My World of Music – est. 2013
The Black Dahlia Murder was formed in 2001 in Waterford, Michigan, and is considered one of the most critically acclaimed and consistent bands in American extreme metal. They have been signed to Metal Blade Records since their debut album, Unhallowed (2003). The band has released ten studio albums—eight of which made it onto the US... Continue Reading →
Renowned guitarist Snowy White has built an impressive career through both his acclaimed solo work and his time with Thin Lizzy and Roger Waters. Although health issues forced him to retire from live performances in 2019, White continues to captivate fans of sophisticated blues rock with outstanding studio releases. This June, he returns with The Finishing... Continue Reading →
Social Distortion released their new album Born to Kill just a few weeks ago, marking the long-awaited return of a legendary band. After battling cancer, Mike Ness and his bandmates are finally back on the road, touring Europe to promote their upcoming album. The run includes a mix of festival appearances and headlining shows, and tonight... Continue Reading →
Mortem is one of the pioneering bands of the Norwegian black metal scene. Formed in Oslo in 1987, the band released its Slow Death demo in 1989. Driven by Marius Vold and Steinar "Sverd" Johnsen, the demo was produced by none other than Euronymous and Dead of Mayhem. Shortly after its release, however, Mortem was laid to... Continue Reading →
Not Midnight Yet is the third album from Mexican metal force Phantom. Formed in 2021, the band released its debut album in 2023, which served as the springboard for landing a deal with High Roller Records. Just one year after unleashing Tyrants of Wrath, the four-piece returns with its decisive third strike. Featuring 12 tracks and clocking... Continue Reading →
Far From God is the title of Moonspell's fourteenth studio album. Five years after the release of Hermitage, the Portuguese gothic metal pioneers return with a new collection of songs that continues their journey through the darker corners of heavy music. The new album remains firmly rooted in the band's trademark sound while leaning toward an even... Continue Reading →
The sun is blazing outside, temperatures are pushing close to 40 degrees Celsius, and the smartest move is to close the blinds and keep the heat at bay. In the resulting darkness, however, another kind of chill awaits - Warning and their latest album, Rituals of Shame. The record marks the third full-length release in the... Continue Reading →
Boston-based Junius have long been a respected name in the post-metal scene. Formed in 2003, the band released their debut album, The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist, in 2009 and quickly established a reputation for crafting atmospheric and emotionally charged music. Following the release of Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light in 2017, fans had to wait almost... Continue Reading →
Today, we're taking a closer look at Milli Pilli, Muffi Puffi, Riffi Raffi, Komppi Momppi, and Mr. Heavysaurus. Together, these larger-than-life dinosaur and dragon characters make up Heavysaurus, a band with a simple but ambitious mission: introducing the next generation to the world of heavy metal. The story of Heavysaurus began in 2009 when Thunderstone... Continue Reading →
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 →
Today, Metallica launch a remastered version of the Reload album from 1997. This version will come in different formats of which the ReLoad Remastered Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set is the one that will get fans really excited as it includes the remastered album ReLoad on 180-gram double vinyl, the 7-inch single “The Memory Remains,”... Continue Reading →
With "Leave It All Behind", Sinner present the next single from their upcoming and final studio album, Boom Bang Goodbye, set for release on July 31, 2026, via RPM. The track begins with the atmosphere of a classic power ballad and gradually builds in intensity before culminating in a soaring, anthemic refrain. Combining '80s-inspired melodies with... Continue Reading →
Today, Floor Jansen returns with her new single “Run,” along with a lyric video, released via REVAMP Music in collaboration with Warner Music. Following her solo debut album Paragon, a sold-out tour, and nearly 150 million streams across her entire solo catalog, “Run” marks the beginning of a powerful new chapter in her solo career.... Continue Reading →
In the mid- to late 1980s, Whitesnake exploded from a popular British hard rock band into a worldwide phenomenon, becoming one of the decade's most successful rock acts. This fall, Craft Recordings revisits that landmark period with vinyl reissues of Slide It In (1984), Whitesnake (1987)1, and Slip of the Tongue (1989). Powered by hits including “Here I Go Again,” “Is... Continue Reading →
After Phantom Corporation already left a trail of destruction with their latest album, Time And Tide, at the end of 2025, the next wave is already rolling toward us on August 7, 2026! And it comes in the form of a split release with Catbreath. The split consists of one EP from each band: Commando by Phantom Corporation and Die By... Continue Reading →
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