My World of Music – est. 2013
(7/10) Barcelona-based thrashers Crisix is a five-piece band, musicians with a passion Thrash Metal. To pay tribute to some of their 'inspirators' the guys recorded an album with cover songs, all Thrash Metal classics from overseas. It's the glorious '80's sound from Bay Area and US East-cost being interpreted by the guys from Catalonia. Testament,... Continue Reading →
(8/10) If former members of bands like Volbeat, Mnemic, Hatesphere, Illdisposed and Raunchy unit, you can be sure that their collaboration leads to a musical monster that's heavy and brutal. Blood Eagle is the brainchild of Franz Hellboss and Gabriel Eftemie who wanted to have an outlet for their passion for Death Metal. A first... Continue Reading →
'The Serpent Rings' is the title of Magnum's next longplayer. Release date is January 17th, 2020 and the album comes via Steamhammer/SPV. 'The Serpent Rings' also features a new bassplayer. No less then Dennis Ward handles the four-string, replacing Al Barrow who left Magnum due to practical reasons. Barrow lives in the US which made... Continue Reading →
The Mission announce tour dates for 2020. Wayne Hussey says: “Asking me to write about the anticipation of touring Europe whilst in the throes of a 12 week solo slog around the continent & British Isles is a bit like asking me to explain the taste of egg soufflé after being force-fed boiled eggs every day... Continue Reading →
(7/10) nówfrago is the brainchild of Swiss songwriter Matthias Gunsch who started the band together some musically like-minded guys a band that releases with ‘Now in Common’ an album that doesn’t really fit the demand metalheads. However, the guys wrote and recorded some interesting music that can be described as a twisted pop/rock sound combined... Continue Reading →
(*/10) This year in December it will be 4 years that legendary Lemmy Kilmister left this world. Lemmy belongs to the real iconic musicians this planet ever saw and although he's not with us anymore there's a lot of genre defining music he wrote, played and recorded in more than four decades with Motörhead. Two... Continue Reading →
(7/10) Michael Sweet is known as being the frontman of legendary Stryper, a band that got attention due to tossing bibles during live shows, being dressed in their bumblebee like yellow/black striped stage clothing. Next to the releases with Stryper Michael Sweet released solo albums too of which the newest one is entitled 'Ten'. It's,... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Pitfalls are usually nothing very positive, mostly they are even a threat. In case of Leprous 'Pitfalls' can lead to a positive effect. The Norwegian Prog Rock band entitled their newest album 'Pitfalls' and the guys work around those very well, since it's another great addition to the creative work. 'Pitfalls', that's Leprous' sixth... Continue Reading →
Herne-based Metal pioneers Rage announce a new studio album entitled 'Wings of Rage'. Planned release date is January 10th, 2020 and the longplayer will come via Steamhammer/SPV. And here comes the tracklist: TrueLet Them Rest in Peace Chasing The Twilight ZoneTomorrowWings Of RageShadow Over Deadland (The Twilight Transition) A Nameless GraveDon`t Let Me DownShine A... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Frontiers Music has some really intersting releases to offer in the month of October and here's another one. Wayward Sons' newest longplayer 'The truth Ain't What it Used to Be', a full-blooded Rock album, is the prefect fusion of Hard Rock, Blues and Classic Rock. The strongly grooving opener marks a perfect starting point.... Continue Reading →
Today some new bands have been added to the 2020 line-up of Rock Hard festival. Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, The Night Flight Orchestra, Atlantean Kodex and the might Heathen will play in Gelsenkirchen and there are 12 additional acts that still need toe announced. As every year the festival will take place during... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Deez Nuts are back with a next longplayer. 'You Got Me Fucked Up' is the title of this ten songs comprising record, number six in the band's discography. Deez Nuts' music is rooted in Hardcore although their sound reflects a much wider approach. Rap and Rock influences are a strong element of Deez Nuts... Continue Reading →
(9/10) Swedish Melodic Metal masters Eclipse reveal their new album 'Paradigm' mid October and it's a blast. Eleven excellently executed Melodic Metal anthems are a treat for everyones ears and the right soundtrack for swiping away the grayish autumn mood. As a prolongation of summer days 'Paradigm' shines bright. Erik Mårtensson, Eclipse founding member, has... Continue Reading →
It took them a while but now good news reaches Dool fans. Dutch Dark Rock shooting star Dool is working on the sophomore album with a planned release date in April 2020. Furthermore Dool announce some tour dates for spring 2020 and here are the ones for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Last but not least... Continue Reading →
(9/10) Black Metal pioneers Mayhem aren’t a band with a rich discography when it comes to quantity. Quality though was never compromised with five longplayers giving the band a legendary status. The guys are veterans in Black Metal and the awareness level of the band is really high. Mayhem plays Extreme Metal and with the... Continue Reading →
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