My World of Music – est. 2013
Formed in 2005, Bleed From Within hail from Glasgow, Scotland. The band have released six full- length albums, and their latest effort, "Zenith," is waiting impatiently in the starting blocks. The five-piece started out as a metalcore outfit, and that foundation remains to this day. However, the band have evolved their style and added some... Continue Reading →
Benediction stand for oldschool death metal from Birmingham, UK, and with "Ravage of Empires" the quintet has a new album in the starting blocks. Four years after the release of their brilliant "Scriptures" album, the guys have recorded eleven blasting death metal songs. Although they never officially disbanded, Benediction took twelve years to release "Scriptures"... Continue Reading →
Formed in 2008, W.E.T. can be described as a supergroup. Well, at least the three driving forces are well-established musicians. Jeff Scott Soto, Erik Mårtensson and Robert Säll started W.E.T. and it might be the case that in the beginning it was more of a project of passionate melodic metal musicians. The story of W.E.T.... Continue Reading →
The Rasmus launched a new song called “Creatures of Chaos” which you can enjoy here: https://youtu.be/uY4vweIBFcY?si=twIhwz2uMgYwhQe4 At its core, “Creatures of Chaos” is an anthem for outsiders, a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong. “‘Creatures of Chaos’ is a global invitation to all misfits and anyone out there who’s... Continue Reading →
Industrial metal veterans Ministry announced some shows this summer, including Hamburg, Germany. It will be on August 1st, 2025 when Al Jourgensen and bandmates will play a show at Markthalle. Support will be Light Of Eternity and pre-sale started already.
Major League Baseball's Opening Day is today and the new season starts. But when two of New York's most influential hardcore metal bands are on a co-headlining tour, it is more important to head to Hamburg's Markthalle than to hope for home runs in front of the TV. Biohazard and Life Of Agony are currently... Continue Reading →
Smith/Kotzen is the collaboration of two guitarists who share a passion for hard rock. Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith are both well known and respected guitarists. Kotzen began releasing solo albums at a time when shred guitarists had their heyday. In addition to more than 20 solo albums, Kotzen has also worked with numerous bands... Continue Reading →
Dutch metal force Graceless launched with “Sanctified Slaughter” a new song. It is the lead single for the upcoming album “Icons of Ruin” which will be released on May 30st, 2025 via Listenable Records. Tracklist: God Shines in Absence Sanctified Slaughter Lash Me to My Painful Death Night Of the Slain Hardening Of the Heart ... Continue Reading →
Serpent Rider is releasing an album this spring called "The Ichor of Chimaera." The band began in 2015, and after a start in Los Angeles, California, the five-piece moved to Seattle, Washington. Two split releases brought the guys to the attention of No Remorse Records, the Greek label known for a pretty exciting portfolio of... Continue Reading →
US metal band Pop Evil will release a new album called "What Remains". The five-piece from Michigan formed in 2001 and have had some success, especially in their home country. "Up" went straight to the US charts, while the last releases couldn't follow the success of the earlier albums, and it could be that "What... Continue Reading →
"The Program" is the title of the third album from Canadian rock enthusiasts BRKN Love. Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, the band is the brainchild of singer and guitarist Justin Benlolo, who founded the group in 2018. After signing with Spinefarm Records, BRKN Love released a debut album in 2020, followed by the sophomore effort "Black... Continue Reading →
There is a lot of side activity going on in the Deep Purple camp. Simon McBride's new album is out and now keyboard virtuoso Don Airey is launching a new longplayer too. "Pushed to the Edge" is the title of Don Airey's new effort and let's just shout it out. It is an electrifying classic... Continue Reading →
Bloodywood is one of the most intriguing bands in contemporary metal. The band has become one of the most important metal acts from India, a career that wasn't so obvious in the beginning. Bloodywood started in 2016 as a cover and parody band. It was their YouTube channel that first brought some attention, and slowly... Continue Reading →
"Helldorado" is the next chapter of a very interesting band. SpiritWorld is the name of the band founded by Stu Folsom, the inventor of death western metal. With two albums, SpiritWorld has accomplished a musical fusion that is as unusual as it is exciting for the listener. Like the previous two releases, "Helldorado" offers a... Continue Reading →
Zakk Wylde is a busy man these days. Having just finished a tour with Pantera, the guitar wizard from New Jersey started another tour, this time with Zakk Sabbath. The guitarist has a great passion for the early works of the metal legends from Birmingham and his years as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist underline this fascination.... Continue Reading →
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