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 atmospheres and future metal anthems.

• Major Parkinson – Viva the Apocalypse!
• The Xcerts – Do It Myself
• Hopsydian – Devote
• Desert Storm – Woodsman
• Degreed – Broken Dreams
• Chronyx – Ruin
• Divided by Design – Collasping Reality
• Bayline – Wither
• Eva Under Fire – Murder Scene
• We All Rise – Crown
• Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows – Venomous
• Kal-El – Juno
• Heir Corpse One – Undeath from Above
• Weedpecker – In The Dark We Shine

This is a mixtape as Ro has a cold, and sneezing on Mic is disgusting.

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, this episode is packed with essential new tunes for metal fans. Listen now and discover your next favourite heavy track.

• Azken Auzi – Deep Hell
• Meteora – Darkest Light
• Lilith & The Wildflowers – Don’t Leave
• Kate’s Acid – Hellbender
• Axe Dragger – Axe Dragger
• Dust Lovers – Trouble
• Ola Englund – The Guillotine
• Ouija Circus – Dark Carnival
• Infinite Chaos – Parasite
• Møl – Hud
• Summer of Hate – Blood and Honey

Broadcast on Friday 20th February 2026

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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 and metal.

• The Hu – The Real You
• Summon the Moon – Cry Me a River
• Thundermother – Whatever (Live)
• Transport League – Wrong
• Belonging – Hellkite
• Mývalyĭr – The Mighty Never Fall
• Winterfylleth – Heroes of a Hundred Fields
• Slowrepeat – Singularity
• Rollerball – B-Ray Boogie
• Tarlung – Between Earth and Moon
• Blazoner – Jumpin’ Jack Flash

Perfect for listeners looking for the best in new rock music, modern metal, and rising bands from across the scene.