My World of Music – est. 2013
Portuguese label Alma Mater Records, run by Moonspell's Fernando Ribeiro, has just announced part #3 of their 'Underground Majesty'-series and will reissue no other than the groundbreaking third album "Clouds" by Swedish masters Tiamat! Originally released in 1992, this record expanded Tiamat’s musicality and atmosphere to greater heights, picking up their darkened Death and Black... Continue Reading →
Swedish heavy music giants IN FLAMES have never stopped moving forward during the more than 20 years they’ve been performing. Today is no different as they announce news of their second annual two-day festival, BORGHOLM BRINNER (Borgholm Is Burning), happening August 2nd and 3rd, 2019. The lineup is to be announced, but fans can expect another two-night performance with IN FLAMES headlining... Continue Reading →
Roine Stolt, known as the guitarist, singer, writer and at times band leader of the groups The Flower Kings, Transatlantic, Agents of Mercy, Kaipa DC, as well as from his work with prog icon Jon Anderson and the new super-group The Sea Within, has released ‘Manifest of an Alchemist’, his brand new studio album. Under... Continue Reading →
(8/10) If members of bands like Extol, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Sea + Air combine forces the result must be a heavy and complex beast. And as expected this combination is like experimental metal dynamite. The four musicians that started a collaboration with the moniker Azusa are Eleni Zafiriadou (v), Liam Wilson (b), Christer... Continue Reading →
(5/10) Virgin Steele is around since 35 years and to celebrate this anniversary David De Feis releases with his band a 5 discs comprising box that includes three new albums, plus the re-release of 'Hymns of Victory' and 'The Book of Burning'. Considering the pure amount of songs on this release makes an impression. Unfortunately... Continue Reading →
(9/10) Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen doesn't need to be introduced. The name is very well known in the fields of rock and metal with van Giersbergen celebrating big success with Dutch prog metal outfit The Gathering. After having left the band, van Giersbergen's career continued. Gentle Storm and Vuur are two band the singer... Continue Reading →
The Three Tremors is no less than Tim 'Ripper' Owens, metal siren Harry 'The Tyrant' Conklin and Sean 'The Hell Destroyer' Peck. Each of them is known as an excellent singer and frontman.The three guys teamed-up under the moniker The ThreeTremors and unveiled with 'Invaders of the Sky' a first appetizer of the upcoming album.... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Being ‘the kid of…’ can be advantage and burden at ones. Especially the kids of Iron Maiden musicians seem to be pretty active and there is almost no review that doesn’t link the youngsters to the famous father. Lauren Harris, daughter of Maiden bassist Steve Harris, is such an example and the same goes... Continue Reading →
(7/10) A bit more than a year ago, Ten released with 'Gothica' their latest album. It's a good one that showcased a band being back on track after having released the average "Isle De Muerta'. Beginning of November this year Gary Hughes and band mates return with their next strike, an album entitled ‘Illuminati’. Ten developed their... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Two and a half years ago Nordic Union all of a sudden appeared from nowhere and delivered a debut that was great. It clearly showed that the historic competition between Denmark and Sweden should stay history since a partnership obviously can lead to something by far greater. No less than Ronnie Atkins represents the... Continue Reading →
(*/10) Jean Beauvoir releases Vol. 2 of his 'Best of...' series. Some month ago the first chapter has been launched and now it's time for another 16 hard rock of the pen of Beauvoir. Both albums together provide a well-selected overview of Beauvoir's musical achievement - from balladesque AOR rockers like 'This is Our House'... Continue Reading →
(*/10) Swiss folk metaller Eluveitie released their sophomore album 'Slania' in 2008. The album was the springboard to growing success and a wider fanbase. The band worked hard and could harvest positive feedback from media and fans in return, leading towards a great career in metal.This year the album has its 10th anniversary and what is more... Continue Reading →
Great news for all desert rockers in the States: The first edition of DESERTFEST will be happening in the Spring of 2019 in New York City! Over the last years, Desertfest established itself as one of the best cult festivals the stoner, psychedelic, sludge, doom and heavy rock scene has to offer, taking place in... Continue Reading →
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