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…
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Odin Announced For First-Ever European Performance At Keep It True 2027
American heavy metal cult heroes Odin will finally play Europe, appearing at Germany’s Keep It True Festival in April 2027 with their classic lineup. The article looks back at their…
Midnight Drop Visualiser For “Violence On Violence”
Speed metal cult Midnight unleash a live visualiser for “Violence On Violence,” ahead of Satanic Attack Live!—a no-polish document of two sold-out Knucklehead shows, featuring Satanic Royalty in full, extra…
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LATEST REVIEWS
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…
Review: Solitary Sabred – “The Return of Heroes, Monsters and Myths”
Release date: Out Now! Label: Alone Records The band return with a release that aims to showcase their identity, their craft and their commitment to heavy metal storytelling. It’s a project built…
LATEST INTERVIEWS
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)
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Interview: Silver Talon (USA)
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Interview: Sacred Blade (Canada)
Sacred Blade’s story isn’t one you can summarise in a neat line. It stretches from early‑80s Vancouver rehearsal rooms to a global underground that kept their name alive long after…
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…