My World of Music – est. 2013
The release of a new album by All Them Witches was not guaranteed. The Nashville-based band launched their latest studio album in 2020. It took them six years to work through some changes before they were ready to record again. The seventh album, titled "House of Mirrors", follows "Nothing as the Ideal". A significant change... Continue Reading →
Aussie/German rock band Sweet Electric have released a brand new single, with a tragic set of circumstances surrounding it. The song “I Remember You” has been dedicated to singer Brad Marr’s mother Debbie who tragically passed away on Tuesday 26th May just a few days before it’s release after a short but hard fought battle... Continue Reading →
The Who’s summer 2023 performance at the spectacular Eden Project in Cornwall is now available worldwide: “Live at Eden Project” is released now in all physical and digital formats. Recorded on a warm July night at one of the UK’s most extraordinary concert venues, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, joined by the Heart of England... Continue Reading →
Some German thrash metal certainly set the standard for various bands, and Swedish thrashers Eternal Evil are one of them. Founded in 2019, the band is launching their newest album, “Forever Feared”, which is their third full-length release. Hailing from Stockholm, the band delivers raging thrash metal with references to bands such as Kreator, Paradox,... Continue Reading →
Led Zeppelin and Free provided the blueprint for Jayler and their debut album. Drawing inspiration from the magic of 1970s classic rock, the four-piece have released their first full-length studio album, titled "Voices Unheard". This stunning debut album features eleven tracks that bring the spirit of classic rock's heyday into the current century. Jayler aren’t... Continue Reading →
Is the story of Monolord never-ending? We don't know. What we do know, though, is that the Swedish stoner and doom band have been creating their own musical path since 2013. The first chapter was an album called "Empress Rising" and there have been four additional longplayers released, with "Neverending" being the title of their... Continue Reading →
Elder are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, and what better way to mark such a special occasion than with a new album? The band launched a stunning debut album in 2008, representing their stoner/doom influences, while slowly adding a psychedelic aspect to their music. Meanwhile, based in Berlin, Germany, Elder has become one of... Continue Reading →
Swedish hard rock newcomers Velveteen Queen are back with an ambitious new release: their second album, "The Greater Good", which is set to be released on September 18 via Silver Lining Music. Velveteen Queen are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting young bands on the modern rock scene, channeling the energy, confidence,... Continue Reading →
Devin Townsend is a master of his craft. Whether with Strapping Young Lad, Casualties of Cool, or his various solo projects, Townsend has consistently raised the bar for music that goes beyond off-the-shelf sounds. With "The Moth" the Canadian singer, guitarist and producer adds another special chapter to his rich back catalogue. Townsend has always... Continue Reading →
After disbanding Crystal Viper in 2025, Marta Gabriel started a new outfit called Leatherwitch. The debut album, "First Spell" is an apt title for a thunderous debut, which has the potential to cast a spell over listeners. "First Spell" marks a new beginning in Gabriel's career, with Leatherwitch serving as a new outlet for her... Continue Reading →
If you visit Markus' Heavy Music Blog regularly, you'll know that every now and again, the focus shifts beyond the world of metal. Tonight is one of those moments, as German hip-hop pioneer Thomas D. is playing a show at the Mojo Club in Hamburg. A few weeks ago, the word acrobat released a new... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Berlin, Germany, Belligerence is a young metal force. The trio — Johan, Richard and Carlos — formed in 2022 and launched an EP called "Eschaton Foretold", which showcased their talent. With their next EP, “Liturgies of the Vile Ones”, the band is taking the next step. Belligerence's sound is inspired by bands like... Continue Reading →
The Match Börner Open Air has slowly become one of the more prominent festivals in the greater Hamburg area. This two-day event takes place at Stadtpark Norderstedt, north of Hamburg. Set in beautiful surroundings, the festival is characterised by a great vibe and excellent bands. For their 2026 edition, the MBOA organisation has put together... Continue Reading →
Looking back over the last few years, or rather decades, Dimmu Borgir have not released an enormous amount of music, and it seems as though the band has found its groove with an eight-year release pattern. Fans had to wait a long time for the latest album, “Eonian”, and now the band has taken the... Continue Reading →
Erik Grönwall's new album, "Bad Bones" is about to be released. The Swedish singer first found success when he won Swedish Idol in 2009. This marked the beginning of a career that has seen him release two solo albums, both of which achieved great chart success in his home country. These releases served as a... Continue Reading →
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