My World of Music – est. 2013
Update 04.06.2020: The release date moved to June 19th, 2020 If there are crossover pioneers in metal it's Mordred from San Francisco, California. Belonging to the spearhead of bands that merged thrash metal with hiphop and funk, the guys released with 'Fools Game' an album that broke the chains of exciting genre limitation and opened... Continue Reading →
It wasn’t always multi-platinum sales and stadium gigs for Dokken. There was a first-phase and there were early days, and it is those bold first steps to stardom which are celebrated comprehensively on Dokken’s The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 album, out on August 28th 2020 through Silver Lining Music. Featuring spectacular sleeve art by renowned US artist Tokyo Hiro (Motörhead,... Continue Reading →
Right now we actually should line-up at the entrance to Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen for kicking off this years edition of the Rock Hard festival. As we all know, this will not happen in 2020. To give a bit of a RHF feeling the Rock Hard team created a playlist on Spotify with bands that would have... Continue Reading →
Today we will dig our way into the underground of German heavy metal and discover a band from Speyer that was previously undiscovered by me - Entorx. The guys started the band in 2009 and a first tangible result could be reported in 2011. 'Theta Waves' is the name of the first release, an EP.... Continue Reading →
The first time my attention was directed towards Anchillotti was when the band performed at the Heavy Metal Maniacs festival 2015 in The Netherlands. With their traditional heavy metal the four Italians knew how to impress the audience. At that time the guys had just released their debut 'The Chain Goes On' and everything still... Continue Reading →
The witches still gather, even in times like that: And without the possibility to enjoy 'real' concerts, Burning Witches take the concert experiences like many other bands these days to the next level: This Friday, May 29th, the Swiss heavy metal heroines invite to their "Corona Live Acoustic Jam From The Studio". Alongside wonderful guests... Continue Reading →
German sound architects Long Distance Calling have announced their new album for the end of June (June 26th via Inside Out Music). 'How Do You Want to Live?' is the meaningful title of a longplayer that seamlessly ties in with the past highlights from Long Distance Calling.With 'Hazard' and 'Voices' two new tracks have already... Continue Reading →
All in all we can conclude that FM is releasing with 'Synchronized' another good longplayer that is going to make melodic rock fans feel happy. Smooth melodies, a cool groove and catchy hooks are the foundation for an album that is easy to listen to. A summertime soundtrack that comes right in time.
This week, Brazilian heavyweight Sepultura welcome a guest to be part of their weekly "SepulQuarta" session:Faith No More's Billy Gould will join Sepultura's Paulo Xisto for a live Q&A with their fans! Join the band this Wednesday at 4PM Brazilian official time (Noon PST and 9PM CET) here: https://www.sepultura.com.br/sepulquarta Next to this digital get-together starting at 4.15 PM... Continue Reading →
Frost* in May, but no worries, it is not a climatic phenomena. Frost*, the band, releases with 'Others' a new EP which is actually not that new. Jem Godfrey and his band mates have recorded six tracks, which are left overs from their 'Falling Satellites' session. Initially, the 2016 released album was planned as a... Continue Reading →
The German prog rockers from Subsignal are releasing their first live album 'A Song for the Homeless - Live in Rüsselsheim 2019' these days. The album is based on a concert the band played on March 28, 2019 in Rüsselsheim, Germany. After six studio albums, Arno Menses, Markus Steffen, Ralf Schwager, Markus Maichel and Dirk... Continue Reading →
Mike Lepond and his enthusiastic band mates show once again how well done and powerful heavy metal should sound. Without losing the basic structures, LePond gives this album so many twists and turns that you want to press the start button again.
That Swedes can compose and play doom metal is nothing new. After all, it was Candlemass who released with 'Nightfall' a reference album which is still the benchmark for every doom metal band today. Piece by piece it is now their Swedish compatriots from Sorcerer who are getting closer to this milestone album. Sorcerer is... Continue Reading →
'4 Songs Live' is a lively release that spreads joy through great music, emotions and feeling. Elegant melodies and sensitive vocals make the album a relaxing journey through worlds of sound. '4 Songs Live' is a soundtrack that helps to slow down in hectic times.
Metal icons Soulfly are proud to announce and release their 'Live Ritual NYC MMXIX' digital EP. In celebration, the band has offered the fans a live video for the track 'The Summoning' which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/ix9Ny1YgpO0 Vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera comments, "New York is a mesmerizing city; the city that never sleeps! I always look forward to playing in NY. The Gramercy is a great... Continue Reading →
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