In this episode, I continue my chat with Connor, a.k.a. Riperoo6565, where we discuss some of our favourite releases from the first half of 2025, including albums/EPs by Black Sword Thunder Attack, century, The Riven, and Palantyr. If you’re behind on your trad metal releases this year, catch up with some of our picks, in Part 2 of this three-episode series. 

Clips featured in episode:

1. Black Sword Thunder Attack - "The Black Sword" - Black Sword Thunder Attack (2025)

2. Black Sword Thunder Attack - "Gates Of Fire" - Black Sword Thunder Attack (2025)

3. Palantyr - "Shan-E-Sorkh" - The Ascent & The Hunger (2025)

4. Palantyr - "Broken Mirror" - The Ascent & The Hunger (2025)

5. Century - "Fly Away" - Sign Of The Storm (2025)

6. Century - "Sorceress" - Sign Of The Storm (2025)

7. The Riven - "Far Away From Home" - Visions Of Tomorrow (2025)

8. The Riven - "Killing Machine" - Visions Of Tomorrow (2025)

9. The Riven - "Set My Heart On Fire" - Visions Of Tomorrow (2025)

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