My World of Music – est. 2013
Pøltergeist, this band name doesn't sound familiar to me. I've never heard of this band before and when I received the album I was expecting one of those ambitious young metalcore bands, but I was completely wrong. The trio hail from Vancouver, Canada and "Nachtmusik" is the title of their new album. The German-titled record... Continue Reading →
Muscle flexing in musical terms is what Fit For An Autopsy are doing with their new album "The Nothing That Is". "The Nothing That Is" is the seventh studio album from the New Jersey-based deathcore specialists, following the highly successful "On What The Future Holds". Fit For An Autopsy's latest effort comes via Nuclear Blast... Continue Reading →
In the midst of the pandemic, a band emerged with a stunning debut album. "Access All Worlds" is the title of this release and it's Iotunn from Denmark who unleashed this excellent album. The guys had an EP out called "The Wizard Fails" before the full length debut, but it was "Access Al Worlds" that... Continue Reading →
Devin Townsend is a name that is well known in the metal world, as he was the leader of Strapping Young Lad, had the Devin Townsend Project and was a major contributor to Casualties Of Cool. With 'PowerNerd', the Canadian music enthusiast releases a new longplayer that in some ways shows the musical heritage of... Continue Reading →
The Spirit formed in 2015 and released their debut album two years later. "Sounds from the Vortex" marked a starting point for the band. The first record also brought The Spirit to the attention of AOP Records, and after inking a deal, the second album was released. "Cosmic Terror" helped the band to expand their... Continue Reading →
Richmond, Virginia is the home of Enforced, a metal band that started in 2016 and released a furious debut album with 'At the Walls'. To date, the guys have released three studio albums, and after 'War Remains' hit the shelves in 2023, it's an EP that showcases some new songs from the US powerhouse. "A... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Greece, Triumpher are one of the most exciting new bands in heavy metal. Formed in 2019, it was their debut album "Storming the Walls" that caused a stir in the metal community, and now it's their second album that catapults the band to the top. "Spirit Invictus" is the title of a masterpiece... Continue Reading →
"You Still Got Me" is the eleventh album from Beth Hart and it is another soulful treat for fans of stellar music. It is a musical kaleidoscope that reflects several genres and styles. "You Still Got Me" is a versatile and sophisticated release that reveals an impressive creative achievement. The album is what holds the... Continue Reading →
Kalle Wallner is a very creative person. The guitarist, known from the musical mothership RPWL, has another project on the go. Blind Ego is the name of the band that is releasing with 'The Hunting Party' the fifth album in Blind Ego's history. The band premiered in 2007 and it is the "Preaching to the... Continue Reading →
Sometimes it is amazing how quickly time flies. Next year, Ensiferum will have been a constant in folk metal for three decades, and numerous albums show the of this Finnish powerhouse. From their self-titled debut released in 2001 to their latest effort, quality has been a constant companion. Although the northern hemisphere is still enjoying... Continue Reading →
Jyväskylä is a smaller city in the southern part of Finland and is known for its lively music scene. One of the bands from there is Swallow The Sun. The band formed in 2000 and released their debut album "The Morning Never Came" in 2003. The band name and album title reflect the long and... Continue Reading →
The Swedish capital is the home of Grand Magus. Formed in 1999, the trio grew into a major metal act after releasing their self-titled debut album in 2001. Dedicated and with a lot of iron will, the band has released nine full-length albums to date, while the latest release is just about to hit the... Continue Reading →
It happened in 2006 in Santiago, Chile that a band was formed that released two albums to date. Capilla Ardiente is the name of this band and their first release was "Bravery, Truth and the Endless Darkness". That was ten years ago, while the sophomore effort followed just before the pandemic put things on hold... Continue Reading →
Usually the numbers in metal are reduced to '666'. This standard was challenged in 2016, when an anonymous project started making headlines. Suddenly '0' and '1' took over when Italian multi-instrumentalist Vittorio D'Amore founded Master Boot Record. After some longplayers and EPs the project released a their first album for Metal Blade Records called "Floppy... Continue Reading →
Not only because of their band name Oranssi Pazuzu are one of the more unconventional representatives of contemporary metal. Founded in 2007, the Finns released their debut album "Muukalainen puhuu" in 2009 and have released four more longplayers since then. With "Muuntautuja" a new album of the Finnish extreme metal force will hit the shelves... Continue Reading →
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