My World of Music – est. 2013
Quiet Riot, that‘s very much connected to the raspy vocals of Kevin DuBrow. Sadly the singer passed away in 2007 at the age of 52, but it‘s records like 'Metal Health‘ he enriched with his vocals, timeless Metal albums being still relevant today.. Quiet Riot in 2019 is another ballgame. Driven by the veterans Frankie... Continue Reading →
It was in 2018 when Paradise Lost guitarist Greg Mackintosh stopped with his side project Vallenfyre after eight successful years. What started as an outlet for grief and as tribute to his father, who passed away in 2009, slowly shifted towards a wider perspective with Mackintosh’s viewpoint on the current world. Having stopped with Vallenfyre... Continue Reading →
Sodom belongs to the Big 4 when it comes to German Thrash Metal and after returning to a quartet the firepower of "Knarrenheinz" becomes even stronger. Before starting the work process for the next longplayer Tom Angelripper and band mates unleash a new EP, which should help to bridge the waiting time. Three new songs,... Continue Reading →
The moment Avatarium unveiled the 'Moonhorse'-EP it was clear to metalheads that an important new player entered the fields of Rock. Since then the Swedish powerhouse is on a winning streak with three excellent longplayers being on their list of achievements. Two years after 'Hurricanes and Halos' hit the record stores it's with 'The Fire... Continue Reading →
Live shows are the essence of any band, being in contact with their fans and having a good time togteher. One of the pioneers of Southern Rock, Molly Hatchet, is one of the protagonists of countless tours and concerts. The band enjoys being on the road and their fan are happy with listening to well-crafted... Continue Reading →
As so often in life it’s about making choices. On a Sunday night with Devin Townsend playing in Tilburg and Eluveitie and Lacuna Coil having a stop at TivoliVredenburg it’s not easy to decide where to go to. After some weighting MHMB is present in Utrecht, witnessing a pretty diverse tour package that covers everything... Continue Reading →
Cyhra is the brainchild of singer Jake E and former In Flames guitarist Jesper Stromblad. The guys premiered in 2017 with ‘Letters to Myself’ and now return with the sophomore album ‘No Halos in Hell’. The new album is a very catchy one with songs being placed somewhere between Modern Metal and Melodic Metal. It... Continue Reading →
The Dark Element is one of these Frontiers Music - initiated bands that brings together singer and guitarist. In this case it's Anette Olzon (former Nightwish) and Finnish guitarist Jani Liimatainen that combined forces, resulting in a debut that hit the shelves in 2017. A continuation is now available. The sophomore album 'Songs the Night... Continue Reading →
The 'Black Butterfly' spreads its wings right before Christmas with Leaves' Eye unleashes their new EP, entitled 'Black Butterfly'. Four songs is what this release includes, symphonic tunes with a dark touch. The title track leads off things, a melodic metal songs that carries a lot of bombast. After having been part of the 'Sign... Continue Reading →
In case you're looking for an album that amplifies your autumn blues I can certainly recommend to listen to Esoteric's new longplayer. The UK-based Doom outfit celebrates again darkness and grief, this time on 'A Pyrrhic Existence', their seventh full-length album. 'A Pyrrhic Existence' ends an eight years break and almost as a compensation for... Continue Reading →
Ten years after having released their first single, Swedish Bombus unveil their next longplayer, which is already the fourth one for the guys from Gothenburg. 'Vulture Culture' is the title of this full-length release, an album that comprises of nine songs. Bombus doesn't seem solely add records to their discography, it's also that the guys... Continue Reading →
Meshiaak, hailing from Australia, unleashed their debut 'Alliance of Thieves' three years ago. Power- and Thrash Metal, that's what came together on the first album the Australian guys released. What slowed down of working on a next record is the fact that drummer Jon Dette stepped-out due to the long distance between Australia and his... Continue Reading →
Diabolic Night is the brainchild of guitarist, bassist and vocalist Heavy Steeler who started a solo project back in 2013. The so far countable results are an demo, ans EP and a single release entitled 'Infernal Power'. Time for Mr. Steeler to work on a full-length debut. 'Beyond the Realm' is this anticipated first longplayer,... Continue Reading →
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