A Redditor with the username “unknownuser383” asked the question “Are new(not nu) metal bands/music as popular nowadays as opposed to back then?” As someone who got into Metal in the late 80’s and never got out of it, I had some wisdom to impart…
It’s been a challenging few weeks as you’ll know if you listened to The Wyrd Ways Rock Show, from emergency retinal surgery and the realities of recovering with limited vision to ongoing battles with depression and ADHD. Alongside the setbacks, there’s also plenty of positivity, including a rediscovered love of Iron Maiden, a look at the impressive HiBy R1 digital audio player, and cautious optimism that long-awaited ADHD medication may finally be within reach.
Emergency eye surgery, another heatwave, former members of King Diamond’s band returning as Lex Legion, giant transforming robots, songs in Welsh and Mongolian, and a chat with Heavy Metal Yoga pioneer Helen Manente. It can only be another edition of The Wyrd Ways Rock Show, packed with two hours of the very best new Hard Rock and Heavy Metal from around the world. Turn it up and play it loud.
The July edition of The Wyrd Ways Rock Show features brand new Rock and Heavy Metal from Masterplan, Kai Hansen, Sicksense and more, alongside an in-depth interview with Leeds-based Burlesque performer, alternative model and Heavy music fan Vita Bohem. Turn it up and discover your next favourite band.
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Pride Month 2026 kicks off on The Wyrd Ways Rock Show with an interview with James Neeson, author of Mental Health For Metalheads. Featuring new music from Armored Saint, Accept, Black Veil Brides, ANA, KrashKarma, The Bitter Pills and more, plus a tribute to International Sex Workers’ Day and a celebration of diversity across the Heavy music community.
The latest Wyrd Ways Rock Show sails through a diverse seascape of sound, from the classic Heavy Metal of Generation Steel and Armored Saint to the folk epics of Druidess and Ensiferum. At the helm is a revealing conversation with Berlin-based performer and Slut Riot co-founder Edie Montana. Moving beyond politics to focus purely on shared passion, Edie curates a segment of the show herself, recommending the psychedelic grooves of Villagers of Ioannina City and personal favourites from Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, and Architects. This episode proves that when we bond over riffs and rhythms, the barriers used to “other” marginalized voices—like sex workers and outsiders—simply crumble. The scene belongs to us all.
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