Firestorm

The New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal (often abbreviated as NWOTHM) is a revivalist musical movement that emerged in the mid-2000s. It is characterized by a return to the classic sound, aesthetics, and ethos of 1970s and 1980s heavy metal, specifically drawing inspiration from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), speed metal, and early power metal. Bands in this genre reject the downtuned guitars, harsh vocals, and modern production techniques of contemporary metal subgenres like metalcore or death metal, instead favoring clean, high-pitched vocals, twin-guitar harmonies, galloping basslines, and a more organic, 'vintage' production style. The movement emphasizes a 'true metal' attitude, often accompanied by traditional visual aesthetics involving denim, leather, and high-top sneakers.