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.

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 metal from Germany’s Mesticator, high-energy thrash from Miami’s Acidosis, and progressive sounds from Brazil’s Abstracted and Michigan newcomers Botzilla.

• Dark Heart – Burned
• Dan Byrne – She’s The Devil
• Love Ghost – Vengence
• Messticator– Mass Human Extinction
• Acidosis – They Live!
• Abstracted – Languish (ft. Chaney Crabb)
• Botzilla – Shout
• Vola – Inside Your Fur (Live from The Pool)
• Hela – Emerald Mirror
• Gjenferd – Crimson Rain

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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
• Saint Agnes – Song for Mia
• Lord Elephant – Leave

DarkCompass with Ro was played on Hard Rock Hell Radio on the 30th January 2026

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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
• Beyond the Black – Let There Be Rain
• Tentaclaus – Backstabber
• Horror Scene – Yeah You
• Sylosis – Erased
• Crowsilver – Trapped
• Mos Generator – Lonley One Kenobi
• Mad Vamps – Demon Fuzz
• Cloud Studies – Vorticist Spa Retreat
• Horseman – Codeine Cowboy

DarkCompass with Ro was Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio Friday 23rd January 2026

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 in The Rain
• Satanic Overdrive – She’s a Demon
• David Boring – Earth Song
• Templar – Trident
• Stellvris – Monster

DarkCompass was played in Hard Rock Hell Radio on January Friday 16th 2026

Listen again to Ro’s selection on New tunes from the hard rock and metal world, with tracks from Sidewinder, Goatsilk Lord Elephant and more

• Sidewinder – Firelight
• Goatsilk – Separate
• New Miserable Experience – The Devil We Know.
• KMDFM – Oubliette
• Visions of Atlantis & Warkings – Pirates & Kings
• Lord Elephant – Black River Blues
• Sonic Volt – Breaking Out
• Therion – To Mega Therion (Live)
• Absolon – No Goodbyes
• Planet Hunter – 1000 Years from Now
• Stråle – Blinding Lights (The Weeknd Cover)
• Adeline Gray – Smoldering Depths

Firelight Depths, with DarkCompass was played on Hard Rock Hell Radio on the 9th January 2026