My World of Music – est. 2013
Hardly any other duo has left such a lasting mark on metalcore as singer Howard Jones and guitarist and producer Adam Dutkiewicz. Ever since the announcement of their joint project, Burn Eternal, anticipation has been building for the musical reunion of these two scene legends. It’s now official: Burn Eternal’s self-titled debut album will be... Continue Reading →
Right after celebrating his upcoming Latin American shows with his latest single “2 Rebeldes (Spanish Vocal)”, the enigmatic guitar legend and Japanese pop culture phenomenon Marty Friedman finally announces his return to European and UK stages in April 2027. Soon, a 12-year absence will finally be over, when Marty makes his long-awaited return in peak... Continue Reading →
Dianne releases new single “Hysteria” feat. members of Epica, Ayreon and ex-Wintersun. “Hysteria” blends classic symphonic, operatic metal like early Nightwish with modern production: staccato choirs, intricate orchestrations, a lightning-fast chorus and headbanging drive all the way through. It is a song about the struggle of ambition versus madness, the unseen weight of chasing a... Continue Reading →
Devin Townsend has been hard to miss lately. Not long ago, he released The Moth, his latest studio album, and he was on the road for a solo tour that brought him to Hamburg’s Markthalle, among other stops. Now The Moth (The War) adds another chapter, documenting an ambitious live performance from one of Canada’s... Continue Reading →
After Rush successfully returned to the stage this summer with the North and Central American leg of their “Fifty Something” tour, the next chapter in the band’s remarkable career is now set to begin. From May 21 to 30, 2027, Rush will play five concerts at SPHERE Las Vegas, joining an exclusive circle of artists... Continue Reading →
Does this album belong on MHMB? Somehow, yes. Even if riff enthusiasts might not find much here to sink their teeth into, Gísli Gunnarsson offers something that deserves attention. The Icelandic composer and multi-instrumentalist brings together modern classical music, post-rock and ambient, turning these elements into an intense musical journey. In 2025, Gunnarsson released Úr... Continue Reading →
When it comes to bands like Motörhead, with their decades-long and remarkable history in rock and metal, everyone has what you could call an entry-point album. It's the record that blew you away and sparked an unbreakable connection with a band and its music. In my case, I'm part of the Ace of Spades generation.... Continue Reading →
To celebrate 35 years of their career, Moonspell are going further than ever with the launch of the first edition of Moonfest, a new festival celebrating not only this milestone in the band's history, but also the spirit of Heavy Metal, its diversity and its longevity. The announcement follows the confirmation of the band's 40-date... Continue Reading →
Sweden's Valley have released a new EP titled Sky Burial, which is available as of today. The band, featuring Joakim Stefanides on guitars, Erik Sirelius on bass, Daniel Pettersson on drums, and Erik Svallingson on synthesizers and percussion, have composed and recorded four tracks for this release. On Sky Burial, Valley blend post-rock elements with... Continue Reading →
Christian Müller, Nils Langbehn, and Christian Herzog. That’s Shakhtyor, a three-piece from Hamburg in northern Germany. But who exactly are these guys, and what do they bring to the table? The band has been around since 2009, releasing their self-titled debut in 2012. Shakhtyor have never been the type to flood the market with new... Continue Reading →
One of the key hardcore and groove metal bands to emerge from New York City, Prong made quite an impact throughout the '90s. By the end of the decade, however, the band had called it quits, only for Tommy Victor to bring Prong back to life in 2002. The second chapter of Prong's career has... Continue Reading →
The Power of 3, the powerhouse trio featuring acclaimed singer-guitarist Orianthi, drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, and bassist Rhonda Smith, are pleased to release their new single “Taxi,” featuring a previously unreleased guitar riff from Jimi Hendrix. The single is taken from their highly anticipated self-titled debut album released Friday January 29, 2027 and you can... Continue Reading →
Since 2015, Konvent have been devoted to doom metal, delivering it with plenty of weight and conviction while folding in death-metal growls and atmospheric black-metal elements. Right from their debut, the four-piece made it clear that extreme metal was more than just a passing interest. That commitment remains intact today. With Firesky, the Danish band... Continue Reading →
Following the recent announcement that her new album, Mute Swan Empire, will be released on February 5, 2027, Dutch artist Charotte Wessels is sharing the album’s first track today: “Incubus.” Together with her band The Obsession, Charlotte has created a character-driven concept album in which each of the 15 tracks embodies a specific human pattern... Continue Reading →
Speed metal band Knife delves deeper into their upcoming third album with another single. The de facto title track, “Nightmare,” is the opener for Into Your Nightmare, which will be released on December 18, 2026, via Napalm Records. Building up slowly and atmospherically, it explodes into a raw speed metal assault that drags you bitterly... Continue Reading →
