My World of Music – est. 2013
Masterplan was originally the brainchild of guitarist Roland Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch. What began as a side project alongside their work with Helloween soon became their main focus after the two musicians parted ways with the legendary German power metal band. The band's debut album arrived in 2003, launching a successful career that produced... Continue Reading →
Some North American readers of MHMB who were already into rock music during the 1990s may remember Germany’s Fury In The Slaughterhouse. The band enjoyed a measure of international success with songs such as “Radio Orchid” and the acclaimed Mono album. Beyond their achievements in the United States and the UK, the Hannover-based outfit has long been... Continue Reading →
Introducing Deep Purple is like carrying coals to Newcastle. Few bands have left such an indelible mark on rock music as the legendary outfit from London, England. With timeless classics such as “Smoke on the Water” firmly embedded in rock history, Deep Purple have earned their place among the genre’s true giants. Nearly six decades... Continue Reading →
It was two years ago that I first heard of Dead Pioneers, almost by accident. Gregg Deal and his bandmates had just released their self-titled debut album, and what came through the speakers was a rebellious fusion of punk rock, spoken word, and raw attitude. At the time, the band was still relatively unknown, but... Continue Reading →
The Pretty Reckless are back with a brand-new album. Titled “Dear God”, the band's latest studio effort features 14 tracks and further cements their place among the leading names in modern hard rock. Founded in 2009 by singer Taylor Momsen, The Pretty Reckless quickly established a distinctive identity built on powerful songwriting, dark atmospheres, and... Continue Reading →
Without a doubt, Savatage is one of the greatest heavy metal bands, and earMUSIC has reissued this legendary band's albums. The series continues with a live album that takes us back to 1990. This was a time when Savatage were heading towards the peak of their career. Their fourth album, "Hall of the Mountain King",... Continue Reading →
Joseph Tholl already has a rich history in rock and metal. The Swedish musician was a founding member of Enforcer, and after leaving the band, he started a new outfit called Black Trip. Last but not least, he joined Tribulation as a guitarist. Alongside all these commitments, Tholl also released a solo album called “Devil’s... Continue Reading →
Haugesund is a small city located almost halfway between Stavanger and Bergen. The city is also home to the Norwegian Viking metal band Einherjer, who were founded in 1993. Since then, the band has released nine studio albums, with a longer gap in the early 2000s when the band disbanded for four years. Since their... Continue Reading →
Daniel Tompkins is the voice of TesseracT, and Prince of Failure is the singer’s new creative outlet. Tompkins collaborated with Paul Ortiz (Chimp Spanner) to create a 12-track album that evolved over the past few years. It isn’t the result of a single moment. This emotionally intense debut release features music that emphasizes the emotional... Continue Reading →
Nunslaughter, a blasphemic metal band based in Cleveland, Ohio, started their musical journey in 1987 after being known as Death Sentence for two years. Scrolling through the band's discography, you'll notice that full-length releases are rather limited. EPs, split releases, and live recordings dominate a list that includes five studio albums. Five years after launching... Continue Reading →
Since their formation in 2014, they have been seeking an end, and unfortunately, it seems that they have found it. Hamburg’s death metal institution, Endseeker, announced the end of the band, which is a loss for German death metal. However, Endseeker will leave with a bang. "Coffin Born" is the title of the new EP... Continue Reading →
The Cloverhearts are a Celtic punk rock band with Australian roots and an international flair. Sam Cooper founded the band, and they have a new album in the pipeline called "Germaniac!," a surprising title. The band has been on the road a lot, with many shows taking place in Germany. After spending a lot of... Continue Reading →
Mork is the brainchild of Thomas Eriksen, who founded the band in 2004. „Isebakken“ was the debut album, and now the latest studio effort, „Monolitt“, hits the shelves. The band's eighth album features nine songs, and the opener, "Under vekten av verden," shows that Mork maintains an aggressive black metal sound. Sinister riffs and Eriksen's... Continue Reading →
Progressive metal veterans Vanden Plas made their debut in 1994 with the album “Colour Temple” followed by the acoustic EP “AcCult” which included acoustic covers of other artists' songs, plus some rearranged tunes from the debut album. Thirty years later, the German metal group has revived the spirit of the '90s with the release of... Continue Reading →
Khemmis is one of those bands that consistently delivers great albums, starting with their debut, “Absolution”. They have a very loyal fanbase and are 100% authentic. At the same time, Khemmis has always been a band leading the underground scene without achieving mainstream success. This may even work in the band's favour, as the four-piece... Continue Reading →
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