My World of Music – est. 2013
Norway’s progressive metal band Green Carnation has built a reputation for creating thoughtful and well-crafted albums that are musically engaging while also offering plenty to discover lyrically. It all started with their 2000 debut album, which already hinted at the band’s potential. Since then, Green Carnation have continued to evolve, and in 2025 they embarked... Continue Reading →
Multiple and distinctive generations of Thrash Metal are joining forces for a massive European co-headline tour. Evil Invaders, Heathen and Exhorder will unite under the banner of the Triple Thrash Alliance, celebrating the past, present and future of one of metal's most relentless and influential genres. Representing different eras and generations of the Thrash Metal... Continue Reading →
Mad Max are one of the pioneers of melodic metal from Germany. The band from Münster got their start in 1982 with their debut album Heavy Metal, but it was Night of Passion, released in 1987, that put Mad Max on my recordplayer. With Jürgen Breforth and Axel Kruse, two members of the classic lineup... Continue Reading →
On September 3, 2026, Missstand will release “Lichter? Aus!”—the third single from their upcoming album Smells Like Abgrund, which is set to be released on September 18, 2026, via Aggressive Punk Produktionen (Edel / Kontor New Media). Together with Guido Donot of the Donots, Missstand deliver a powerful anti-anthem about carrying on when hope threatens... Continue Reading →
British heavy metal legends Saxon are back with Gods of Thunder—their new studio album, which explores themes such as history, fantasy, horror, ancient mythology, pagan rites, and the enduring spirit of rock ’n’ roll. The brand-new single and title track—a powerful, anthemic journey into the world of Celtic mythology—are being released today. “‘Gods of Thunder’... Continue Reading →
At the end of the year, End Of Green will release their long-awaited new album, Ashes & Gold. Over the years, the band has established itself as a reliable source of quality with its dark and melancholic take on metal, and the new album is set to further strengthen that position. To promote the album... Continue Reading →
APOCÆLYPSE makes its presence known today with the release of the band's debut album, Fænix. Led by acclaimed guitarist and vocalist Ira Black (Vio-Lence, Lizzy Borden, Metal Church), APOCÆLYPSE marks the highly anticipated album's arrival with a brand new music video for “Fænix…Out Of Flames.” Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6EKAKBJ7aKM?si=5RnodzaGfN16ykB-
Accept are without question among the pioneers of German heavy metal. Founded in 1971, the band has become a part of metal history. Starting with their self-titled debut and the follow-up I’m a Rebel, Accept gradually made their way into the hearts of the emerging heavy metal movement. Once the band found a lineup that... Continue Reading →
Bergen, Norway, is known for the colorful wooden houses along its harbor, seemingly endless rain, great rock music and plenty of crushing metal. When it comes to music, Bergen certainly has nothing to prove to the Norwegian capital, Oslo. One band that has made its mark on the city’s musical landscape is Audrey Horne. Toschie,... Continue Reading →
Bands like Krokus laid the foundation for the powerful hard rock sound that came out of Switzerland. With Gotthard, another band from the Alpine country put Swiss rock on the map. Shakra have also been among Switzerland’s leading bands for decades, even if they never quite reached the same status as Krokus and Gotthard. That... Continue Reading →
A Reminder is a grade-A album—at least if you go by its title and the songs themselves. A Reminder is the third album from the guys from Tel Aviv, and it’s not just the letter “A” that gets the pole position in the album title; all 13 songs begin with an “A” as well. It’s... Continue Reading →
One of the few predictable things about In This Moment is the band’s unpredictability. That applies not only to their highly entertaining live shows, which offer far more than a display of musical creativity, but also to the way they approach their art as a whole. In This Moment have always stood for a more... Continue Reading →
German power metal force Iron Savior share today their new single and official video, “The Creature’s Tale”, the second taste of the upcoming album Deathbringer, out on November 13,2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Vocalist Piet Sielck said: “Of course the classic Frankenstein story has been told in many ways before, but it appears to never... Continue Reading →
Shogun Mojo - an exciting new collaboration between legendary Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer and acclaimed singer-songwriter Dan Reed of Dan Reed Network fame – debut on Frontiers Music Srl with a self-titled album, set for release on November 6, 2026. The band is also thrilled to unveil the first single, “Under The Gun”, along with... Continue Reading →
Following the release of her solo debut album Paragon and her latest single “RUN,” Floor Jansen is kicking off this new phase of her career with tremendous international momentum. As one of the most versatile and charismatic voices in modern rock and metal, Jansen has recently further solidified her presence as a solo artist with... Continue Reading →
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