My World of Music – est. 2013
"Before We All Die”, Clawfingers first studio album in 18 years, arrives February 20, 2026 on Perception. Loud, furious, darkly humorous and brutally honest, it's everything you forgot you needed — and exactly what you'd expect from a band that never cared much for subtlety. “This isn’t about finding peace,” singer Zak Tell says. “It’s about telling... Continue Reading →
"Fires on the Mountainside" is the second album from American metal band Fer De Lance. The band first gained attention in 2022 with the release of their debut album, “The Hyperborean” . In 2025, the band built on the buzz around their debut album and shipped “Fires on the Mountainside” to record stores. The four-piece... Continue Reading →
Today the band released their new single “In The Airwaves”. Listen to it here: https://youtu.be/qhZYvpydl9A?si=scdZDq0ADHV8w83W Avatar comment: "Avatar is defined by the challenges we put in front of ourselves. We always push for more and look for new angles. In this ever ongoing pursuit for the next great thing, we return to one of the... Continue Reading →
20 Buck Spin proudly announces the debut full-length of Pittsburgh’s Ritual Mass, entitled "Cascading Misery", set for release on September 5th 2025 on all formats. "Cascading Misery" is more than a collection of songs, it’s a series of calculated assaults on the virtue of the holy. Evolving beyond earlier EP and demo releases, the album... Continue Reading →
Ashes Of Ares was founded in Newburgh, New York in 2012 by two well-known musicians. Former Iced Earth singer Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales (also formerly of Iced Earth) started the band, which released a self-titled debut album in 2013. Following “Wall of Souls” and “Emperors and Fools”, the band launched two more records, and... Continue Reading →
Brooklyn hardcore legends Biohazard are pleased to announce “Divided We Fall”, their first studio album in over a decade, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. The album, which reunites the original line-up, is a brilliant statement of unity in chaos. To celebrate the announcement, Biohazard have released the new single “F**k the System”. Billy Graziadei (vocals/guitar)... Continue Reading →
With “Trouble Coming”, released on July 17 via earMUSIC / Verycords, French rock singer and songwriter Laura Cox shows a calmer, more reflective side. Known for her energetic guitar riffs and explosive stage presence, Cox deliberately toned things down here - instead letting atmosphere, restraint and emotional depth do the talking. Carried by a hypnotic,... Continue Reading →
On September 19, 2025, TRON: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), full of new original music by Nine Inch Nals, will be released via Interscope Records. Composed for the third part of the groundbreaking TRON film franchise, TRON: Ares is one of the most impressive Nine Inch Nails albums ever - a menacingly vibrant work full... Continue Reading →
German Thrash Metal institution Paradox has premiered a first song from the upcoming new album "Mysterium", set for release on September 26th 2025 via High Roller Records. A lyric video for the track "Kholat" is available here: https://youtu.be/5BdgZMnOBNk?si=2Wt7XYMrtc4lA6mV "Mysterium" is the ninth studio album by Paradox and marks a special milestone in the band’s 44-year history,... Continue Reading →
Sweden's Viking metal titans Amon Amarth are pleased to release their new single, "We Rule The Waves," and its accompanying video. With "We Rule The Waves," Amon Amarth returns with its first new song in years and unleashes a war cry worthy of the gods - an unstoppable surge of galloping riffs, wave splitting melodies,... Continue Reading →
Swiss heavy metal act Burning Witches have shared a new track taken from their forthcoming studio album, entitled Inquisition, which is slated for release on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records! Following the previously released album title track, this second single brings a powerful mix of classic heavy metal riffs and hard rock grooves to... Continue Reading →
Founded in 2005, Five Finger Death Punch (FFDP) are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. With nine studio albums under their belt, the multi-platinum Las Vegas metallers are among the most commercially successful bands of the 2000s. To pay tribute to such a long period of musical success, FFDP has decided to launch a compilation... Continue Reading →
It took Motorjesus a little longer than expected to get started on their newest album, “Streets of Fire”, which faced a delayed release due to technical production issues. Originally scheduled for release in June, the album is now hitting the shelves in July, and it seems that it was worth the wait. With the tank... Continue Reading →
Even after more than twenty years together, rockers Alter Bridge show no signs of fatigue. Celebrated by critics and fans for their catchy riffs, dueling guitar attacks and infectious vocal melodies, the quartet consisting of frontman Myles Kennedy, guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips are set to continue the trend with... Continue Reading →
Starlit Pyre is a relatively new band. The French five-piece band was founded in 2024 and released their first EP. Titled "Veins of Sulfur", this four-track release sees the band draw inspiration from both Gothenburg. Starlit Pyre are clearly inspired by the melodic death metal that originated in the second largest city in Sweden. Bands... Continue Reading →
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