My World of Music – est. 2013
The American rock band Survivor had its breakthrough with its third album, “Eye of the Tiger.” The band's rise to fame in the early '80s was fueled by the popularity of the pounding title track from the Rocky III movie. It was the peak for a band that also had to go through some struggles... Continue Reading →
The Oakland-based band Lionheart has an interesting approach to album titles. The Californian hardcore band transformed the “Welcome to the West Coast” EP into a trilogy, and another album that defines the sound of Lionheart is “Valley of Death.” We can also expect a next chapter here. Lionheart has finished work on “Valley of Death... Continue Reading →
It's impressive that the German fun metal band J.B.O. has been around since 1989. It's also a fact that their albums regularly enter the German charts, and that's not something that can be denied. So, there must be a very solid and established fanbase while J.B.O. belong to the bands you either love or ignore,... Continue Reading →
More than a couple of years ago, the Swedish metal band Bullet released their latest studio album. In 2018, the Växjö-based band turned "Dust into Gold," and there was basically radio silence afterwards. Although Växjö isn't part of a Swedish metropolis, it boasts a vibrant musical scene. For example, the city is the home of... Continue Reading →
Swiss metalcore group Paleface Swiss is one of the bands that is on an amazing surge. Founded in 2017, the Zurich-based quartet premiered in 2020 with an album called “Chapter 3: The Last Selection.” The band's third release, the 2025 album Cursed, was a push for increased awareness. After touring Europe, North America, and Australia,... Continue Reading →
Graz, Austria, is a vibrant city, but it has a dark side, too. It is the hometown of L.G., who started Ellende, a one-man project, in 2011. It was the self-titled longplayer that paved the way for Ellende, serving as a springboard for the band to sign a deal with AOP Records, together with “Todbringer”.... Continue Reading →
Wildhunt is a band coming from Austria. The band was founded in 2011 and released their debut album, entitled "Descending," in 2016. Since then, they have not released any new music, except for a single and a split release. Ten years after debuting, Wildhunt is returning with their second album. “Aletheia” will hit the shelves... Continue Reading →
Musically, CoreLeoni is the mean little brother of Gotthard. Founded by guitarist Leo Leoni in 2017, the band aims to revive the songs from Gotthard's first albums. CoreLeoni aims to maintain this vibe, while Gotthard has become a melodic rock powerhouse that attracts a mainstream audience. On July 3, 2025, Leo Leoni and his bandmates... Continue Reading →
Graham Bonnet is one of the legendary rock 'n' roll singers. He was in bands like Rainbow and Alcatrazz. Bonnet has also worked with guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker and has been part of several other projects and bands. The singer has released several solo albums under the moniker Graham Bonnet Band, and he is now... Continue Reading →
Canadian singer Rob Moratti is best known for his years with Saga. He was the band's frontman from 2008 to 2011, and he has also released several solo albums. With "Sovereign, " the Toronto-based vocalist unveils a new album featuring 11 songs. “Sovereign” is Moratti's sixth studio album and continues his musical journey. Rooted in... Continue Reading →
I can’t tell you the exact date Bygone was founded, but it must have been in 2022 or earlier. The Boston-based band released a demo that year, and after signing a contract with Svart Records, their debut album was ready to go. The band's first studio effort is titled “Bygone” and features seven songs. Compared... Continue Reading →
Phantom Corporation is a band that was founded in 2016. Although they are a relatively new band, the members are veterans of extreme metal. These five guys started unleashing raw metal in 2016 with the first EP, "First Commandment," and have roots in Dew-Scented, Eroded, BK 49, and Weak Aside. Their full-length studio debut followed... Continue Reading →
Mausoleum Gate was founded in 2008. After launching their debut album in 2014, they returned three years later with their second release, “Into a Dark Divinity.” Fans had to wait even longer for the third album, as it took eight years before being able to welcome “Space, Ritual and Magick.” Mausoleum Gate's artwork has always... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, a band doesn't need countless releases or decades in the rock scene to leave a footprint. MC5, a band consisting of five guys from Motor City, belongs to this group. Founded in 1964, MC5 was at the forefront of Detroit rock music and influenced many bands to this day. Their raw and powerful debut... Continue Reading →
The beginning of a new century also marked the start of a band that has released six albums to date. We're talking about Equilibrium. The Bavarian metal band is launching their newest studio effort, “Equinox,” which features 13 new tracks. Six years have passed since the release of "Renegades, " and although the band and... Continue Reading →
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