My World of Music – est. 2013
Those of you who read MHMB more often will surely know that folk metal a la Korpiklaani is certainly not my favorite genre in rock and metal. But you have to step outside the box every now and then, and in this case that means going for 'Jylhä' while pressing the start button. And what... Continue Reading →
After having launched with 'Onwards Into Battle' a first song from their upcoming longplayer, death metal veterans Memoriam unleash a next trailer that provides context to the new album 'To The End'. Release date is March 26th. Karl Willetts states:"Onwards into Battle" is the opening track from the new album "To the End". A powerful introduction... Continue Reading →
Brian "Head" Welsh is certainly no stranger to modern metal, having been and still being with his lead guitar an integral part of Korn. During his absence from Korn, Welsh began working on several solo projects, including Love And Death. The guitarist launched the band in 2012 and released a debut album, 'Between Here &... Continue Reading →
Here is the statement from the label: "Korpiklaani and Nuclear Blast Records regret to inform you that due to a Covid-19 related shutdown of a manufacturer involved in the pressing of the Jylhä vinyl editions, the release of all vinyls has to be pushed back to March 12, 2021. The CD and digital album will still be released on February 5th, 2021!"... Continue Reading →
Death metal veterans Cannibal Corpse announce their next album ‘Violence Unimagined’ which will be available on April 16th, 2021. ‘Violence Unimagined’ features an eleven songs tracklist with a first single, 'Inhumane Harvest', that has been led off the leash. The video can be found HERE. "It really follows the path we've been going down for... Continue Reading →
Dark Zodiak come from the very south of Germany, close to the Swiss border. There, embedded in a picturesque landscape, you can find Eggingen. The small municipality has not only nature to offer but with Dark Zodiak also a metal forge under steam. The quintet started in 2011 and a first EP, 'Throwing Stones', followed... Continue Reading →
Not being on tour means more time to work on new song ideas. Holland's flagship rockers DeWolff made use of this option after the trio had to end their at the time ongoing 'Tascam Tapes' tour due to COVOID. After the first disappointment vanished, the decision of not sitting still and waiting ripened quickly. Pablo... Continue Reading →
Rock veterans Cheap Trick have announced a new album. It will be entitled 'In Another World' and will be available in stores from April 9th.With 'Light Up the Fire' Cheap Trick have already unleashed a track, a song that raises expectations for a great album. And here is the tracklist: Here Comes the SummerQuit Waking... Continue Reading →
That Todd La Torre is an excellent singer is known at the latest since he joined Queensrÿche. However, La Torre can not only rely on his powerful voice, but can also build on skills regarding guitar and drums. In a time when touring activities have come to a complete standstill, the frontman has decided to... Continue Reading →
Transatlantic are four experts in their craft from both sides of the Atlantic. There are Pete Trewaves and Roine Stolt, being homebased in Europe while Neal Morse and Mike Portnoy live in the US. The Atlantic Ocean and thousands of miles of distance can't stop the four guys from making music together and even a... Continue Reading →
Denmark's musical wrecking ball Baest reveal another death metal thrill with 'Necro Sapiens', the title track of their upcoming album. https://youtu.be/6S-n1Kw4HQU The full record will be released in March 5 via Century Media and the band comments: "Escaping the creeping death of covid-19, Baest decided to bring the audience along, to a cleansing real experience... Continue Reading →
Neige and Winterhalter, also known as Alcest, have released their latest studio album 'Spiritual Instinct' in 2019 and the tracklist includes with 'Protection' a song that the band is reinterpreting in 2021. The French duo launches the song as a soulful acoustic version, presenting a very soulful facet of Alcest and brings calm to the... Continue Reading →
Clockwork-tight drumming, a grooving bass and excellent guitar work, that's what Long Distance Calling stand for and all of this can be found on their newest song 'Black Shuck'. 'Black Shuck' is taken from the upcoming EP 'Ghost' which will be available on February 26th, 2021. Next to the stellar music the video stylewise connects... Continue Reading →
Hamburg's melodic metal band Tragedian release today their so far fourth album. Tragedian is the brainchild of Gabriel Palermo who started the band in 2002. Three albums have been released, shows have been played and after some line-up changes Tragedian is back in full force with 'Seven Dimensions'. Melodic power metal is what the guys... Continue Reading →
Poland's power metal formation Crystal Viper has been with us since 2003 and has delivered no less than eight longplayers as a proof of work. Crystal Viper that's the brainchild of Marta Gabriel. The singer and guitarist is the driving force of the quintet that heralds the new year with a new album. Their first... Continue Reading →
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