• Artist: ETERNAL CHAMPION
• Album: Ravening Iron
• Genre: NWOTHM
• Subgenre: Epic Power
• Country: US
• Perfect if you love: MASTODON, GHOST, SAVATAGE

The combination of genres is something unique and impressive. ETERNAL CHAMPION is able to keep a foundation of traditional and power metal while adding alt elements that blend well.

• Artist: STEEL ARCTUS
• Album: Fire and Blood
• Genre: NWOTHM
• Subgenre: Epic Power
• Country: Greece
• Perfect if you love: IRON MAIDEN, MANOWAR

With a no nonsense, in your face approach and a strong first half, this EP is a great introduction for the band. Don’t let the fantasy elements fool you, this is great old school metal.

• Artist: STEELWITCH
• Album: Steelwitch
• Genre: NWOTHM
• Country: Greece
• Perfect if you love: IRON MAIDEN, METAL CHURCH, OMEN

Furious riffs and soaring vocals are the highlights of this five-song debut. Where the production quality lacks, the talent and inspired-effort make up for it. IRON MAIDEN fans will enjoy this, guaranteed.

• Artist: WHITE CRONE
• Album: The Poisoner
• Genre: NWOTHM
• Country: US
• Perfect if you love: FATES WARNING, DIO, BLACK SABBATH

Lisa Mann is a one-woman wrecking crew. Performing all instruments, except drums, this album incorporates a number of metal genres and strong songwriting.

• Artist: STARBLIND
• Album: Black Bubbling Ooze
• Genre: NWOTHM
• Country: Sweden
• Perfect if you love: IRON MAIDEN, HELLOWEEN

This album is a lot of fun. You could argue they “borrow” a lot of elements from IRON MAIDEN but that doesn’t change just how catchy and entertaining this album is.