New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal NWOTHM CDs Patches Vinyl & Merch

New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal featuring Night Demon, Haunt, Riot City, Enforcer, Ambush, Tailgunner and more. Classic heavy metal revival with vinyl, merch and CDs.

The New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal (NWOTHM) is one of the most exciting rising movements in modern heavy metal, driven by a generation of fans rediscovering the classic metal approach — and bands committed to pure riffs, soaring vocals and high-energy performance. Inspired by the legacy of NWOBHM, 80s speed metal, power metal and early thrash, NWOTHM brings back everything that made groups like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Saxon and early Metallica legendary — melodic twin guitars, fist-pumping choruses, fantasy and warrior lyrics, and that traditional heavy metal feeling you cannot fake. This is not retro cosplay — these bands are putting up real numbers, real streaming figures and real ticket sales, with growing demand for vinyl, merch and CDs worldwide.

Some of the biggest names in the NWOTHM movement right now include Night Demon, Haunt, Skelator, Riot City, Enforcer, White Wizzard, Crystal Viper, Cauldron, Sumerlands, Visigoth, and Eternal Champion — plus modern rising champions like Ambush and Tailgunner who are breaking through fast with massive riffs and razor-sharp songwriting. These artists are proof that traditional heavy metal is not just alive — it’s growing, vibrant and thriving in the current era with TikTok virality, YouTube fan communities and strong collector demand for vinyl LPs, merch and limited-edition CDs.

If you want the sound of real heavy metal — not watered down — explore our New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal collection and shop the NWOTHM range online now.