My World of Music – est. 2013
Holding a new H-Blockx album in your hands is something I once would have looked at with real doubt. After releasing “HBLX” in 2012, the band seemed to slip into radio silence. There were a few shows here and there, but not much activity showed up on the rock ‘n’ roll seismograph. Things slowly began... Continue Reading →
The Sheepdogs are a band from Saskatoon, a city in the heart of Canada. Formed in the early 2000s, the band established themselves as a solid rock force, with albums entering the Canadian charts. Their 2018 record, “Changing Colours” even climbed to number two in the charts. The Sheepdogs are not that well known in... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Final Gasp are a relatively new band. Their debut album, “Mourning Moon” was released in 2023, and now the band is following it up with their second album. “New Day Symptoms” builds on what we heard in 2023, while also showcasing the band's progression. This five-piece band plays dark music that... Continue Reading →
Paul Gilbert is widely regarded as one of rock’s most accomplished and versatile guitarists. He first rose to prominence as a member of Racer X, including their genre-defining album “Street Lethal”, and later became a key creative force in Mr. Big. His résumé also includes participation in the celebrated G3 project. Alongside these high-profile collaborations,... Continue Reading →
Guitarist Joel Hoekstra is widely recognized for his work with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, as well as for collaborations with Whitesnake and Revolution Saints. Beyond these high-profile projects, Hoekstra has also established a formidable solo career under the banner Joel Hoekstra’s 13. The project’s debut album, “Dying to Live”, was released in 2015. The latest studio effort,... Continue Reading →
The horror theme unites Rob Zombie's creative projects. The musician and filmmaker has a passion for scary and creepy storylines, which form the basis of his movies and provide the lyrical inspiration for his studio albums. This time, it's another musical journey through the world of horror. The provocative title of Zombie’s newest release is... Continue Reading →
Black Swan was formed in 2019 and features an impressive line-up. Reb Beach, Robin McAuley, Jeff Pilson and Matt Starr are the musicians who found a new musical outlet with Black Swan. "Shake the World", the band's successful debut album released in 2020, was the starting point for Black Swan, and we can already welcome... Continue Reading →
Necrofier is a band from Houston, Texas. Founded in 2018, the outfit has already released two albums, with the third effort leaving the realm of darkness this February. The new album is called “Transcend Into Oblivion”, and it marks the next step for the band. “Transcend Into Oblivion” is the first album to be released... Continue Reading →
"L.I.F.T." is the title of the new Neal Morse Band album, and creating this record was no easy undertaking. This was due to the fact that drummer Mike Portnoy had rejoined Dream Theater. Suddenly, the iconic drummer's schedule was rather full, but there was an unexpected gap which the NMB used to start working on... Continue Reading →
Founded in 2011, Cryptic Shift may not yet be widely known beyond the underground scene. This could change with the release of their second studio album, “Overspace & Supertime”. Hailing from Leeds, England, the four-piece first gained recognition with their debut album, “Visitations from Enceladus”, released in 2020. This album caught the attention of Metal... Continue Reading →
Sylosis recently played a show at Gruenspan in Hamburg. The concert took place on January 17, when the band delivered a powerful set that already included songs from their upcoming album “The New Flesh”. Although the album’s official release was still four weeks away, Sylosis used the opportunity to build anticipation by performing three singles... Continue Reading →
A consistently reliable source of top-tier rock music is Michael Monroe. Born in Helsinki, the charismatic frontman first gained widespread attention when he joined the legendary Hanoi Rocks in 1980. Alongside his band work, Monroe also launched a solo career, releasing his debut album “Peace of Mind” in 1996. Thirty years later, Monroe returns with... Continue Reading →
Many people suffer from aerophobia, even though they feel perfectly safe travelling by car. Now, "Red Asphalt" might change that perception. Exhumed's eleventh studio album makes it abundantly clear that life on the road can end in disaster just as easily. After previously guiding listeners through various fields of horror, the splatter kings from San... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Sweden, Clawfinger are widely regarded as one of the true greats of 1990s crossover. Their first two albums, in particular, were milestone releases that left a lasting mark on the entire genre. However, as the new millennium began, interest in the band gradually faded, eventually leading to their break-up in 2013. However, it... Continue Reading →
Templar is a new band. The Stockholm-based quartet was founded in 2020 and released a first demo called "Black Knight" in 2023. This demo caught the attention of Jawbreaker Records. Templar's first EP came via the label and now the debut album "Conquering Swords" is set to hit the shelves in February. Templar is Isak,... Continue Reading →
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