My World of Music – est. 2013
Anthrax fans have had to be patient. The New York thrash metal veterans have remained a regular presence on the live circuit, but it has been quite some time since the band delivered a new studio record. For All Kings arrived back in 2016, followed by a handful of live releases, but a new studio album remained... Continue Reading →
Sweet Electric were one of those bands that had completely escaped my radar until a few months ago. That changed when the guys landed the opening slot for the Hamburg show of Smith/Kotzen. I walked into the Gruenspan with zero expectations for the opener, simply curious to see what they had to offer. Thirty minutes... Continue Reading →
When I think of Australian thrash metal, bands like Mortal Sin inevitably come to mind. They were at the forefront of the Down Under thrash scene in the late ’80s, but of course, time doesn’t stand still. Melbourne’s Harlott are among the bands currently carrying the thrash metal flag, and they’ve been doing so since... Continue Reading →
Green Lung haven’t been around all that long, yet they’ve already managed to leave a distinct footprint in the worlds of rock and metal. The journey began back in 2019 with a somewhat overlooked debut album that nevertheless opened the door to a deal with Svart Records. Black Harvest became the band’s first real milestone, followed by... Continue Reading →
When Space Chaser emerged in 2011 and delivered a highly promising debut with Watch the Skies!, it was clear that the next generation of German thrash metal bands was already waiting in the wings. A major turning point came in 2023, when frontman Siegfried Rudzynski left the band and Space Chaser had to find a replacement.... Continue Reading →
I was ten years old when Tygers Of Pan Tang released their debut album, Wild Cat. So forgive me for discovering the band’s back catalog a little later in life. Today, though, we’re less interested in looking back and more concerned with what the Tygers are up to right now. With Robb Weir, only one of... Continue Reading →
Copenhagen is a vibrant city, so it should come as no surprise that an innovative band like Gradience has emerged from the Danish capital. Gradience are Gavin Mistry and Jakob Lærke Harris. The two formed the band in 2022, and their debut single, “This Abyss,” already created a first wave of excitement. Ironsight was the first EP... Continue Reading →
While Gotthard has never shied away from melodies that occasionally lean toward the pop side of rock or from a good heartbreak ballad, CoreLeoni is something like the uncompromising brother in a denim jacket, with a little dirt still under his fingernails. There’s no question that both sides have their place, and it’s Gotthard guitarist... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Devil Master have been active since 2015 and already have two albums under their belt. With Bloody Dreams, the four-piece now returns with its third full-length, and the band remains firmly committed to its musical blueprint. What comes blasting out of the speakers is a devilish blend of punk and black metal, dark and... Continue Reading →
One of the bands that has made an impressive rise over the past few years is Villagers Of Ioannina City. It was back in 2019 that I first heard about the Greek band. Their Age of Aquarius album had just been released, and what came through the speakers was an intriguing mix of rock and metal with... Continue Reading →
Norway’s progressive metal band Green Carnation has built a reputation for creating thoughtful and well-crafted albums that are musically engaging while also offering plenty to discover lyrically. It all started with their 2000 debut album, which already hinted at the band’s potential. Since then, Green Carnation have continued to evolve, and in 2025 they embarked... Continue Reading →
Mad Max are one of the pioneers of melodic metal from Germany. The band from Münster got their start in 1982 with their debut album Heavy Metal, but it was Night of Passion, released in 1987, that put Mad Max on my recordplayer. With Jürgen Breforth and Axel Kruse, two members of the classic lineup... Continue Reading →
Accept are without question among the pioneers of German heavy metal. Founded in 1971, the band has become a part of metal history. Starting with their self-titled debut and the follow-up I’m a Rebel, Accept gradually made their way into the hearts of the emerging heavy metal movement. Once the band found a lineup that... Continue Reading →
Bergen, Norway, is known for the colorful wooden houses along its harbor, seemingly endless rain, great rock music and plenty of crushing metal. When it comes to music, Bergen certainly has nothing to prove to the Norwegian capital, Oslo. One band that has made its mark on the city’s musical landscape is Audrey Horne. Toschie,... Continue Reading →
Bands like Krokus laid the foundation for the powerful hard rock sound that came out of Switzerland. With Gotthard, another band from the Alpine country put Swiss rock on the map. Shakra have also been among Switzerland’s leading bands for decades, even if they never quite reached the same status as Krokus and Gotthard. That... Continue Reading →
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