My World of Music – est. 2013
Time flies. It’s hard to believe that 36 years have already passed since Kamelot released their debut album. The veterans of symphonic metal got started at a time when grunge and nu metal were making their way into the charts. That didn’t stop Thomas Youngblood from going against the trends and starting a band with... Continue Reading →
Time To Kill Records is proud to announce the signing of Whiplash, welcoming one of American thrash metal's most enduring underground forces to its roster. Led by true underground warrior Tony Portaro, the New Jersey veterans have spent more than four decades keeping the raw spirit of thrash metal alive, inspiring generations of musicians and fans who still... Continue Reading →
Flotsam and Jetsam are one of those bands that delivered an exceptional debut, raised the bar with their second album, and, despite a few ups and downs along the way, never really disappoint. Doomsday for the Deceiver was their milestone debut, and with No Place for Disgrace followed a second record that took the band’s... Continue Reading →
Canadian/American metallers Smoulder return with their long-awaited third studio album, Witch Wife in an Alien World, a bold, daring collection of eight songs that continue to push boundaries and shatter conventions.The opening track "Water Wars" has been premiered here with a lyric video: https://youtu.be/ZMJmxvxqfWs?si=Ds2UqGvttKsWe9pLWitch Wife in an Alien World is scheduled for October 9th 2026 via Cruz... Continue Reading →
Two of the biggest names in the international metal scene are joining forces once again in April 2027: In Flames and Trivium will embark on a co-headlining tour of Europe, playing eight shows in Germany. Trivium and In Flames share a long history. For two decades now, the touring paths of both bands have crossed... Continue Reading →
Gorod hail from France, and their passion lies less with chanson and more with crushing metal. The band has been operating under the name Gorod since 2005, after spending several years as Gorgasm. Their trademark is technically demanding death metal, and that remains the driving force on their new album. “The Ember Gone” is the... Continue Reading →
Sometimes a band simply knows exactly what it wants to sound like. Airbourne are one of those bands. Since their early days, the Australians have stood for loud guitars, straight-ahead riffs, rock ’n’ roll attitude, and songs that feel like they were made to be played with the volume turned way up. With their self-titled... Continue Reading →
A few days ago, Mob Rules released Stories From the Verdant Vale, an album that turns out to be not quite as new as it might first appear. The songs originated from the sessions for the band’s 2025 album Rise of the Ruler and were originally included on the earbook edition. At the time, they were an exclusive... Continue Reading →
20 Buck Spin proudly announces the sophomore full-length album of Canadian Sci-fi Technical Deaththrashers Dissimulator, entitled Artifice Dissolves, set for release on October 2nd 2026.A first track, "Alloyed", is streaming here: https://youtu.be/vziIGhm0Te0?si=mVGRkuTE7lK26s45Vocalist / Guitarist Claude Leduc comments: “‘Alloyed’ is a philosophical musing about Günther Anders’ concept of Promethean shame - the idea that deep down... Continue Reading →
With her new single “Bring Me Silence,” released today via REVAMP Music / Warner Music, Floor Jansen returns to a more powerful, metal-influenced sound, ushering in a new chapter in her solo career. She also announces her new studio album, Hytress, set for release on January 15, 2027. You can watch the video for “Bring... Continue Reading →
Donate blood and receive an exclusive Wacken T-shirt: The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) and Wacken Open Air (W:O:A) are continuing their joint blood donation activity. On Saturday, August 22, the UKE and W:O:A invite you to “Blood Donation Day” on the UKE campus. As a special guest, the Heavy METALCHOR e.V. will perform a... Continue Reading →
German heavy metal torchbearers Mystic Prophecy have announced their brand-new studio album, In Metal, set for release on November 27, 2026, via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band, the album announcement arrives alongside the release of its first single, “Robots,” accompanied by an official... Continue Reading →
Behemoth are one of the major names in black metal, and with I, Scvlptor, Nergal and the band present a new release. This isn’t exactly a brand-new album, but there is still plenty here to enjoy. I, Scvlptor features eight tracks in total, consisting of seven studio recordings and one live performance. The title track opens the... Continue Reading →
It’s pretty self-evident that Ministry has never been a big fan of ‘Hair Mussolini’, especially now as he bombards the American people on a near daily basis with self-aggrandising AI slop. Al Jourgensen and co. therefore felt it necessary to give ‘Trumplethinskin’ a dose of his own medicine with a new single out today entitled... Continue Reading →
Hi! Spencer are an indie rock band from Osnabrück, Germany. The band is the brainchild of five friends who have known each other since their school days. With immernie, Hi! Spencer have released their new album, marking their fifth studio record. The quintet has packed eleven songs onto immernie, moving stylistically between rock, indie, and a few... Continue Reading →
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