My World of Music – est. 2013
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Lamb Of God grew to become one of the most influential bands in modern metal. Their fusion of thrash metal, metalcore and groove metal is unique and easily identifiable. Another important aspect of Lamb Of God’s musical identity is the vocals of Randy Blythe, and the band's stable line-up has also... Continue Reading →
Prong has released several live albums, with “Live and Uncleansed” being the latest. This most recent live album was recorded in 2025 during the band's European tour celebrating the 31st anniversary of their iconic album, "Cleansing."Prong performed a 28-song set at their headliner shows, and the live album features 11 of those songs, along with... Continue Reading →
Temple of Void hail from Detroit, a city with a storied and influential musical legacy. Formed in 2013, the band have released four full-length albums to date. With “The Crawl”, their fifth longplayer, Temple of Void add another powerful chapter to their musical journey. Known primarily for their death/doom metal roots, the band’s earlier albums... Continue Reading →
Since the release of “Kraft” in 2004, Vreid has established themselves as a major player in the world of blackened metal from Norway. The band from Sognal has released albums regularly, and now it is “The Skies Turn Black” that will hit the shelves. Five years after releasing “Wild North West,” the Norwegians are presenting... Continue Reading →
Four years after releasing “If the Sky Came Down”, Finnish metal band Lost Society return with their new album, “Hell Is a State of Mind”. Having started out as a thrash metal band, the group has steadily shifted its sound toward groove-driven modern metal. “Hell Is a State of Mind” continues this transformation, which becomes... Continue Reading →
Kentucky-based Black Stone Cherry return with their new EP “Celebrate,” a release that captures the full breadth of the band’s musical spectrum. The EP opens with the driving title track “Celebrate,” where heavier guitar riffs are paired with expertly crafted hooks. Anchored by an infectious and anthemic chorus, the song quickly establishes itself as a... Continue Reading →
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 →
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