My World of Music – est. 2013
"Nocturnal Birding" is the new album from Author and Punisher. The project is the brainchild of Tristan Shone, who founded Author and Punisher in San Diego two decades ago. The first album, “The Painted Army”, was released in 2005, and the latest effort is the eighth studio album from this one-man band. Shone opens the... Continue Reading →
The album "Made in KuBa" is bound to draw some attention, and one might wonder if there is a spelling mistake in the title. However, KuBa is not Cuba, which means that the title is spelled correctly and is more of a wordplay. KuBa is the abbreviation for Kulturbahnhof, a legendary venue in Jena, Germany.... Continue Reading →
Michael Schenker is a renowned name in rock and metal. The guitarist started out early and was part of the Scorpions at the beginning of their career, before joining UFO. This experience launched an impressive career. Schenker has been and continues to be involved in many projects and leads various bands. One of these is... Continue Reading →
DOTAG stands for Dirkschneider and The Old Gang. Launched as a one-off charity project in 2020, DATOG continued songwriting after receiving some very positive reactions to their first single releases and EP. The one-off project has now evolved into a band set to launch its debut album, “Babylon”. The band members are renowned musicians: Udo... Continue Reading →
The German thrash metal band Darkness is one of the groups benefiting from the current thrash metal boom. Hailing from Essen, Germany, the band was among the first to contribute to the German thrash metal movement in the '80s. With three albums under their belt, the band received some notable attention. While Darkness couldn't close... Continue Reading →
Infest from Serbia has been delivering death-/thrash metal since 2002. The three-piece band has released six albums and, four years after revealing “Psychosis,” they are back with their latest effort."Ambassadors of Aggression" is a fitting title. The ten songs are filled with blasting power, starting with the massive opener, "Man-God." There's no time to slowly... Continue Reading →
Dave Hause, a singer and guitarist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is launching a new album called "…and the Mermaid." I haven't had House on my musical radar, although the latest effort is already his seventh solo album. Hause has a rich musical history, with roots in rock, punk, and metal. He later moved towards singer/songwriter songs,... Continue Reading →
Sondaschule was formed in 1999 and has become one of the most influential German ska punk bands. Sondaschule is the brainchild of founders Marc Böhle and Mirko Klautmann (the latter still being on board), and the debut album was the springboard for the guys, as it created some solid attention, which led to "Schön kaputt"... Continue Reading →
Last week it was Igorrr; this week, Revocation. The flow of releases from technically advanced extreme metal bands shows no sign of stopping. Revocation's latest effort is titled “New Gods, New Masters” and features nine new songs. Driven by Dave Davidson, the new album features complex songs that demand a lot from listeners, while simultaneously... Continue Reading →
The German metal band Sceptor was founded in southwestern Germany in 2009 and released a debut album called "Take Command!" in 2012. Apparently, there wasn’t enough command to maintain the band's career, as it ended in 2014. Five years later, Sceptor reunited and released a second album, “Rise of the Light.” However, with frontman Bob... Continue Reading →
"Portals" is the sixth album from the Icelandic rock band The Vintage Caravan. The band's name suggests that the trio is into 70s-inspired rock. A certain retro charm resonates with each of the band's records, and the newest effort is no exception. While The Vintage Caravan has classic rock roots, the band also adds a... Continue Reading →
In the early '90s, a Finnish band embarked on a journey through heavy metal, a trip that is still ongoing. We're talking about Amorphis, and the fact that the band has been around for 35 years isn't the only impressive thing about them. Their consistent line-up has allowed them to refine their musical vision and... Continue Reading →
The announcement of a new Paradox album is always an exciting moment, as the band has released several excellent metal records. It all started in 1987 when Paradox debuted with the stunning album "Product of Imagination." At the time, the band was sometimes considered the German equivalent of bands like Metallica, and their momentum continued... Continue Reading →
When it comes to heavy metal from Germany, Rage belongs to the real veterans. What started as Avenger in 1983 turned into Rage in 1986, and it was apparent from the release of their debut that Peavy and his bandmates had the potential for a long-term career. Rage is an extremely productive band, as evidenced... Continue Reading →
Punk has always been associated with a rebellious spirit and a nonconformist attitude. Punk rock has been the musical outlet for this mindset, and the movement has also had a strong political dimension. ZSK carries this mindset into the present, and their newest album, "Feuer & Papier," embodies it. The Berlin-based polit-punks' eighth record features... Continue Reading →
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