My World of Music – est. 2013
In Aphelion is quite new … and not. The band was founded in 2020 and released their debut album "Moribund" in 2022. A look at the line-up, however, reveals some names that are known from other bands. Sebastian Ramstedt, Johan Bergebäck, Tobias Christiansson and Marco Prij, they all have a longer track record in metal... Continue Reading →
Growing up in the Swabian countryside and not having much to do in the spare time, listening to music with some friends was a welcome distraction and there was no doubt that rock/metal was the chosen genre. While most kids listen to music and embrace their idols five classmates went one step further. They formed... Continue Reading →
Uprising is the solo project of Waldgeflüster's Winterherz. Ten years ago W. from Munich, Germany started Uprising and the latest effort is called "III". Except for the drums, W. plays all the instruments on "III", while it is Austin Lunn who provides a hard-hitting drum beat, and what makes this release an unusual one is... Continue Reading →
Unconventional but not unattractive, this is the latest musical effort from Highly Suspect. Formed in 2009, the band released their debut album, "Mister Asylum," in 2015 after having put out a few EPs. "As Above, So Below" is their fourth longplayer and it just hit the shelves. What comes out of the speakers is a... Continue Reading →
German power metal outfit Powerwolf was formed in 2004, and two decades later their latest album 'Wake Up the Wicked' hits the shelves. As you might expect, Powerwolf stick to their formula for success, which means that they haven't changed their typical signature sound. This also means that Powerwolf have created songs that can be... Continue Reading →
Swedish rock'n'roll enthusiasts seem to have been around for a long time. However, "Birthday" is 'only' their fourth longplayer and it is a very strong one. It is the pure joy of making music that radiates with every note played, and this may have something to do with the special situation in which this album... Continue Reading →
Longplayers featuring John Bush are always excellent ones, as the singer from Los Angeles, CA is one of the masters of his craft. Whether it's with Armored Saint or during his time with Anthrax, Bush has always delivered. With Category 7, Bush is part of a new project that is debuting these days and expectations... Continue Reading →
Ghost is one of the bands that has made one of the most impressive rises to the top. Starting out as a mysterious band, the outfit gradually revealed some of its secrets, including the fact that Ghost is the brainchild of Swedish vocalist Tobias Forge. Over time, Ghost has evolved from an arcane group into... Continue Reading →
‘South Of Heaven’, that is a well-resounding name in heavy metal as it is the title of the legendary fourth Slayer album. Next to that it will be also the name of a new open air festival that will start next summer in The Netherlands. South Of Heaven is a festival that will enrich the... Continue Reading →
Ending a six-year wait, British rock veterans Orange Goblin are releasing a new album with "Science, Not Fiction." It was in 2018 when the guys launched "The Wolf Bites Back" and after signing a deal with Peaceville Records, the four-piece from London has recorded ten new songs, creating the tracklist for the latest album. And... Continue Reading →
Unless you've been living under a rock for decades, the name Deep Purple is not new to you. The legendary band is one of the pioneers of rock music with a debut album that was released in 1968. Three years after the release of "Turning to Crime", the band returns with a longplayer called "=1"... Continue Reading →
Helmet is one of the pioneers of alternative metal/rock, and it was the release of "Betty" that brought the band to everyone's attention, after "Meantime" laid the foundation for the quartet's rise. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Betty", Helmet will embark on a European tour in late 2024 with several shows in Germany, one... Continue Reading →
Nuremberg-based metalcore band Immunity will release their new album "Dark Side of the Earth" on November 1, 2024. It will be the band's second album and will contain ten new songs. The album is a rather personal one when it comes to lyrics, as it deals with the struggles of frontman Dominik Maiser, who lost... Continue Reading →
It was 2018 when Servants To The Tide was founded, and it was their self-titled debut album that hit the scene in 2021. Three years after the release of the first longplayer, the German five-piece follows up with their second release. Just like the debut, the second release will also be released by No Remorse... Continue Reading →
Basel, Switzerland is the home base of a band called ColdCell. The five-piece band from the alpine country is currently releasing their fifth studio album "Age of Unreason", which is a furious one.ColdCell started with their debut album "Generation Abomination" in 2012, and since then they have released three more records, and have found with... Continue Reading →
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