Throw back Thursday: Earthshaker (Japan)
Earthshaker, formed in Osaka in 1978 and named after a track by Y&T, are one of Japan’s pioneering heavy metal bands. Their 1983 self-titled debut on King Records’ Nexus label, produced by Seisoku Ito, quickly established them as leaders of the Japanese scene alongside Loudness, with albums like Fugitive and Midnight Flight showcasing their mix of melodic hooks and hard-driving riffs.
Band of the day: Düsenjäger (Austria)
Band: Düsenjäger Country: Austria Label: Independent Members: Louie Luftikus - Vocals, Bass Severin Sturzflug - Guitars Turbo Dieter - Guitars Absturz Anton - Drums Album: TOD VON OBEN! Track Info: 1. Düsenjäger 00:00 2. Schleudersitz 04:09 3. Luftangriff 08:50 Düsenjäger are a heavy metal band from Linz, Austria, formed in 2023. Mixing hard rock grit, punk attitude, and speed-driven riffs, they’ve quickly made their mark as an…
Interview: Axeblade (Italy)
Axeblade’s rise has been fast, focused and fuelled entirely by passion. Formed in the aftermath of the pandemic by musicians scattered across Lombardy, Piedmont and the Aosta Valley, the band has carved out its place in the Italian heavy and speed metal scene through determination, tight songwriting and a commitment to the stage above all else. Their self‑titled debut, released through Witches Brew Records in 2025, captures the raw energy…
Fili Bibiano’s Fortress announce second album “Death Is Your Master” on High Roller Records
Fili Bibiano’s Fortress confirm the arrival of their second full‑length album Death Is Your Master, scheduled for release on 30 January 2026 through High Roller Records. The band have also unveiled a new lyric video for the track Fugitive. Formed in Whittier, California in 2016, the group established themselves with a debut EP before releasing their first album Don’t Spare The…
Triumpher announce third album Piercing “The Heart Of The World” for march 2026 via No Remorse Records
No Remorse Records confirms the return of Athens-based epic metal force TRIUMPHER, who will release their third full-length album Piercing The Heart Of The World on 6 March 2026. The first glimpse of the new chapter arrives with the official music video for the opening track “Black Blood”, now available on YouTube: Formed in 2020 by vocalist Mars Triumph, the band has…
No Remorse Records confirms the return of Athens-based epic metal force TRIUMPHER, who will release their third full-length album Piercing The Heart Of The World on 6 March 2026. The first glimpse …
Executioner Steel- “Rage Of The Thunderstorm”
Release date: Out Now! Label: Stormspell Records Reigning all the way from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Epic Heavy Metal band Executioner Steel was formed just 5 years ago with the intention to bring more epic themes into the metal scene. Executioner Steel was formed by the band's singer, Uzzair K. Xion, as he and the band have previously released their first single titled "Defenders of Metal" in 2023 and another single titled…
Band of the day: Tusk (Germany)
Band: Tusk Country: Germany Label: Unsigned Members: Benjamin Kreibe - Vocals, Guitars Ivo Weißenborn - Bass Roy Hammer - Drums EP: Tusk Track Info: 1. Riot In The Streets 00:00 2. Tusk 04:25 3. Amazing Attitude 09:01 Links Bandcamp: Facebook: Instagram: Label:
Review: Greyhawk “Warriors of Greyhawk”
Release date: 13 February 2026 Label: Cruz Del Sur Music Fusing classic US power metal, AOR and all things epic metal; GREYHAWK returns with their third album of triumphant battle hymns. Refreshed, rejuvenated and ready for adventure; GREYHAWK are back with their third album of epic, melodic power/heavy metal fused with an anthemic AOR angle. Shredding guitars, soaring vocals, powerful rhythms and songs that will stick with you…
Live roundup #45
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 helping to make sure shows go ahead! So what are you waiting for, go and grabs some tickets! What your gig featured? If you would like to have your gig featured here please drop us a message on our socials or email thenwothm@gmail.com!
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The Top 100 NWOTHM Albums of All Time (100-51)
After the incredible response to the Top 50 NWOTHM albums of all time list, we decided to expand on it by also shining a light on the next 50. I'd already done all the work anyways haha. We'll just say this was our plan along, and that we chose to release the list Star Wars style. Also to clarify, this is…
