DarkCompass https://www.darkcompass.com DarkCompass brings you some of the best New Independent and Unsigned Music Every Week, from around the world. Mon, 18 May 2026 10:04:10 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.darkcompass.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-cropped-dcicon-e1753176077987.gif?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 DarkCompass https://www.darkcompass.com 32 32 Ro clean Creative Commons Hard Rock Hell Radio 2026 This podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) License  podcast DarkCompass https://www.darkcompass.com/wp-content/uploads/dc2025.png https://www.darkcompass.com TV-Y Weekly Weekly cd574b16-c4d5-5d14-9af4-30b9547a758a 99482989 Music, Interviews, Reviews, Rock, Metal, Doom, Stoner, Psych Rock, DarkCompass brings you some of the best New Independent and Unsigned Music Every Week, from around the world.Musica En Aeturnumshow@darkcompass.comRo DC1313: Chronos Water | Esprit D’Air, Acid Reign, Sergeant Thunderhoof & More https://www.darkcompass.com/2026/05/15/chronos-water-esprit-dair-acid-reign-sergeant-thunderhoof-more/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.darkcompass.com/?p=22039

Ro unleashes a fierce blend of melodic power, gritty attitude and underground energy across global heavy sounds.
From anthemic hooks to raw intensity and live fire, this lineup surges with momentum and character.

Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 15th May 2026

Acid Reign – Citizen Rat – Esprit D’Air – Ffatri Jam – Fyrdsman – Harboured
Haze Maze – Ignescent – Seregeant Thunderhoof – Solar Mantra – We All Rise

]]> 21 21 1313 1313 full 58:55 22039 show@darkcompass.com (Ro)cleanRo unleashes a fierce blend of melodic power, gritty attitude and underground energy across global heavy sounds. From anthemic hooks to raw intensity and live fire, this lineup surges with momentum and character. Esprit D’Air – Chronos Ignescent – Light Up The Night We All Rise – Not Dead Yet Acid Reign – Fantasic Passion Citizen Rat – Happy? Ffatri Jam – Disgyn Codi Gwella Harboured – Guardrail Sergeant Thunderhoof – Diesel Breath (Live) Haze Mage – Sleepers Fyrdsman – Dispossession Solar Mantra – Holy Water Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 15th May 2026 Acid Reign – Citizen Rat – Esprit D’Air – Ffatri Jam – Fyrdsman – Harboured Haze Maze – Ignescent – Seregeant Thunderhoof – Solar Mantra – We All RiseRoRo unleashes a fierce blend of melodic power, gritty attitude and underground energy across global heavy sounds. From anthemic hooks to raw intensity and live fire, this lineup surges with momentum and character. Esprit D’Air – Chronos Ignescent – Light Up The Night We All Rise – Not Dead Yet Acid Reign – Fantasic Passion Citizen Rat – Happy? Ffatri Jam – Disgyn Codi Gwella Harboured – Guardrail Sergeant Thunderhoof – Diesel Breath (Live) Haze Mage – Sleepers Fyrdsman – Dispossession Solar Mantra – Holy Water Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 15th May 2026 Acid Reign – Citizen Rat – Esprit D’Air – Ffatri Jam – Fyrdsman – Harboured Haze Maze – Ignescent – Seregeant Thunderhoof – Solar Mantra – We All RiseMusic, Interviews, Reviews, Rock, Metal, Doom, Stoner, Psych Rock, DC1312: Head Symmetry | American Sharks, Konquest, Sun Raven & More https://www.darkcompass.com/2026/05/08/head-symmetry-american-sharks-konquest-sun-raven-more/ Fri, 08 May 2026 11:20:00 +0000 https://www.darkcompass.com/?p=22022

A thunderous mix of underground firepower and rising talent, blending melody, grit and unrelenting riffs.
From atmospheric depth to full-throttle rock and metal, this lineup hits hard and refuses to let go.

Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 8th May 2026

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]]> 21 21 1312 1312 full 58:45 22022 show@darkcompass.com (Ro)cleanA thunderous mix of underground firepower and rising talent, blending melody, grit and unrelenting riffs. From atmospheric depth to full-throttle rock and metal, this lineup hits hard and refuses to let go. American Sharks – Bang Yer Head Black Oak County – Sick and Tired Fyrdsman – Wither Hopeless Nation – Silverspoon Konquest – Kubla Khan (A Vision in A Dream) Old Moon -Obsidian Sun Raven – Eiocha Levels – Blue Heaven Night Thieves – See You on The Other Side Witch Ripper – Symmetry of The Hourglass Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 8th May 2026RoA thunderous mix of underground firepower and rising talent, blending melody, grit and unrelenting riffs. From atmospheric depth to full-throttle rock and metal, this lineup hits hard and refuses to let go. American Sharks – Bang Yer Head Black Oak County – Sick and Tired Fyrdsman – Wither Hopeless Nation – Silverspoon Konquest – Kubla Khan (A Vision in A Dream) Old Moon -Obsidian Sun Raven – Eiocha Levels – Blue Heaven Night Thieves – See You on The Other Side Witch Ripper – Symmetry of The Hourglass Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 8th May 2026Music, Interviews, Reviews, Rock, Metal, Doom, Stoner, Psych Rock, Dynamite Games | Patriarchs in Black, Torchia, Starlin & More https://www.darkcompass.com/2026/05/01/dynamite-games-patriarchs-in-black-torchia-starlin-more/ Fri, 01 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.darkcompass.com/?p=21945

A great mix of post-punk, sludge, groove, and modern metal featuring powerhouse names like Corrosion of Conformity, Patriarchs in Black, and King Kraken.
From underground grit to anthemic fire, this playlist delivers relentless riffs and rising acts primed to shake the metal scene.

Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 1st May 2026

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]]> 21 21 1311 1311 DC1311-Dynamite Games | Patriarchs in Black, Torchia, Starlin & More full 58:29 21945 show@darkcompass.com (Ro)cleanA great mix of post-punk, sludge, groove, and modern metal featuring powerhouse names like Corrosion of Conformity, Patriarchs in Black, and King Kraken. From underground grit to anthemic fire, this playlist delivers relentless riffs and rising acts primed to shake the metal scene. Starlin – No Corrosion of Conformity – Asleep on The Killing Floor Torchia – Stygian Waters Patriarchs in Black – Games without Frontiers Without Mercy – The Saint Ravenmocker – Infallible -(16)- Cities in Flames with Rock and Roll Inhale – Satya Visions of Terror – Phoenix Rising SeventhString – Bridges King Kraken – Call To War Solar Mantra – Dynamite Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 1st May 2026RoA great mix of post-punk, sludge, groove, and modern metal featuring powerhouse names like Corrosion of Conformity, Patriarchs in Black, and King Kraken. From underground grit to anthemic fire, this playlist delivers relentless riffs and rising acts primed to shake the metal scene. Starlin – No Corrosion of Conformity – Asleep on The Killing Floor Torchia – Stygian Waters Patriarchs in Black – Games without Frontiers Without Mercy – The Saint Ravenmocker – Infallible -(16)- Cities in Flames with Rock and Roll Inhale – Satya Visions of Terror – Phoenix Rising SeventhString – Bridges King Kraken – Call To War Solar Mantra – Dynamite Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 1st May 2026Music, Interviews, Reviews, Rock, Metal, Doom, Stoner, Psych Rock, Don’t Give Disco | Alice Cooper, Sevendust, Enslaved, Plini & More https://www.darkcompass.com/2026/04/24/dont-give-disco-alice-cooper-sevendust-enslaved-plini-more/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.darkcompass.com/?p=21937

A dark and boundary-pushing ride that blends industrial precision, prog complexity, and heavy alt-metal grit—from Alice Cooper to Enslaved and beyond.
Ro dives deep into the strange and the powerful, delivering a playlist that feels both ritualistic and relentlessly modern.

Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio April 24th 2026

]]> 21 21 1310 1310 DC1310-Don't Give Disco | Alice Cooper, Sevendust, Enslaved, Plini & More full 1:02:41 21937 show@darkcompass.com (Ro)cleanA dark and boundary-pushing ride that blends industrial precision, prog complexity, and heavy alt-metal grit—from Alice Cooper to Enslaved and beyond. Ro dives deep into the strange and the powerful, delivering a playlist that feels both ritualistic and relentlessly modern. Alice Cooper – Don’t Give Up Puscifer – A Public Stoning Master Boot Record – CPU The Dungbeetle Conspiracy – The Antlers Fyrdsman – Sacred Water Sevendust – Unbreakable RedRedRed – Hallowe’en in A Suburb Enslaved – Fire Marengo Plini – An Unnameable Desire Another Demon – As Above So Below Lesbian Bed Death – Death Row Disco Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio April 24th 2026RoA dark and boundary-pushing ride that blends industrial precision, prog complexity, and heavy alt-metal grit—from Alice Cooper to Enslaved and beyond. Ro dives deep into the strange and the powerful, delivering a playlist that feels both ritualistic and relentlessly modern. Alice Cooper – Don’t Give Up Puscifer – A Public Stoning Master Boot Record – CPU The Dungbeetle Conspiracy – The Antlers Fyrdsman – Sacred Water Sevendust – Unbreakable RedRedRed – Hallowe’en in A Suburb Enslaved – Fire Marengo Plini – An Unnameable Desire Another Demon – As Above So Below Lesbian Bed Death – Death Row Disco Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio April 24th 2026Music, Interviews, Reviews, Rock, Metal, Doom, Stoner, Psych Rock, From Stoners to Sculptors | Profiler, Bigmoth, Hell Ripper & More https://www.darkcompass.com/2026/04/17/from-stoners-to-sculptors-profiler-bigmoth-hell-ripper-more/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.darkcompass.com/?p=21871

Ro’s DarkCompass returns with a journey through the heaviest underground sounds, featuring everything from stoner rock and ritualistic avant-garde to legendary Swedish death metal.

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Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 17th April 2026

Get The Playlist for the show here to link with your music player https://www.tunemymusic.com/share/M60A0bPAhP

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]]> 21 21 1309 1309 DC1309-From Stoners to Sculptors | Profiler, Bigmoth, Hell Ripper & More full 1:00:13 21871 show@darkcompass.com (Ro)cleanRo’s DarkCompass returns with a journey through the heaviest underground sounds, featuring everything from stoner rock and ritualistic avant-garde to legendary Swedish death metal. Profiler – Late Again Debts – Demons Gozu – Banacek Gradience – Master To The Slave Purple Skies – Archaic Freeway Bigmoth – Meggah Konstrukt Sun Fall Down – Burn Lili Refrain – Nagal DarkThrone – Pre-Historic Metal Vomitory – Wrath Unbound Hellripper – Sculptor’s Cave DC1309 Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 17th April 2026 Get The Playlist for the show here to link with your music player https://www.tunemymusic.com/share/M60A0bPAhPRoRo’s DarkCompass returns with a journey through the heaviest underground sounds, featuring everything from stoner rock and ritualistic avant-garde to legendary Swedish death metal. Profiler – Late Again Debts – Demons Gozu – Banacek Gradience – Master To The Slave Purple Skies – Archaic Freeway Bigmoth – Meggah Konstrukt Sun Fall Down – Burn Lili Refrain – Nagal DarkThrone – Pre-Historic Metal Vomitory – Wrath Unbound Hellripper – Sculptor’s Cave DC1309 Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 17th April 2026 Get The Playlist for the show here to link with your music player https://www.tunemymusic.com/share/M60A0bPAhPMusic, Interviews, Reviews, Rock, Metal, Doom, Stoner, Psych Rock, Psychedelic Shadows & Alt Rock Energy | Lords of Altamont, Magic Wands & Underground Sounds https://www.darkcompass.com/2026/04/10/psychedelic-shadows-alt-rock-energy-lords-of-altamont-magic-wands-underground-sounds/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.darkcompass.com/?p=21829

Ro dives into a hazy mix of psych rock, dark alternative, and underground indie—featuring The Lords of Altamont, Magic Wands, and rising cult favourites.
From gritty garage vibes to atmospheric soundscapes, this episode blends attitude, mood, and discovery in one immersive ride.

Playlist Available here – https://www.tunemymusic.com/share/BWroSdx5fT

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]]> 21 21 1308 1308 DC1308-Psychedelic Shadows & Alt Rock Energy | Lords of Altamont, Magic Wands & Underground Sounds full 1:00:54 21829 show@darkcompass.com (Ro)cleanRo dives into a hazy mix of psych rock, dark alternative, and underground indie—featuring The Lords of Altamont, Magic Wands, and rising cult favourites. From gritty garage vibes to atmospheric soundscapes, this episode blends attitude, mood, and discovery in one immersive ride. Magic Wands – Moonshadow The Lords of Altamont – Whats Your Bag? Ten East – First Light Elusive Thugs – Hell’ Ya Splendidula – Absentia Worship The Sacrifice – Show Them The Light Lazer – Go On Naria – Archeaon Softsun – Emotional Overdrive Playlist Available here – https://www.tunemymusic.com/share/BWroSdx5fT DC1308RoRo dives into a hazy mix of psych rock, dark alternative, and underground indie—featuring The Lords of Altamont, Magic Wands, and rising cult favourites. From gritty garage vibes to atmospheric soundscapes, this episode blends attitude, mood, and discovery in one immersive ride. Magic Wands – Moonshadow The Lords of Altamont – Whats Your Bag? Ten East – First Light Elusive Thugs – Hell’ Ya Splendidula – Absentia Worship The Sacrifice – Show Them The Light Lazer – Go On Naria – Archeaon Softsun – Emotional Overdrive Playlist Available here – https://www.tunemymusic.com/share/BWroSdx5fT DC1308Music, Interviews, Reviews, Rock, Metal, Doom, Stoner, Psych Rock, Glorious Blizzard | Finnegan’s Hell, Worship The Sacrifice and more https://www.darkcompass.com/2026/04/03/glorious-blizzard-finnegans-hell-worship-the-sacrifice-and-more/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.darkcompass.com/?p=21850

From haunting melodies to fuzz-drenched grooves, this episode dives deep into the raw edge of today’s alternative scene—perfect for fans craving something loud, unpredictable, and unapologetically heavy.

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]]> 21 21 1307 1307 DC1307-Glorious Blizzard | Finnegan's Hell, Worship The Sacrifice and more full 59:06 21850 show@darkcompass.com (Ro)cleanFrom haunting melodies to fuzz-drenched grooves, this episode dives deep into the raw edge of today’s alternative scene—perfect for fans craving something loud, unpredictable, and unapologetically heavy. Finnegan’s Hell – Embrace The Glorious Mess You’re In As Everything Unfolds – Denial Worship The Sacrifice – Indigo Eyes Self Deception – The Wedding Witch Ripper – The Clock Queen Belzebitch – Black Magic and Weed Bongs Jah Wobble & Jon Klein – Who Wins The Lords of Altamont – Got a Hold on Me Askemåne – Syv Aser Of En Elv Teksuo – Let (Me) Go Monsternaut – Black Blizzard DC1307 Get Playlist via Tune My MusicRoFrom haunting melodies to fuzz-drenched grooves, this episode dives deep into the raw edge of today’s alternative scene—perfect for fans craving something loud, unpredictable, and unapologetically heavy. Finnegan’s Hell – Embrace The Glorious Mess You’re In As Everything Unfolds – Denial Worship The Sacrifice – Indigo Eyes Self Deception – The Wedding Witch Ripper – The Clock Queen Belzebitch – Black Magic and Weed Bongs Jah Wobble & Jon Klein – Who Wins The Lords of Altamont – Got a Hold on Me Askemåne – Syv Aser Of En Elv Teksuo – Let (Me) Go Monsternaut – Black Blizzard DC1307 Get Playlist via Tune My MusicMusic, Interviews, Reviews, Rock, Metal, Doom, Stoner, Psych Rock, Neon Queen | Nervosa, Junius, Skindred, Major Parkinson & More https://www.darkcompass.com/2026/03/27/neon-queen-underground-metal-assault-nervosa-junius-skindred-major-parkinson-more/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:07:36 +0000 https://www.darkcompass.com/?p=21825

Another explosive mix of modern metal, alternative edge and underground firepower. This episode features crushing tracks from Nervosa, supergroup Dark Mile and the unmistakable energy of Skindred, alongside standout cuts from Major Parkinson, Fail The Enemy and more.

Expect everything from fierce thrash and groove to genre-bending alternative metal, including a powerful cover of Bring Me The Horizon’s “Doomed” by Maphra, plus fresh noise from rising underground acts keeping heavy music alive and evolving.

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]]> 21 21 1306 1306 DC1306-Neon Queen | Nervosa, Junius, Skindred, Major Parkinson & More full 58:29 21825 show@darkcompass.com (Ro)cleanAnother explosive mix of modern metal, alternative edge and underground firepower. This episode features crushing tracks from Nervosa, supergroup Dark Mile and the unmistakable energy of Skindred, alongside standout cuts from Major Parkinson, Fail The Enemy and more. Expect everything from fierce thrash and groove to genre-bending alternative metal, including a powerful cover of Bring Me The Horizon’s “Doomed” by Maphra, plus fresh noise from rising underground acts keeping heavy music alive and evolving. Fail The Enemy – Neon Inthraced – The Black Star Maphra – Doomed (Bring Me The Horizon Cover) Major Parkinson – Superdad Dark Mile – Won’t Be Your Fool Crippled Fingers – Unbroken Airbus – Last of The Great Brbarians skindred – Can I get A Shiny New Toyz – Arrow Nervosa – Ghost Notes Junius – The Queens Constellation DC1306 Get The playlist via Tune my MusicRoAnother explosive mix of modern metal, alternative edge and underground firepower. This episode features crushing tracks from Nervosa, supergroup Dark Mile and the unmistakable energy of Skindred, alongside standout cuts from Major Parkinson, Fail The Enemy and more. Expect everything from fierce thrash and groove to genre-bending alternative metal, including a powerful cover of Bring Me The Horizon’s “Doomed” by Maphra, plus fresh noise from rising underground acts keeping heavy music alive and evolving. Fail The Enemy – Neon Inthraced – The Black Star Maphra – Doomed (Bring Me The Horizon Cover) Major Parkinson – Superdad Dark Mile – Won’t Be Your Fool Crippled Fingers – Unbroken Airbus – Last of The Great Brbarians skindred – Can I get A Shiny New Toyz – Arrow Nervosa – Ghost Notes Junius – The Queens Constellation DC1306 Get The playlist via Tune my MusicMusic, Interviews, Reviews, Rock, Metal, Doom, Stoner, Psych Rock,