On the latest episode of Feckin' Metal, I speak to Nuno, bassist of Portuguese epic heavy metal band Dolmen Gate, to, uncovering his lifelong fascination with heavy metal

We discuss:

- Discovering Iron Maiden on pirate TV at age 13

- Early live shows, including the Communist Party Festival in 1987

- Playing doom/death but longing for traditional heavy metal

- Co-founding Ravensire in 2011

- The breakup of Ravensire and the formation of Dolmen Gate in 2020

- Meeting singer Ana after hearing her cover Deep Purple’s “Burn”

- Inspirations from Slough Feg & his friendship with Mike Scalzi

- And, of course, a discussion about Dolmen Gate’s upcoming album "Echoes of Ancient Tales"!

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In the grand finale of my three-part series with Connor (a.k.a. Riperoo6565), we examine recent releases from Seven Sisters, Angel Fury, and Tyrann. But, in this episode, the music sparks plenty of side-quests: like why nothing beats the energy of a metal gig in a tiny sweatbox venue, the idea that heavy metal “ended” in 1989 for some fans, and how our love for the genre can bend time itself.

Connor’s been an incredible guest throughout this series, and I have a feeling this won’t be the last time you’ll hear his voice on Feckin' Metal.

Clips featured in episode:

1. Seven Sisters - "Astral Prophecies" - Shadow Of A Fallen Star Pt.2 (2025)

2. Seven Sisters - "Heart Of The Sun" - Shadow Of A Fallen Star Pt.2 (2025)

3. Angel Fury - "Angel Fury" - Majic Eyes (2025)

4. Angel Fury - "Majic Eyes" - Majic Eyes (2025)

5. Angel Fury - "The Forsaken One" - Majic Eyes (2025)

6. Tyrann - "Face The Tyrant" - The Slaughter House Tapes (2025)

7. Tyrann - "Don't Make Fashion Of Our Heavy Metal Passion" - The Slaughter House Tapes (2025)

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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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