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The News desk at TheNwothm.com is where the worldwide traditional heavy metal community checks in. New signings, lineup additions rooted in classic metal, festival bills built on true steel, studio progress, tour plans, label partnerships — if it matters to the past, present, or future of traditional heavy metal, it lands here first. We follow the music from the rehearsal room to the final master, with zero gossip and zero drama.
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Welcome Back To TheNwothm.com
A return and a rebuild Welcome back to TheNwothm.com, we’re genuinely glad you’re here. The past few months brought changes we didn’t anticipate: some cherished members of our team moved on…
Smoulder announce new album “Witch Wife in an Alien World”
Epic heavy metal collective Smoulder will release their third studio album, “Witch Wife in an Alien World”, on October the 9th, 2026 through Cruz Del Sur Music. The record stands…
RAM returns with new album “Against” and unleashes “Ghost Emperor”
Swedish heavy metal band RAM are set to make their return this autumn with “Against,” their first new album in almost seven years. The record is scheduled for release on…
The Night Eternal Share “The Veins Of Time”
German melancholic heavy metal group The Night Eternal have released their latest single and video “The Veins Of Time”, taken from their forthcoming album “Cold Velvet”, which arrives on the…
New Jawbreaker Releases
Jawbreaker have just dropped some new releases and so we are highlighting two of them. The vinyl edition of Hunger – “Ruler of the Wolves” and the third cd edition…
Defender Unleash New Single “Follow The Flame”
German heavy metal outfit Defender open the next phase of their journey with the release of “Follow The Flame”, the first single taken from their forthcoming second album. Out now,…
Sons Of Cult Announce New Album “Revenge”
Sons Of Cult return this autumn with a new chapter in their ascent through the world of traditional heavy metal. Formed in 2020, the Spanish band made an instant impact…
Live Roundup #72
We are back with another live roundup showing you some of the best gigs and festivals coming up in the near future! Buying in advance both supports bands and festivals…
Cloven Hoof To Release New Album “Never A Prophet In Your Own Land”
Cloven Hoof will return this autumn with their new studio album “Never A Prophet In Your Own Land”, confirmed for release on the 25th of September 2026 through High Roller…
Killer Announce Final Album “The Grand Finale”
Legendary Belgian heavy metal band Killer have announced their final album, a tour with Anvil, and released a lyric video for the album’s title track….
Cloven Hoof Announce Tenth Album “Never A Prophet in Your Own Land”
Seminal New Wave of British Heavy Metal act Cloven Hoof are set to release their new album Never a Prophet in your Own Land on September 25th of this year….
Live Roundup #71
We are back with another live roundup showing you some of the best gigs and festivals coming up in the near future! Buying in advance both supports bands and festivals…
Band of The Day: Serpent (USA)
Band: Serpent Country: USA Label: Unsigned Members: Vocals: Achilles Guitars: Amadeus Guitars: Ray Bass: Pat Drums: Headbanging Man Drums performed by Rob Duran Single: “Cold Chains Of Steel” Serpent is a heavy metal band from Los…
Update From TheNwothm
We have been a bit quiet over the past few weeks as the team has had a lot happening, and a couple of members have stepped away for now due…
Accept Unveil New version Of “Balls To The Wall” Featuring Rob Halford Ahead Of “Teutonic Titans 1976 To 2026”
German heavy metal leaders Accept continue their fiftieth anniversary celebrations with a new recording of their landmark track “Balls to the Wall”, featuring Rob Halford, Matthias Jabs, Rex Brown and…
Join The Team: Site Contributor
TheNwothm is growing, and I’m looking to bring new writers on board from anywhere in the world. If heavy metal is part of your daily life and you want to…
Meurtrier Unleash “Messe De Fer” Through Jawbreaker Records
Jawbreaker Records confirm the forthcoming arrival of “Messe De Fer”, the debut full‑length album from Québec speed metal force Meurtrier, set for release on the 25th of September 2026. Formed in…
Live Roundup #70
We are back with another live roundup showing you some of the best gigs and festivals coming up in the near future! Buying in advance both supports bands and festivals…
Live Roundup #69
We are back with another live roundup showing you some of the best gigs and festivals coming up in the near future! Buying in advance both supports bands and festivals…
Live Roundup #68
We are back with another live roundup showing you some of the best gigs and festivals coming up in the near future! Buying in advance both supports bands and festivals…
Interview: Professor Emeritus (USA)
Professor Emeritus have spent more than a decade shaping their place within Chicago’s heavy and epic doom metal scene, developing a sound rooted in atmosphere, tradition and the collective experience…
Live Roundup #67
We are back with another live roundup showing you some of the best gigs and festivals coming up in the near future! Buying in advance both supports bands and festivals…
The Scepter Announce Debut Album “Shadows In The Tower”
The Scepter have confirmed that their first full‑length record, “Shadows in the Tower,’ will land on the 24th of July 2026. To mark the announcement, the band have released a…
Band Of The Day: Parish (UK)
Band: Parish Country: UK Label: Crypt of The Wizard Members: Tony Hughes — Bass Joe Bulmer — Drums James Paulley — Guitars, Vocals Track Info: Queen of The Skies Parish are a London heavy and doom metal…