My World of Music – est. 2013
Here comes an exciting debut album that reaches us from Berlin, Germany. Sijjin started two years ago and kicking-off a new band right before a pandemic might challenging. If so, it can’t be experienced while listening to the debut ‘Sumerian Promises’, a savage blend of blackened death-/thrash metal. The Basque/German collaboration starts with ‘Daemon Blessex’... Continue Reading →
NorthTale is the brainchild of Brazilian/American guitarist Bill Hudson. Some of you might be familiar with the name of Hudson from his work with U.D.O., Jon Oliva’s Pain and others. Next to the collaboration with these well-known bands the guitarist always had a passion for melodic power metal, and it was in 2017, when he... Continue Reading →
‘The Humming Mountain’ is the new mini album delivered by Gaahls Wyrd. The Norwegian Grammy (Spellemannprisen)-winning band recorded five songs that lead to a 30-minute running time. The reason for releasing a mini album is because Gaahl wanted to provide more music to fans than what a usual EP delivers. Secondly, the concept of ‘The... Continue Reading →
Omnium Gatherum is one of the bands I have on my metal radar since quite a while and often the band moves into the shadows of other bands and releases, at least at my end. A new longplayer from the Finns always creates a reaction like, “Oh yeah. Omnium Gatherum, should listen to the band... Continue Reading →
Progressive rock and artrock, that is a genre that is closely connected to the name of Alan Parsons and the Alan Parsons Project. For me, the project has a special meaning since ‘I Robot’ was one of my very first vinyls that I bought from the limited pocket money back in the days. Regardless is... Continue Reading →
Finnish metal icons Amorphis announced a new album. 'Halo' will hit the shelves on February 11th, 2022 and is studio album number 14. The longplayer comes via Atomic Fire Records and features an eleven song tracklist. NorthwardsOn The Dark WatersThe MoonWindmaneA New LandWhen The Gods CameSeven Roads Come TogetherWarHaloThe WolfMy Name Is Night
February 11th, 2022 – that is the release date of Cult Of Luna’s new album ‘The Long Road North’. "The long road north is a long road home. A direction dictated by a call that penetrates rock and echoes through the forest," states vocalist/guitarist Johannes Persson. "It flows over every lake, accelerated by the wind.... Continue Reading →
Zakk Wylde unleashs with ‘End of Day’ a new song from the upcoming Black Label Society album ‘Doom Crew Inc.’. Release date for the new album is November 26th, and the record comes via Spinefarm. ‘End of Day’ is not only a great song from Black Label Society. You also should not miss the video,... Continue Reading →
Damian Wilson doesn’t need to prove that he is a great singer. Fans of rock and metal music know the British singer from his time with bands like Threshold. Headspace is another band the singer enriches with his great voice and with Maiden United, Wilson shows his passion for straight-forward metal. Next to all these... Continue Reading →
Not sure how safe the streets of Malmö are these days but it’s mostly not a lethal experience. ‘Street Lethal’ though is the title of a quintet, Crazy Lixx, that comes from the city in south-west Sweden and the only weapons the guys are using are hooks, melodies, and riffs. On their new album, Crazy... Continue Reading →
The new album of Stepfather Fred is certainly a serious candidate for the award 'longest album title of the year'. 'Like The Sea - Constantly Moving, Constantly Drowning', that's the name the four guys use for presenting their sixth album to the public.Musically, not much has changed with Stepfather Fred. Heavy alternative rock is still... Continue Reading →
Stockholm meets Oakland, at least looking on the touring package that will roll over Europe in late summer / early autumn 2022. Metal vikings Amon Amarth and thrash metal icons Machine Head will embark on the 'Vikings and Lionhearts Tour 2022' with stops in many European countries. Some tour/concerts might be cancelled or postponed due... Continue Reading →
'The Acoustic Verses' is a min tour of Norwegian prog heroes Green Carnation. It's a seven concerts tour that is planned to take place in February 2022. Note: Some tour/concerts might be cancelled or postponed due to the current pandemic. For latest information, please check the websites of venues, bands and promoters.
The Three Tremors featuring Tim 'Ripper' Owens (ex Judas Priest, KK's Priest) Harry 'The Tyrant' Conklin (Jag Panzer) and Sean 'The Hell Destroyer' Peck (Cage, Denner/Shermann, Death Dealer) will release with 'Guardians of the Void' a new album that is scheduled for December 3rd. The album comes via Steel Cartel and with 'Bone Breaker' a... Continue Reading →
The title of the upcoming Saxon longplayer couldn't have been chosen better, considering the times we are in since a few months. 'Carpe Diem', that's the name of Saxon's 23rd album which contains ten new songs. The album will be released on February 4th, 2022 and comes through Silver Lining Music. The title track has... Continue Reading →
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