Remembering Internet Radio Station

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For a number of years this was the website for Infernal Rock Radio, an officially licensed ASCAP, BMI and SESAC Internet Radio Station through Loudcity.net!
Content is from the site's 2010- 2012 archived pages as well as from other outside sources.

The new owners of this domain were bummed out when it disappeared from the web. Probably the domain registration wasn't renewed at some point and poof, no more Infernal Rock Radio website. Take a nostalgic trip back....

"SO MUCH METAL!!! SO LITTLE TIME!!!!"

Looking for something fresh to listen to while at work? In your car? Wanna thrash out instead of watching television? Sick of CORPORATE ROCK? I have just the place for you.
We are a station built by the BANDS, for the FANS. If you are looking for something different, but something that will PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE...

 

Amoral / Ben Varon INTERVIEW @ Infernal Rock Radio 26.09.2012

THIS VIDEO: 26th September 2012, Ben Varon from Amoral Finland, joined the Beasty in the Underworld for an interview by http://infernalrockradio.com/. The original audio with songs and better quality of sound can be heard here http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Amoral... The video is made by Amoral Street Team

 

 

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STAFF MEMBERS

Staff Member: Dread Pirate Vane
Position: Administrator
Favorite Genre:
Yahoo!: dpvane
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MSN: bigttunadawg@hotmail.com
Skype: dreadvane
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Web Site: http://www.myspace.com/dpvane
Bio:
"I am the Owner/Operator of Infernal Rock Radio!"
"This Team of Broadcasters are dedicated to bringing  the Listeners, and the Bands a place in which to mingle and collaborate. After all,, if it were not for BANDS in the first place, there would be NO stations, Think about that,,,  Horns up ALL  and let's bring the MUSIC TO THE MASSES!!!"
Join me every Thursday night at 8 pm EST.

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Staff Member: General
Position: Automation
Favorite Genre:
Yahoo!: I don't use Yahoo!
MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: I don't use Skype
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Web Site: www.myspace.com/infernalrockradio
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"The Station Built By the Bands for the Fans!!"

Ever thought about being  a dj?????
Perhaps you have been one before or you are one now?
 We at Infernal Rock Radio are looking for people with a passion for the music and know how to work together well as a team!
 We are a very new station and growing by the day!
There are many time slots open,you can check out our schedule which is below the blogs on the right side of the page! If you are interested please leave a comment here or come to chat and talk with the dj's there!

Come join us at Infernal Rock Radio......a station built by the BANDS....for the FANS!!!!!!

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Staff Member: Angels and Demons
Position: IRR Show
Favorite Genre: Anything that kicks ass!!!
Yahoo!: metalhead_mamma
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MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: tat2dangel
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Web Site: I don't have a website
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Hailz
Welcome!!!! Catch me Tat2dAngel Tuesday night 10pm  till 1am EST Wednesday morning, and again Saturday night 9pm EST till midnight EST Sunday Morning. Bringing you the very best of all genres from old school to new metal. So grab a drink and da bowl and come hang out! Never know who is gonna be on the air!!!!!!

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Staff Member: BOA Friday Night
Position: IRR Show
Favorite Genre:
Yahoo!: I don't use Yahoo!
MSN: wboa@hotmail.com
Skype: I don't use Skype
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Web Site: I don't have a website
Bio:
BOA Friday Night!
Where do I start? Slammin Alvin and Jimmy K started a Radio Station called 97.9 WBOA  The Best of Rock and Metal in 1989. We would record 90 minutes shows on cassette tapes and hand them out to our friends. We would also take our equipment and be the DJ at parties that friends and family were having. 

In the late 90s we dabbled in streaming our shows  and then promptly went on hiatus for about 4 years.

We were not going out that easy though; 25 December 2004 WBOA returned with enough pipe to Shoutcast our shows, and BOA Friday developed into what you hear today. Jimmy K, Slammin Alvin and guests The Executive, The uBerdoug, BeerbongBen, E-Dub and The Bachness Monster find time to share our Fridays with you, the Fans. Were on the station built by the Bands, for the Fans, Infernal Rock Radio.

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Staff Member: Brainscabs Metal Disorder
Position: IRR Show
Favorite Genre:
Yahoo!: scabofbrain
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MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: I don't use Skype
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Web Site: I don't have a website
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Hello!!! Welcome to Brainscab's Metal Disorder!!! Yes this is my Disorder for the next couple of hours! "NO POSERS ALLOWED!" We at IRR don't need any of you wimpy posers running home to momma crying because the big bad METAL machine has got you scared!
Get ready to blast your speakers! The only way Brainscab's Metal Disorder should be played!!!!!

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Staff Member: Infernal Rock Live
Position: IRR Show
Favorite Genre:
Yahoo!: I don't use Yahoo!
MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: I don't use Skype
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Web Site: I don't have a website

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Staff Member: Metal Domination
Position: IRR Show
Favorite Genre: Anything Metal
Yahoo!: I don't use Yahoo!
MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: I don't use Skype
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Web Site: I don't have a website
Bio:
Hailz
Welcome!!!! Catch me Tat2dAngel Tuesday night 10pm Tuesday night till 1am EST Wednesday morning, and again Saturday night 9pm EST till midnight EST Sunday Morning. Bringing you the very best of all genres from old school to new metal. So grab a drink and da bowl and come hang out! Never know who is gonna be on the air!!!!!!

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Staff Member: Reality (TV) Sucks
Position: IRR Show
Favorite Genre:
Yahoo!: dvs952
Yahoo! status
MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: slamminalvin
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Web Site: http://www.infernalrockradio.com/rtvs
Bio:
I've been DJ'ing as a hobby since 1989 with a bit of a hiatus for a few years. My tastes tend towards Thrash, Metal, and and any Rock-n-Roll that has a kickass beat and punches you in the face.
What to expect from Reality (TV) Sucks? Tunes. Good ones. Requests. If I have it, I'll play it. If I don't have it I'll get it and play it on the next show.
I'll also throw out some Rock history, some sports, and spew my absolute distaste of pop-culture.

Tune in. Turn it up. Built by the Bands. For the Fans. Up IRR.

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Staff Member: Tat2dAngel
Position: Station DJ Trainer
Favorite Genre: Thrash, Old School Rock, Gothic, Punk
Yahoo!: metalhead_mamma
Yahoo! status
MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: Patti Ressie
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Web Site: http://www.tat2dangel.com
Bio:
Hailz
Welcome!!!! Catch me Tat2dAngel Tuesday night 10pm EST till 1am EST Wednesday morning, and again Saturday night 9pm EST till midnight EST Sunday Morning. Bringing you the very best of all genres from old school to new metal. So grab a drink and da bowl and come hang out! Never know who is gonna be on the air!!!!!!

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Staff Member: The Asylum
Position: IRR Show
Favorite Genre: Hair Metal
Yahoo!: I don't use Yahoo!
MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: Crymzon1981
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Web Site: I don't have a website
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Anything from Old School to Hair metal, Grunge and industrial. I'll play pretty much anything and everything and that includes all requests. If I haven't got it don't worry, ask and thou shalt receive.

Running the Asylum, (which isn't easy when you should be an inmate,) live every Sunday 11pm till 2am GMT/6pm till 9pm EST

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Staff Member: The Meltdown
Position: IRR Show
Favorite Genre: Metal
Yahoo!: I don't use Yahoo!
MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: I don't use Skype
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Web Site: I don't have a website
Bio:
This is The Melt Down come have fun and a chat and get melted down by the music you hear.

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Staff Member: Bachness Monster
Position: DJ
Favorite Genre:
Yahoo!: bachnessmonster@ymail.com
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MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: Bachnessmonster
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Web Site: http://www.myspace.com/bachness
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Welcome To My Lair!
I enjoy stoner, psyche, sludge, doom, thrash, blues, and any combination of these rock/metal genres.  Sit back, crank it up and enjoy the ride.

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Staff Member: BrainScab
Position: DJ
Favorite Genre: Heavyblackdeathepicpowertruepunkhardcoretraditiona
Yahoo!: scabofbrain
Yahoo! status
MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: I don't use Skype
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Web Site: I don't have a website
Bio:
every once in a while I sneak on as a dj, but you can always catch the reviews I do in the review section.

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Staff Member: DJ Battle
Position: DJ
Favorite Genre: ROCK/METAL/INDUSTRIAL METAL
Yahoo!: xx_battle_xx@yahoo.com
Yahoo! status
MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: BATTLE58
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Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/BATTLE58
Bio:
DJ Battle's - THE RAZOR'S EDGE SHOW - is a radio show that brings to you the edge of Classic Rock/Rock/Metal/Industrial music that is on Internet Radio today.   DJ Battle has been a Internet Radio DJ for over 5 yrs and has been a Station Manager - Station DJ Manager - Station Music Manager of several Internet Radio stations.   DJ Battle has been a DJ of music from Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock, Metal music genres.

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Staff Member: DJ Beasty
Position: DJ
Favorite Genre: Rock, Black/Death/Thrash/Prog Metal
Yahoo!: kaoskrewuk
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MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: I don't use Skype
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Web Site: www.infernalrockradio.com
Bio:
Welcome to my underworld! I play my own eclectic taste in music including Rock,Black/Death/Thrash/Prog Metal

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Staff Member: DJ Chaos
Position: DJ
Favorite Genre: Industrial/Death/Crust/Grind/Black/Folk
Yahoo!: nh1olsen@yahoo.dk
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MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: nicextrememetal
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Web Site: chaosmetalreviews.blogspot.com
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Plays Brutal & melodic, mostly underground Industrial/Cyber/Electro metal, mixed with elements from all extreme metal genres. Intense, aggressive, harmonious and brutal music.

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Staff Member: Mitch
Position: DJ
Favorite Genre: METAL!
Yahoo!: I don't use Yahoo!
MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: I don't use Skype
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Web Site: I don't have a website
Bio:
    This is Mitch Stewart from Circle II Circle and The Element. I've been DJing for a couple of years now and have a blast doing so. Haven't been in for one of my shows yet? Drop in and hang with me sometime as I play some of my favorite tunes! It's always an interesting time, as you never know just who may show up in the chat room!
- METAL FUCKIN' TO YA!

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Staff Member: Trooper
Position: DJ
Favorite Genre: All kinds of Metal
Yahoo!: trooper1803
Yahoo! status
MSN: I don't use MSN
Skype: I don't use Skype
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Web Site: www.myspace.com/andreas.z
Bio:
Hey everybody!
You can call me Andreas (uuhhmmmm...i think that was my real name...) or you can call me a Kraut (that's my background...).
Yeah, i'm 34 years old and i'm living in Essen, Germany. After beeing unsuccessfully in a couple of Bands, i thought to myself: Try to be a Dj at IRR, maybe you could be more famous here...
Anyway, i'm not here to talk any nonsense, but i'm here to give you all the best of Metal and Rock!!!
So turn up your speakers and let's rock together!
And don't forget:
Kraut isn't as sour as you might think it seems to be.....
Stay heavy!!!

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Staff Member:Morgana
Yahoo!: morgana_air
Yahoo! status
MSN: morgana_air@live.com
Skype: morgana_air
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Web Site: http://www.myspace.com/morgana_air
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I'm still a bit new to the DJ thing, but come along for the ride and I'll play ya some Dark Metal with a bit of Classic Rock thrown in--and you just never know what else.  We'll laugh, we'll cry (probably not), we'll Ponder Ponder Ponder the World, and compare how much we've drank at the end of the show.  WARNING:  poorly executed accents may pop out of Morgana as the show progresses through the evening.   Don't worry  she'll be blushing in the morning.

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Upcoming show highlights Circa 2012 

As we get this beast a going, watch for unsigned/indie metal bands featured each week on the shows.
It's going to be a long cold winter for Morgana in Missouri, so join me in the chat room for belly warming drinks and antics.  My show, ANY show.  We want to know who our listeners are and we will play your requests if we have what you want.  Always keep it tuned into Infernal Rock Radio--the Station built By the Bands for the Fans!!!!!

 

 

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More Background On InfernalRockRadio.com

 

InfernalRockRadio.com emerged during a formative era of Internet radio, when independent broadcasters, underground music scenes, and early streaming technologies intersected to create an alternative to corporate FM and satellite radio. Launched in the mid-to-late 2000s, Infernal Rock Radio positioned itself squarely within the global metal and hard-rock underground, offering a platform that rejected mainstream playlists in favor of artist-driven programming, community participation, and uncompromising genre depth.

The station’s guiding philosophy—frequently summarized in its long-standing slogan, “Built by the bands, for the fans”—was not merely promotional language. It reflected a genuine operational model in which unsigned and independent bands were treated as collaborators rather than content commodities. At a time when algorithmic recommendation engines were still primitive and social media had not yet consolidated music discovery, Infernal Rock Radio served as an active cultural hub for metal fans seeking authenticity, extremity, and human curation.

InfernalRockRadio.com functioned as both the technical gateway to the stream and the social home of the station, hosting schedules, DJ profiles, show descriptions, reviews, and community interaction points that mirrored the aesthetics and values of underground metal culture.

Ownership and Organizational Structure

Infernal Rock Radio was independently owned and operated, without corporate backing, venture capital, or institutional media sponsorship. This independence shaped both its strengths and its vulnerabilities. While the station maintained complete editorial freedom and cultivated a fiercely loyal audience, it also relied heavily on volunteer labor, personal resources, and passion-driven sustainability rather than advertising revenue or subscription models.

The station was administered by a small core team responsible for infrastructure, licensing compliance, and scheduling, while individual DJs operated semi-autonomously within assigned time slots. This decentralized structure allowed for stylistic diversity across shows while maintaining a consistent ethos centered on metal, hard rock, and related underground genres.

Unlike traditional radio operations with rigid hierarchies, Infernal Rock Radio functioned more like a cooperative network of DJs, reviewers, and contributors—many of whom were musicians themselves or deeply embedded in local and international scenes.

Licensing, Technology, and Internet Radio Infrastructure

Infernal Rock Radio operated as a properly licensed Internet radio station, compliant with U.S. and international digital broadcasting standards through performance rights organizations. This licensing enabled the station to stream music legally across borders, a critical factor in its global listenership.

Technologically, the station relied on common Internet radio frameworks of the era, including Shoutcast or similar streaming servers, integrated players, and later compatibility with third-party listening platforms. InfernalRockRadio.com provided direct streaming access via web players while also enabling listeners to tune in through external media players and Internet radio directories.

The site itself reflected the aesthetics of early-2010s underground music websites: dense content, dark visual themes, practical navigation, and an emphasis on substance over polish. Rather than prioritizing minimalist design, the site functioned as an information-rich portal where schedules, reviews, playlists, and community updates took precedence.

Programming Philosophy and Musical Scope

Infernal Rock Radio was unapologetically genre-specific, yet internally diverse. While metal served as the unifying core, the station embraced a wide range of subgenres, including:

• Traditional and classic heavy metal

• Thrash, death, black, and doom metal

• Industrial and extreme metal hybrids

• Hard rock and underground rock variants

• Experimental and crossover styles

Rather than adhering to strict formatting or rotation rules, programming was curated by individual DJs, each bringing their own expertise, preferences, and scene affiliations. This resulted in shows that felt personal, opinionated, and deeply informed—qualities increasingly rare in later streaming ecosystems.

Many shows blended music with commentary, interviews, band spotlights, and listener interaction, reinforcing the sense that Infernal Rock Radio was a conversation rather than a broadcast.

DJs, Shows, and Community Voices

One of the defining characteristics of Infernal Rock Radio was its DJ roster. Hosts were not anonymous voices or automated playlists; they were named personalities with identifiable tastes, recurring shows, and direct engagement with listeners.

DJs frequently introduced tracks with context—discussing band histories, album production, tour stories, or underground rumors—creating an educational layer that appealed to dedicated fans. Some hosts specialized in particular subgenres, while others adopted eclectic formats that moved freely across styles.

Listener interaction was central to the experience. Requests, shout-outs, chatroom discussions, and forum participation helped shape playlists in real time. This two-way dynamic distinguished Infernal Rock Radio from passive listening platforms and reinforced its identity as a community-driven station.

Support for Independent and Unsigned Bands

Infernal Rock Radio’s commitment to unsigned and independent bands represented one of its most important cultural contributions. At a time when label-backed promotion dominated visibility, the station actively solicited submissions from bands without industry representation.

Airplay on Infernal Rock Radio often served as a band’s first exposure to international listeners. DJs reviewed demo submissions, featured emerging acts alongside established names, and treated independent releases with the same seriousness afforded to major-label albums.

This approach fostered trust within underground scenes. Bands viewed the station not as a gatekeeper, but as an ally—one willing to amplify voices overlooked by mainstream media.

Reviews, Editorial Content, and Scene Documentation

Beyond streaming, InfernalRockRadio.com functioned as a repository of editorial content. Album reviews, show recaps, and scene commentary provided written documentation of metal culture during a period of rapid digital transition.

Reviews were typically candid and unfiltered, reflecting the values of underground criticism rather than promotional copy. This honesty further distinguished the station from commercial outlets and contributed to its credibility among fans.

Over time, the accumulated content on InfernalRockRadio.com became an inadvertent archive—preserving snapshots of bands, releases, and scenes that might otherwise have faded from collective memory.

Popularity, Reach, and Audience

While Infernal Rock Radio was never a mass-market operation, its influence extended well beyond its modest scale. The station attracted a geographically diverse audience spanning North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and South America—regions with strong metal subcultures.

Listeners tended to be deeply engaged rather than casual. Many tuned in for specific shows, followed favorite DJs, and participated regularly in chatrooms or comment sections. This loyalty translated into longevity; Infernal Rock Radio remained active for years despite the financial and logistical challenges faced by independent Internet broadcasters.

The station’s popularity was measured less by raw listener counts and more by cultural resonance. Within underground circles, Infernal Rock Radio was recognized as a legitimate platform—one that prioritized substance, respect for the music, and community connection.

Cultural and Social Significance

Infernal Rock Radio occupies an important place in the broader history of Internet radio and underground music culture. It exemplifies a period when independent digital broadcasting offered a viable alternative to corporate media—a space where niche communities could self-organize and sustain themselves through shared passion.

The station also reflects the transitional moment between early web-based communities and later social-media-dominated ecosystems. InfernalRockRadio.com functioned as a destination site, encouraging deep engagement rather than fleeting interaction.

For many listeners and bands, the station represented more than entertainment. It was a social anchor, a discovery engine, and a symbol of resistance to homogenized music culture.

Decline, Disappearance, and Digital Afterlife

Like many passion-driven Internet radio projects, Infernal Rock Radio eventually ceased active operations. The reasons were likely multifaceted: rising licensing costs, infrastructure challenges, shifting listener habits, and the personal toll of sustaining an unpaid media platform over many years.

When InfernalRockRadio.com went offline, its disappearance was felt within the community it had served. Unlike commercial stations that leave behind corporate archives, independent projects often vanish abruptly, taking years of cultural documentation with them.

Fortunately, portions of Infernal Rock Radio’s online presence survive through digital archives, cached pages, and community recollections. These fragments allow historians, fans, and researchers to reconstruct the station’s role and appreciate its contributions.

Legacy and Historical Value

Today, InfernalRockRadio.com stands as a case study in independent digital media, underground music advocacy, and community-based broadcasting. Its legacy is not defined by profit or scale, but by impact—on bands who gained exposure, listeners who discovered new music, and a scene that briefly thrived outside corporate control.

As Internet radio continues to evolve, projects like Infernal Rock Radio serve as reminders of what was possible when technology empowered communities rather than algorithms. The station’s ethos—authenticity, collaboration, and respect for the music—remains influential even as the platforms have changed.

Infernal Rock Radio did not simply play metal; it helped sustain a culture.

 

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