My World of Music – est. 2013
Ritual is a German band. Founded in 2005, they released three albums and a few singles before disbanding in 2012. Although the band members focused on different projects, their friendship remained. As with some other bands, live shows sparked renewed excitement, and this was the case with Ritual as well. Ten years after disbanding, the... Continue Reading →
The Rasmus was founded in 1994 when four kids started making music together. They released their debut album in 1996, but not many people outside of Finland took notice of the alternative rockers. Everything changed dramatically with the release of “Dead Letters,” and especially with the single “In the Shadows.” The song and album catapulted... Continue Reading →
Sweet Savage is a band with a long history. Founded in Belfast in 1979, they were part of the first generation of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM). Ray Haller and Vivian Campbell were the band's original members, and Haller is still part of Sweet Savage. The band went through different and sometimes... Continue Reading →
Year of the Goat, based in Norrköping, are back with a new album. "Trivia Goddess" is the title of their fourth album, following the 2019 release of "Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis." Thomas Eriksson and his bandmates have created another rocking milestone, this time with ten mystic songs. Their sound is rooted in 60s and 70s... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Hanover, Germany, Fargo is one of the pioneers of hard rock in Germany. The band formed in 1973 and released four albums before disbanding. A reunion took place in 2016, and the band's discography was expanded with the addition of two studio albums. With two founding members still on board—Peter Ladwig and Peter... Continue Reading →
The new album from Between the Buried and Me is titled “The Blue Nowhere.” It is the band's eleventh release and their first with InsideOut Music. No one expects catchy, easygoing music from the band, and indeed, “The Blue Nowhere” is also a challenging release. The band recorded songs that provide listeners with 71 minutes... Continue Reading →
The foundation of Daughtry dates back to 2006, when Chris Daughtry started the band and released the self-titled debut album. Daughtry was successful right away, achieving four-times platinum status in the US. In 2004, "Shock to the System (Part One)" hit the shelves, and it was only a matter of time before Part 2 was... Continue Reading →
The Houston, Texas-based metal band Helstar has returned with a new album. "The Devil's Masquerade" is the band's 11th studio album and once again brings together the driving forces of James Rivera (vocals) and Larry Barragan (guitars). The two founding members teamed up with Michael Lewis (drums), Garrick Smith (bass), and Alan DeLeon Jr. (guitars)... Continue Reading →
Arjen Lucassen is a renowned musician from the Netherlands. Born in The Hague, the multi-instrumentalist began his career in the band Bodine before achieving initial success with Vengeance. Although rooted in lighthearted hard rock, Lucassen's talent was evident, especially on the "Arabia" album. Since then, Lucassen has had an international career, delivering stunning music through... Continue Reading →
The Rods formed 45 years ago and are among the veterans of heavy metal from the US. The band was founded by David Feinstein, Ronnie James Dio's cousin, as well as Carl Canedy and Steven Starmer. Two of the founding members, Feinstein and Canedy, are still part of The Rods, along with drummer Freddy Villano.... Continue Reading →
Several bands have the name Hunger, but only one released an EP called "Ruler of the Wolves." The members of Hunger are Dizzy D., Jara Solís, Rudolf V., and Vick Rodríguez. For their EP, they also included Fabio Alessandrini on drums. Inspired by the sound of the '80s, Hunger fuses speed and power metal into... Continue Reading →
I first came across the Swedish metal band Eleine in 2022 when they supported Sonata Arctica on their acoustic tour. I recall a show that, despite being acoustic, was very powerful and full of energy. It was an impressive set that raised the bar for the main act. Eleine is now launching a new EP,... Continue Reading →
Walter Trout was always a familiar name to me, but I didn't start digging deeper into his music until a few years ago. The 2020 album "Ordinary Madness" fascinated me and was my introduction to the discography of the blues rock icon. These days, Trout is launching his latest effort, "Sign of the Times." It... Continue Reading →
German metal veterans Primal Fear launch the new album “Domination, ” a special release since the band overcame tough times to create it. The occurrence of lineup changes along the way is another factor to consider, and in this context, the start of a new era is marked by "Domination." You are probably aware of... Continue Reading →
Glenn Hughes is one of the greats in rock. The singer and bassist from Cannock, England, started out in the early 70s with a band called Trapeze, and he entered the spotlight when he joined Deep Purple in 1973. This brought a lot of attention to Hughes, which also benefited his first solo album, released... Continue Reading →
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