My World of Music – est. 2013
The roots of BAT go back to 2008 when Municipal Waste guitarist Ryan Waste and former D.R.I. drummer Felix Griffin developed the idea of a project. What sparked this musical collaboration was a shared passion for bands like Discharge and Celtic Frost. The guys wanted to do something more straightforward and BAT was the outlet... Continue Reading →
If you define doom metal as slower paced metal that tends towards a snail's pace, you could call Pallbearer a doom metal band. However, I think that this is a little bit short-sighted, because the band has more to offer. The four-piece from Little Rock, Arkansas debuted in 2012 with "Sorrow and Extinction" and have... Continue Reading →
Having two of the same kind doesn't necessarily mean having double the fun. We've seen more than a few times over the last few decades that two versions of a band have tried to compete for the attention of the fans, and it hasn't always been successful. One moment that left its mark was when... Continue Reading →
Apocalyptica first attracted attention in 1996 when they released "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica by Four Chellos", a collection of cover versions of Metallica songs. With "One" the band today announced a third single, taken from "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2", which will be released on June 7th, 2024. It is a blistering rendition of the Metallica... Continue Reading →
Arjen Lucassen is one of the most iconic rock and metal musicians hailing from the Netherlands. He is a gifted songwriter and a great musician. On top of that, Lucassen is still a very down-to-earth person who loves music and provides joy for fans of well-crafted compositions. One of Lucassen’s projects is Ayreon, which you... Continue Reading →
Despite having started their metal endeavors in 2013, Gatecreeper has only released two full-lengths to date. Now, 3.5 years after the release of "Deserted", the Arizona-based band is back with a bang."Dark Superstition" is the title of the death metal powerhouse's third studio album, which features ten thrilling death metal anthems, and even though the... Continue Reading →
When it comes to the greater Innsbruck area in Austria, 'rock' doesn't just mean mountains and more. The capital of Tyrol also has a pretty solid rock and metal scene, with quite a few bands playing shows there. Local bands are also active and one of them is Insanity Alert. With furious alpine power the... Continue Reading →
German death metal squad Evoked will release a new EP with "Immoral Arts". The trio launched their first demo 10 years ago and presented a full-length debut in 2019 with "Ravenous Compulsion". "Immoral Arts" is now the next strike of this death metal force from North Rhine-Westphalia. The latest effort starts with the title track... Continue Reading →
I don't think anyone seriously thought that riffmaster Kerry King would retire and dedicate himself to gardening or similar hobbies. The guy has metal running through his veins and it was only a matter of time before we would hear some new blistering riffs from one of the pioneers of thrash metal. And then the... Continue Reading →
Power metal force Mystic Prophecy will embark ona tour in late 2024, including shows in Germany, Switzerland and The Netherlands. The band will also play on a few festivals this summer. 17 MAY 2024 Gelsenkirchen (DE) Rock Hard Festival06 JUN 2024 Sölvesborg (SE) Swedenrock Festival06 JUL 2024 Ballenstedt (DE) Rockharz Open Air15 OCT 2024 Cala... Continue Reading →
German metal queen Doro will play a lot of shows between May and december 2024 with the last show for the year taking place on Dec. 22nd, 2024 in Munich. here are the dates: 26 MAY 2024 Fulda (DE) Kultur Findet Stadt29 MAY 2024 Fritzlar (DE) Hessentage13 JUN 2024 Zamora (ES) Z! Live Festival20 JUN... Continue Reading →
This band might be interesting for fans of bands like Me And That Man, Wovenhand and others. Giant Crow is the name of a band from Hamburg, Germany. The guys have a musical passion for a fusion of rock, folk and post-punk. Their new album 'In the Cut' will be released in late summer this... Continue Reading →
Death metal pioneers Autopsy celebrate the 35-year anniversary of their legendary debut album "Severed Survival" this year. To mark the occasion, Peaceville will be re-issuing the album on Limited Edition Red/Black Gore Marble vinyl with two variations available; one featuring the original controversial "Hooks" cover artwork (Kent Mathieu) which was initially banned, and a version... Continue Reading →
"Fell Sorcery Abounds" is the debut album of Morgul Blade, which was released in 2021 and was a strong launch in the middle of the pandemic. These days the sophomore release "Heavy Metal Wraiths" will hit the shelves and it features a tracklist of ten songs. Basically, Morgul Blade stay true to their roots and... Continue Reading →
German melodic metal outfit Serious Black has a new record in the pipeline. "Rise Of Akhenaton" is the title of the band’s newest offering which will be released on September 27th, 2024 via AFM Records. With “Metalized” a first song has been revealed already and can be found HERE. Band mastermind Mario Lochert comments: "10... Continue Reading →
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