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DarkCompass
by Ro
DarkCompass brings you some of the best New Independent and Unsigned Music Every Week, from around the world.
Episodes
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DC1330 New Orleans Garden
From sludgy doom riffs to brooding gothic rock and experimental alt-metal, this week’s playlist dives into shadowy soundscapes and hard-hitting moods. Perfect for fans of dark, immersive genres with a cinematic edge. DIEVENOIRE – Streets Of New Orleans MOON DESTROYS – She Cried AN EVENING WITH...
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DC1329 Loungeside Cabal
Dive into a sonic journey of psychedelic rock, post-rock atmospheres, and experimental tones with this week’s handpicked playlist. Ethereal textures meet heavy riffs for an immersive listening experience. Playlist: THE FIERCE AND THE DEAD – Loungeside MOON DESTROYS – She Cried AN EVENING WITH...
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DC1328 Bring Me Bright
This week’s selection takes you from desert wanderings to midnight anthems in one epic journey. CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT – Don’t Bring Me Down TNL VZN – Chameleon MASS MINOR – Nowhere Now (radio version) ANDRÉ DRAGE – Wandering The Desert DOCTOR NEZ – Find Familiar JONESTOWN – Breed TRISKELYON –…
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DC1327 Crawling Evocation
A powerhouse mix of rock, metal, and experimental electronic sounds, this week’s playlist takes you from soaring progressive melodies to hard-hitting riffs and pulsating beats. Immerse yourself in a bold fusion of genres that keeps every track fresh and electrifying. 7Zuma7 : Crawling Blue Nation…
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DC1326 Rise Won’t Die
Dive into a fierce mix of metal, prog, and experimental sounds, blending crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and genre-bending energy for an unforgettable listening experience. HUMULUS – Rise And Fall LOATHE – Fortress Down TOOTH GORE – La Creatura BROKEN BY THE SCREAM – 花鏑[HANAKABURA] JULIUS…
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DC1325 Scorn Space | Bottle Next, Stellar Circuits, Dirty Shirts & More | BandCamp Friday Edition
This week’s playlist blends crushing riffs with spacey melodies, featuring rising rock and metal acts delivering raw energy and bold soundscapes. As it’s a Bandcamp Friday, check them all out there, and support them any way you can Playlist: BOTTLE NEXT – Scorn SHALLOWDROWN – Take Me Home STELLAR...
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DC1324 Angor Turn | Angine De Poitrine, Dreamspy, Sum of Seven & More
Dive into Ro’s electrifying mix of rock and alternative sounds, featuring powerful riffs and haunting melodies. This week’s playlist blends raw energy with atmospheric depth for the perfect sonic journey. Playlist: ANGINE DE POITRINE : Angor BLACKLIST UNION : Jackson Feat. Lorraine Lewis BLOOD...
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DC1323 : Covers Collection | Dogma, Jah Wobble, Post Death Soundtrack & More
As promised, I’d do a covers collectiion, a mish-mash of style covering a mish-mash of tunes. Covert Stations : The Flame Smoke Fairies : She Sells Sanctuary Dogma : Like A Prayer Jah Wobble and Tian Qiyi : Tomorrow Never Knows When They Riot : Propane Nightmares Yog-Sothoth : Mama, I’m Coming…
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DC1322 – The Order End | Delco Detention, The Bites, Greyfox Conspiracy & More
Dive into Ro’s latest playlist, a haunting journey through brooding rock, experimental electronica, and shadowy anthems. Perfect for late-night listening and sonic exploration. DELCO DETENTION : The Order (with Dave Wessell) HOLYSTONE : Guided By Stones VIRAK : Violence THE BITES : Aftertaste…
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DC1321 : Never Bloodwork | Palindrones, Virak, A-tota-so & More
Gathering up the some great tunes from my listening sessions this week from Razorwire Halo, Third Bloom and more. Ro dives into a haunting mix of alternative rock and metal, blending introspective lyrics with intense instrumentals. Perfect for fans seeking an emotive sonic journey through…
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DC1320 Best of 2026 Part 1
We’re here already, this show is a bumper on with well over an hours worth of tunes I’ve loved so far this year. Saint Agnes – Song for Mia Major Parkinson – Viva The Apocalypse Maphra – Doomed KMFDM – Oubiette Mothica – Weapon Stråle – Blinding Lights Cloud Studies – Vocticist Spa Retreat Nook &...
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DC1319: Heart Turn | Sunsucker, Tabernis, Widows Peak! and more
A Blistering mixture of Heavy, Alt Metal, and Hard Rock … with Bees. 10 great tunes, listened to and curated for you listening pleasure Sunsucker : Heart King Of Sweden : Recursion Tabernis : Apes Saltis Ristridi : Silver And Steel Boston Manor : Lead Feet (Acoustic) Gods & Punks : The Lighthouse...
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DC1318: Deeds Define Voodoo | Bongripper, iNWATER, Crowley & More
Another eclectic mix of 10 tunes listened to and recommended by your host Ro. Boneripper : Deeds Define Voidmonger : Lies of Aquarius Lufeh : War Of Emotions Angela from the Ashes : Julien Baker NinjaWitch : Iron Lotus iNWATER : In Code Plaindrifter : Hyborian Age Svindel : Drömfeber Crowley :...
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DC1317: Dying Overload | Poison The Preacher, The Dredge, Dubinski & More
Another format change, this time 10 tracks, and 10 track only each week. This puts pressure on me to pick the best of what I’ve listened to, and less pressure on you and your enjoyment. Poison The Preacher – Dying Everyday Frozen Sand – Trauma Dead Register – Draing Down Sivan Langer – Three…
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DC1316: Sea Fall | Tooth Gore, Entropist, Wildernesses and more
We are going to do something the same but different, with bands you’ve not heard of. Independent, unsigned and experimental. Not just metal here now, we’re going to go alternative, rock, pop, electronica and more. We hope you enjoy, and if you do support the bands, and drop us a line in the...
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DC1315: Longma Never | Nini Music, Venom, Crobot & More
Ro unleashes a fierce blend of black metal, heavy rock, blues grit, and underground chaos featuring Venom, Hellripper, Crobot, and the cinematic power of Nini Music. From savage riffs to groove-laden anthems and dark atmospheric soundscapes, this episode pushes deep into the loud and the…
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DC1314: Racin’ Clouds | Duckwalk Chuck, Liminal Sky, Yawning Balch & More
High-octane hard rock and metal collide with progressive atmospheres, desert grooves and relentless underground energy. From riff-fuelled anthems to expansive soundscapes, this lineup delivers power, intensity and standout heavy music moments. Duckwalk Chuck – Racin to Win Chäinfist – The Tomb is...
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DC1313: Chronos Water | Esprit D’Air, Acid Reign, Sergeant Thunderhoof & More
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. Esprit D’Air – Chronos Ignescent – Light Up The Night We All Rise – Not Dead Yet…
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DC1312: Head Symmetry | American Sharks, Konquest, Sun Raven & More
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. American Sharks – Bang Yer Head Black Oak County – Sick and Tired Fyrdsman – Wither…
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Dynamite Games | Patriarchs in Black, Torchia, Starlin & More
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. Starlin – No...
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Don’t Give Disco | Alice Cooper, Sevendust, Enslaved, Plini & More
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. Alice Cooper – Don’t...
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From Stoners to Sculptors | Profiler, Bigmoth, Hell Ripper & More
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. Profiler – Late Again Debts – Demons Gozu – Banacek Gradience – Master To The Slave Purple Skies – Archaic Freeway...
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Psychedelic Shadows & Alt Rock Energy | Lords of Altamont, Magic Wands & Underground Sounds
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. Magic Wands –...
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Glorious Blizzard | Finnegan’s Hell, Worship The Sacrifice and more
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. Finnegan’s Hell – Embrace The Glorious Mess You’re In As Everything Unfolds – Denial Worship...
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Neon Queen | Nervosa, Junius, Skindred, Major Parkinson & More
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...
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DarkCompass: The Heart, The Hate, and The Heavy, Die So Fluid, Kingsphere, Rioghan
From crushing Trivium covers to progressive Hindi rock, DarkCompass delivers an hour of high-energy, underground heavy music from around the globe. Kingsphere – The Heart from Your Hate (Trivium Cover) Die Fluid – Back to Back Dead Register – Grave Heavenwood – The Moon Antariksh – Naaqis...
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DarkCompass: The Thrill and Chaos of Witchcraft
Listen again to Ro, and his crushing collision of modern metal, hard rock and riff-driven tunes this week from Sylosis, Witchcraft, Slomosa and more. From melodic aggression to stoner groove and full-throttle chaos, this episode delivers sharp hooks, dark atmosphere and pure, unfiltered volume....
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DarkCompass: Fall Mental, it’s Bandcamp Friday
Bandcamp Friday Edition of DarkCompass Bands which we think your should check out right now Mute The Saint – The Fall of Sirius Smoke Fairies – She Sells Sanctuary Weedpecker – Mirrors Old Machines – Dark Space Beyond Mausoleum Gate – Witches Circle Abstracted – Axis Sweetpool – Noone believes...
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DarkCompass: Apocalypse Shine – New Hard Rock & Metal You Need Now!
Ro’s DarkCompass Show locks onto the heaviest new sounds, from the explosive charge of Major Parkinson and Desert Storm to the fierce punch of Eva Under Fire and Degreed. Discover rising forces like The Xcerts, Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows and more as Ro guides you through crushing riffs, dark...
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DarkCompass: Hell and Honey
A fresh wave of new metal and hard rock, featuring standout tracks from Kate’s Acid, Lilith & The Wildflowers, and Meteora. Expect dark riffs, brutal energy, and underground intensity from bands like Azken Auzi, Ouija Circus, and Infinite Chaos. From melodic heaviness to full-throttle aggression,...
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DarkCompass: The Real Flash
Listen again to Ro as he brings you another powerful mix of brand-new rock and metal, featuring the latest tracks from The Hu, Thundermother, Winterfylleth, Slowrepeat and more. Expect heavy riffs, fresh releases, and underground discoveries in this must-hear episode for fans of modern hard rock...
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DarkCompass: Burned Crimson
Ro takes listeners on a worldwide journey through the hardest-hitting new music on Hard Rock Hell Radio, kicking off with melodic hard rock from Dark Heart before diving into the gritty riffs of Dan Burn and the emo-trap-rock edge of LA’s Love Ghost. Along the way, he spotlights brutal modern…
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DarkCompass – Wicked Crystal Direction
Listen again to Ro with his collection of New Metal and Hard Rock Tunes. Confess – Wicked Temptations Immolation – Adversary Chuck Norris Experiment – Tryin’ Illumina A.D. – Crystal Grave Call Me Amour – Wrong Direction Nook & Cranny – Distant Galaxy Paganizer – Vanas Makt Kaleidobolt – Coping...
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DarkCompass – Stairway to Codeine
Listen to Ro and his new selection of Tunes from The Chuck Norris Experiment, Beltfed Weapon, Tentaclaus, Crowsilver and more. The Chuck Norris Experiment – Stairway to The Stars Beltfed Weapon – Tortured Within The Veer Union – Venom in My Veins KMFDM – Enemy ForeignWolf – Imposter Syndrome…
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DarkCompass with Ro
Listen again to Fridays show where Ro plays some great new tunes from Horseman, Stellvris, Satanic Squirrel and more. Satanic Squirrel – Lizards of The Apocalypse Horseman – The Core Engines of Ruin – Rake From Beneath – Misbegotten Nook & Cranny – We Choose To Go To The Moon Tailgunner – Tears…
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DC1249 Tattoo City
New Music from Lilith & The Wildflowers, Saxon, Shinedown and more Lilith & The Wildflowers – Tattoo Saxon – 1066 Stranger Vision – Look into Your Eyes Shinedown – Dance Kid, Dance Negative Thirteen – The Vulture Circles Kvrma – Dream You Made Mindwars – Into The Known Spit on Your Grave – The...
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DC1248 Fire Dream
New tracks from Thundermother, Shaper Side, Alien Weaponry, Möuth and more. Thundermother – Can’t Put Out The Fire Around 7 – Anything From You Sharper Side – Lifeblood ALT BLK ERA – Run Rabbit Alien Weaponry – Mau Moko Conquer Divide – Bad Dreams AFed Trio – June Night Juliet’s Not Dead – Sinner...
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DarkCompass brings you some of the best New Independent and Unsigned Music Every Week, from around the world.
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