My World of Music – est. 2013
Thrice has announced a September 14th release date for their new album 'Palms'. The album is the first Epitaph release for Thrice, who are widely regarded as one of the most innovative rock bands of their generation. Co-produced by Thrice and Eric Palmquist and mixed by John Congleton, 'Palms' encompasses everything from viscerally charged post-hardcore to... Continue Reading →
(8/10) One of the most vital German cities, Hamburg, is the home base of art rock band Galaxy Space Man. The quartet from the Elbe-city launched their first record ‘…But Heaven is Clear’ in 2013. Positive reactions by media and fans was motivation enough to continue. this exciting journey. Live shows followed and it took... Continue Reading →
Alice In Chains announced there new album 'Rainier Fog' for August 24th and the quartet unveiled a new track entitled 'So Far Under', which can be enjoyed HERE. It's a dark and oldschool tune and is an excellent appetiser for more. 'Rainier Fog' is the first Alice In Chains studio album within five years and... Continue Reading →
Clutch unveiled a second track of their upcoming album 'Book of Bad Decisions'. The song's title is 'How to Shake Hands' and will be also available as limited 7", which will also include 'Gimme the Keys'. Album release date is September 7th and the new video can be watched HERE...
Pearls unveils a light swinging alternative rocker 'The Salvation and the Power'. The self-titled album of this Münster-based band is already launched and you might want to check out the new video. Photo: Netinfect (Promotion)
(8/10) The tracklist of Mountaineer’s new album ‘Passages’ is quite easy to grasp. There are two section – ‘Hymnal’ and ‘Catacombs’ – with each of them being divided into four parts. It’s not brainpowerful math that this leads to eight songs that are anchored in post metal. What the naming of tunes expresses also reflects... Continue Reading →
(7/10) ASG is the acronym for All Systems Go, the original name of this band that started in 2001 in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. ‘Survive Sunrise’ is the first album the quartet releases in five years and it features 12 new songs. ASG started as a trio playing instrumental songs before guitarist Shi took over... Continue Reading →
Münster-based alternative rockers unveiled a first song from their upcoming album 'Amoretum Vol. 2'. The longplayer will be launched on July 27 and this first song bridges the waiting time. You can watch the video HERE.
Normally it's about releases, bands and live shows on Markus’ Heavy Music Blog. To widen things a bit, I would like to take a glimpse behind the scene, featuring a rather new label that released some quite exciting albums over the last months - El Puerto Records. The German label started in 2014 and has... Continue Reading →
(7/10) Wheel’s James Lascelles refers in the label info to Tool and their ‘Aenima’ album, both having an impact on him, working as a sixteen years old in a recording studio. If I should describe the sound of this Finnish outfit, you can hear some parallels with the mighty alternative prog band. Songs like ‘Please’... Continue Reading →
This year’s Wacken festival is just around the corner. There are just a few more weeks to go before one of the most exciting metal festivals open that doors to a weekend filled with rock, metal and party time. To get you into the right mood a DVD/CD package will be released on July 20th,... Continue Reading →
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