-inspired video that teases their second album “The Age of Steel,”…
Join Our Mailing List.
Get the latest metal news, reviews and features straight to your inbox.
LATEST News
Crystal Eyes Unveil “Remembrance” As “Thunder God” Arrives
Crystal Eyes unveil “Remembrance,” the emotional third single from their new album Thunder God, honoring legends like Dio, Gary Moore and Ozzy while showcasing the band’s melodic, classic heavy metal…
Jawbreaker Announce Debut From Wolfshead
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…
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…
Spotlight
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: 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…
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…
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…