My World of Music – est. 2013
After the first single release, which was the title track, curiosity for Moonspell's new album was aroused. But step by step. The first time I ever listened to Moonspell was when the Portuguese opened for Tiamat in 1995. Impressed by the intensity of their music, the band's sound has stuck with me to this day,... Continue Reading →
Relatively soon after the release of 'How Do We Want To Live' it was apparent that Long Distance Calling would have to postpone the planned 'Seats & Sounds' tour one more time. It was however possible for the band to play a few live shows towards the end of summer 2020 before concerts became impossible... Continue Reading →
Alter Bridge and Slash and The Conspirators frontman Myles Kennedy announced a next solo album. 'The Ides of March' will see the light of day on May 14th and features eleven songs: Get AlongA Thousand WordsIn StrideThe Ides of MarchWake Me When It’s OverLove Rain DownTell It Like It IsMoonshotWanderlust BeginsSifting Through The FireWorried Mind... Continue Reading →
Hamburg-based Endseeker used the concert-free months to work on the successor of 'The Harvest'. The new longplayer 'Mount Carcass' will hit the shelves on April 16th and the band comments: "We took all the frustration and despair over the cancelled shows and the whole misery Covid has brought upon us all and forged it into... Continue Reading →
The name Siggi Schwarz is most probably not known to the broader public, but experts of refined guitar music should have heard the name at least once. The musician, who is based in Heidenheim an der Brenz, already has a significant number of solo releases to his credit. In addition, Schwarz also works with greats... Continue Reading →
Hamburg-based explosive rockers Blast Bomb have made good use of the Corona days and have been working on a new EP. 'Rock'n'Roll Junkie' is the promising title of this EP which will be available at the end of February. The title song is already unwrapped and can be enjoyed HERE. Blast Bomb, that stands for... Continue Reading →
The Almighty, Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders and his solo albums, Ricky Warwick has an impressive musical history which will be enriched by a new chapter this year. 'When Life Was Hard and Fast' is the new record that is going to be a highlight of the year for fans of hard rock. Fans had... Continue Reading →
After having released the stellar 'How Do We Want to Live?' longplayer in 2020 and after having played some small live shows during summer, Münster-based post-rock specialists Long Distance Calling unleash with 'Ghost' an EP that shows for a next time the entire musical potential of the quartet. Having found their own unique sound, the... Continue Reading →
The long awaited debut album of Wolfgang Van Halen is slowly taking shape. The artwork has now been revealed and a release date has also set. Mammoth WVH will release the first record on June 11th and the album will be released via EX1 Records / Explorer1 Music Group. With 'Distance' a first song was... Continue Reading →
Witherfall reveal with 'The River' a next song that's taken from the upcoming new album 'Curse of Autumn'. The longplayer will be available on March 5th and 'The River' is a very emotional loaded highlight in this record. The video and song have a very special and personal meaning: “’The River’ is a song about singer... Continue Reading →
At the end of last year Anneke van Giersbergen announced the release of her new solo album 'The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest', one of the most important and personal albums in Anneke’s career to date. An album inspired by heartbreak – not something Anneke ever anticipated writing. It will be released on February 26th, 2021. The third... Continue Reading →
Release day of the 'We Will Ride' album, forged by Inglorious. Additionally the band unveil a new video which is for 'Messiah'. The album review can be found HERE. Photo: Paul Harries
Virginia based crossover maniacs Enforced release their new track and visualizer video for 'Curtain Fire' today via Century Media Records. Watch the music video for the banger, which is off the band's forthcoming blistering new album and Century Media debut, 'Kill Grid', which will hit the record stores on March 12th, 2021 "Also known as 'the creeping barrage,' curtain... Continue Reading →
Wizard is one of those bands that have been on the scene for decades, have built up a loyal fan base and have never really made the big breakthrough. Eleven albums, however, demonstrate their passion for heavy metal and everything that goes with it. Founded in 1989, the guys had their first release in 1991... Continue Reading →
The artwork of the new 'Inglorious' album promises a lot of horsepower. The cover adorns 'We Will Ride' which is the title of the fourth Inglorious longplayer that reaches us these days from the UK, despite Brexit. There have been a lot of changes at Inglorious over the last years. With Danny Dela Cruz, Dan... Continue Reading →
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