My World of Music – est. 2013
A stunning new album has arrived from Cleveland, Ohio. 200 Stab Wounds are releasing their second full-length, 'Manual Manic Procedures', and what the four-piece have recorded is a sonic blast. Formed in 2019, 200 Stab Wounds are a fairly new band, but you wouldn't know it from listening to the new record. Three years after... Continue Reading →
Psychedelic hard rockers Worshipper were formed in 2014 in Boston, MA. John Brookhouse, Dave Jarvis, Alejandro Necochea and Bob Maloney debuted in 2016 with the album "Shadow Hymns" before "Light in the Wire" hit the shelves in 2019. The new album "One Way Trip" is the next release from Worshipper, who continue their journey through... Continue Reading →
It was in 1988 that Voice took their first steps into the world of rock and metal. The five-piece from Saxony followed their musical heart and although it took a while, the band debuted in 1996 with "Prediction". Three more albums followed before the band went on a hiatus for a few years. Voice raised... Continue Reading →
It came as a bit of a surprise when German metalcore veterans Neaera returned with a new album in 2020. "Neaera" ended a seven-year hiatus and showed a band that was back with a full force. Fortunately, the wait for the next album, "All is Dust", wasn't as long as for the previous release. Four... Continue Reading →
The Warning is not another power metal band as the name might suggest. The Warning is an alternative metal band from Monterrey, Mexico. Three sisters follow their musical passion and formed the band back in 2013. Their first release was an EP called "Escape the Mind" followed by their debut album "XXI Century Blood". Things... Continue Reading →
One of the most important ambassadors of Indian heavy metal is Kryptos. Formed in 1998, the band has gained international attention over the years and has released six long-players. With "Decimator" a new album is on the way. Kryptos' focus is on traditional heavy metal, and cross-references to NWoBHM are embedded in songs like "Fail... Continue Reading →
Introducing a band like Anvil would be like carrying sand to the beach. Everyone knows these guys, who belong to the group of highly respected bands in metal. Relentlessly pursuing their passion for heavy metal, the three-piece band has released a number of studio albums, and "One and Only" is the latest. Robb, Lips and... Continue Reading →
Axxis belong to the spearhead of melodic metal from Germany. Their debut "Kingdom Of The Night" is still one of the highlights in a long list of achievements. Melodies, riffs and catchiness, together with the unique vocals of Bernhard Weiß, characterise the album and helped the band to establish their music at a time when... Continue Reading →
Despite the German band name, Totengott is a band from Spain. The guys formed in 2013 and started out as a Celtic Frost cover band. The first demo featured covers of the might metal veterans before the band started working on their own material, which was revealed on their second demo. The debut album saw... Continue Reading →
Sometimes there are bands and albums that catch your attention and you think, "Wow. These guys sound pretty cool. Who are they?" And then you find out that the band was formed many years ago and you are listening to album number seven. This is what happened to me when I listened to The Eternal's... Continue Reading →
"Memoria Viva" is the third White Stones album, a band being the brainchild of Opeth bassist Martín Mendéz. Like on the previous two records, it offers metal off the beaten track. With "La Ira", the first song has already been revealed a while ago, showing the band's progressive approach. It is a dark and furious... Continue Reading →
It took them a while to work on the new album and three years after the release of “At One With None”, Portrait are back with their sixth longplayer. The Swedes put a lot of time and effort into their latest release as it is a special one for the band. Portrait took the challenge... Continue Reading →
The 'Band of Brothers', also known as L.A. Edwards, has already released three albums. The last one, "Out of the Heart of Darkness", was unveiled a year ago and the guys have been putting a lot of effort into promoting the new songs and the album live on stage, opening for bands like Rival Sons.... Continue Reading →
These days, heavy rockers Greenleaf are adding another album to their discography with "The Head & The Habit". Founded in 1999, the band released their debut album "Revolution Rock" in 2001. What a start to the new century. Since then Greenleaf have been releasing albums on a very regular base. The last album "Echoes from... Continue Reading →
Danish heavyweights Illdisposed are among the veterans when it comes to heavy metal from the north. Founded in 1991, the band from Aarhus has released numerous albums, but it took a while before the band announced a new longplayer with "In Chambers of Sonic Disgust". The previous album "Reveal Your Soul for the Dead" was... Continue Reading →
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