My World of Music – est. 2013
(8/10) Although legendary UK rockers Magnum have released already quite some live albums and compilations, the moment of a next live album is always a treat. It was the final show of Magnum’s ‘Road to Eternity’-tour that was recorded and acts as a base for this live record. Magnum played in total 42 shows on... Continue Reading →
SÓLSTAFIR European tour10 Mar 19 London (UK) Queen Elizabeth Hall11 Mar 19 Paris (FR) Cafe de la Danse12 Mar 19 Antwerpen (BE) Trix13 Mar 19 Utrecht (NL) Tivoli Cloud Nine14 Mar 19 Bochum (DE) Christuskirche15 Mar 19 Nuremburg (DE) Z-Bau16 Mar 19 Berlin (DE) Apostel-Paulus-Kirche17 Mar 19 Bremen (DE) Schlachthof18 Mar 19 Aschaffenburg (DE) Colos... Continue Reading →
Tunisian Myrath is one of the most successful oriental metal bands. The group is working on a next album that will be released in 2019 and a first appetizer’s available. Myrath merges power metal with oriental sounds and ‘Dance’ is a track that unites both influences in the typical Myrath fashion. Enjoy the song.
(8/10) Not to know is sometimes not a bad thing at all. So how is this related to Raven’s new live album? The metal pioneers have been on tour in Europe towards the end of 2017. After having gone through a tough time with the band’s longtime drummer Joe Hasselvander suffering from a heart attack... Continue Reading →
More information can be found on the The Metal Cruise VIII website.
Germany's most successful heavy metal band Powerwolf has just unleashed a brand new music video to the track 'Let There Be Night'! A stunning cover version by tour mates Kissin' Dynamite, taken from Powerwolf's Deluxe Edition of 'The Sacrament Of Sin', which features 10 exciting covers by metal acts such as Heaven Shall Burn, Epica,... Continue Reading →
Swedish doom metaller Candlemass unveiled a new song entitled 'The Omega Circle'. The track is part of the upcoming 'The Door to Doom', an album that features the return of Candlemass' first singer Johan Langquist. Tracklist: Splendor Demon MajestyUnder The OceanAstorolus - The Great OctopusBridge Of The BlindDeath´s WheelBlack TrinityHouse Of DoomThe Omega Circle
Phoenix-based thrash icons, Sacred Reich, are thrilled to announce the return of former drummer Dave McClain to their ranks, following his departure from Bay Area Metal outfit Machine Head last month after 23 years on the drum throne. Before joining Machine Head, McClain played drums for Sacread Reich for four years between 1991 and 1995. Sacred Reich's frontman and bassist, Phil Rind comments:... Continue Reading →
(8/10) I’m not sure how many of you heard of Fleddy Melculy earlier. The band is well-known in the Benelux and the moniker is already a hint that things aren’t be taken that seriously, at least when it comes to the lyrics. Fleddy Melculy started a few years ago and is the brainchild of De... Continue Reading →
Japanese metallers Anthem will release a greatest hits album entitled ‘Nucleus’. The longplayer is completely re-recorded and comes with English lyrics. A first song has been revealed. It’s ‘Black Empire’ and you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C96wh7l-2lw&feature=youtu.be Tracklist: 01.Immortal Blind02. Black Empire03.Overload04. Stranger05. Linkage06. Eternal Warrior07. Ghost In The Flame08. Venom Strike09. Awake Bonus Live... Continue Reading →
There were two industrial metal bands in the early ‘90s that went on endless rotation on my record player. One band was Ministry and their genre defining ‘Psalm 69’album and the other one was a band from Switzerland that challenged the frames of rock and metal – The Young Gods. Their 1992 release ‘T.V. Sky’... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Swiss-based Burning Witches debuted in 2017 via BW Records. The self-titled album was a wow moment. Eleven songs showed that there is the next generation of metal bands in Switzerland, following the legendary Krokus. Destruction's Schmier as well as VO Pulver, known from e.g. Gurd, were already involved in the production of the powerful premier,... Continue Reading →
(9/10) The announcement of a next The Neal Morse Band album is always an exciting moment. The combination of musical savvy and a sense for great melodies led to great records in the past and the new longplayer ‘The Great Adventure’ doesn’t take a different route. The 22 songs comprising album is an exquisite release... Continue Reading →
(6/10) Oh boy, this album is a real curveball and I'm not sure how many of you are familiar with Lovebites. In case you haven't heard of the band before the band name might make you think about a hard rock outfit. The moniker would fit perfect but it's actually misleading. Lovebites are into melodic... Continue Reading →
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