My World of Music – est. 2013
"In the Court of the Dragon" has been in stores for four years, and Trivium hasn't released new material since then. The band has played some live shows and will embark on a North American tour in October though. In this context, it makes sense that the Trivium will launch some new songs under the... Continue Reading →
Wings Of Steel, the moniker sounds like a heavy metal band, and they are one. Founded in Los Angeles, California in 2019, the band released a debut album called "Gates of Twilight" which, unfortunately, I missed. The second album from the denim and steel metallers is now available in record stores. The new offering is... Continue Reading →
Max Cavalera is on fire, and the world will hear it. “Chama” is the latest release from the Brazilian metal veteran, recorded with his band Soulfly for their 13th studio album. In this case, the number isn't an omen of bad luck. Rather, it is a return to his musical and tribal roots. "Chama", which... Continue Reading →
The Lunar Effect was formed in 2016 and released their debut album, “Calm Before the Storm”, in 2019 and the band's latest effort, "Fortune's Always Hiding", is ready to delight the rock scene. It is their third album and the first to be released via Svart Records, allowing them to reach a wider group of... Continue Reading →
Hailing from the UK, riff grinders Conjurer launch their next album, “Unself”, presenting a brutal mix of sludge and post-metal. This raging album contains nine songs. It is the band's second album with Nuclear Blast, and it is a musical fury. The music of Conjurer is characterised by hoarse screaming, malicious growls and blasting riffs.... Continue Reading →
Tuesday the Sky is the elegant little brother of Fates Warning. While Jim Matheos's sheer endless creativity provides the foundation for Fates Warning's heavier sound, it is with Tuesday the Sky that allows him to explore calmer, more soulful territory. These are all instrumental pieces, occasionally surprising with some harder moments. “Indoor Enthusiast” is the... Continue Reading →
Having a big name might help someone at the start of their career, but ultimately, it is the music that determines the future. In this case, the big name is Van Halen, and it is Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang, who started his own band, Mammoth, a few years ago. Mammoth is Wolfgang Van Halen’s... Continue Reading →
Them is the brainchild of singer Troy Norr, who started the group to express his passion for the music of Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. The debut album reflects this passion very clearly and brought the band their first attention. Since then, Them has evolved into a power metal band, with the falsetto singing having... Continue Reading →
The Finnish rock band Battle Beast recently embarked on a European tour to promote their new album, “Steelbound”, which was released on the same day that the band performed an electrifying show at Fabrik in Hamburg. Having listened to many of the songs live, let's take a look at the album as a whole. “Steelbound”... Continue Reading →
Wretched are celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band this year, and they're marking the milestone with a new album. Titled “Decay”, their latest studio effort features twelve songs. Creating this album was more than just a walk in the park. Considering that the “Cannibal” record was released in 2014, it took Wretched eleven years... Continue Reading →
The return of Biohazard — featuring Billy Graziadei, Bobby Hambel, Danny Schuler and Evan Seinfeld — was big news. The New York City hardcore legends embarked on a co-headlining tour through Europe with Life of Agony, during which the band announced a new album. "Divided We Fall" is the title and with "Forsaken" a first... Continue Reading →
Swedish metal band Sabaton has enjoyed tremendous success, building a loyal fanbase that has grown every year for the past 26 years. What began with the 2005 debut album “Primo Victoria” has turned into a triumphant metal endeavour to date. Three years after releasing “The War to End All Wars”, the Swedish metal force is... Continue Reading →
The Portuguese metal scene includes well-known bands like Moonspell, as well as some lesser-known ones. One of these is Dolmen Gate, who hail from Lisbon. They are a relatively new band. Founded in 2021, the five-piece made their debut in 2024 with an album called “Gateway of Eternity”. A year later, the sophomore release, “Echoes... Continue Reading →
I think many metalheads didn’t expect a new album from Swiss metal icons Coroner. The band has played numerous live shows in recent years, including festival appearances and a North American tour. However, a new album is another matter entirely, and the idea of such a release seemed far-fetched. But sometimes fantasy becomes reality. A... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Sanguisugabogg was formed in 2009 by guitarist Cameron Boggs. Over the years the band evolved into one of the most important players in the brutal death metal genre. This is partly due to the band refining their sound from a rather primitive death metal blast to a more versatile form of... Continue Reading →
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