My World of Music – est. 2013
"Made in Hell" is actually made in Helvetia, as the guys from Hell Boulevard are from Switzerland. Founded in 2014, the band made their debut in 2016 with an album called "Inferno". Since then, the four-piece band has released two more albums, with "Made in Hell" marking their fourth release. Six years after revealing "Not... Continue Reading →
American singer John Corabi has a rich musical history. He was part of Mötley Crüe, founded Union with Bruce Kulick, and is known for his work with The Dead Daisies. Corabi has also worked on several solo projects, with the latest due to be released soon. Entitled “New Day” and inspired by the music of... Continue Reading →
Terror is a hardcore band from the US West Coast. Founded in 2002, the band grew to become one of the most influential names in the genre. With frontman Scott Vogel and drummer Nick Jetts, two of the band's founding members are still at the helm. The quintet has just finished work on their latest... Continue Reading →
Gus G. is busy with two outfits. Firstly, there is Firewind, which is led by the Greek guitarist. As well as this musical mothership, Gus G. also releases solo albums, with “Steel Burner” being the newest addition to the list. Unlike with Firewind, the solo albums focus on instrumentals as well as songs featuring various... Continue Reading →
Mission In Black is one of the most underrated metal bands from Germany. Founded in 2010, the band released their debut album, “Anthems of a Dying Breed”, in 2018, following the release of an EP in 2012. This EP, titled “Black Infect” brought the band to the attention of El Puerto Records. Three years after... Continue Reading →
Victorius has been providing melodic power metal since 2004, and with “World War Dinosaur”, the five-piece band from Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, is launching a new album. It's their eighth studio effort and they continue to do what they do best. Power metal with almost sugary-sweet melodies blast out of the speakers as soon as you press... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, Cruel Force launched their new album, “Haneda”, the latest release from the German metal band. Founded in south-west Germany in 2008, the band's debut album was called “The Rise of Satanic Might”. After releasing two more albums, “Haneda” marks the band's fourth release. Pushing the pedal to the metal, with '80s... Continue Reading →
Since their foundation in 2004, Crippled Black Phoenix have been known for delivering musical curveballs, and the same goes for their latest studio album, ”Sceaduhelm”. Justin Greaves and his bandmates present a new musical challenge that won't reveal all its secrets on the first listen. The album contains 12 emotional and intense songs. Unlike previous... Continue Reading →
There are album releases and there is “The Ghost of a Future Dead”. The latter is the new album from Swedish death metal institution At The Gates and it is more than just a release. It is a special album as it is the last album that features the band’s iconic frontman Tomas Lindberg. The... Continue Reading →
Thrash metal veterans Sepultura have decided to bring the band to an end, and before this happens, Andreas Kisser and his bandmates have a busy schedule ahead of them. They are currently on a farewell tour and, since the arrival of new drummer Greyson Nekrutman, the band has been inspired to record four new songs... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Hamburg, Godsnake released their first EP in 2014. However, it took several years before the band delivered their full-length debut. They finally closed that gap with “Poison Thorn” in 2020. Now, in 2026, the thrash metal outift returns with their third studio album, “Inhale the Noise,” once again released via Massacre Records. Godsnake... Continue Reading →
Skindred has always been a joy to listen to, whether on record or on stage. While their live performances carry an unmatched intensity, their studio albums also deliver pure enjoyment from start to finish. Following the release of “Smile” in 2023, the band returns with their latest studio album, “You Got This,” continuing their signature... Continue Reading →
Hardline started out as a sort of supergroup featuring Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo, and Todd Jensen, as well as brothers Johnny and Joey Gioeli. The band was founded in 1991 by the Gioeli brothers. Now, 35 years later, Hardline’s lineup has evolved, with Johnny Gioeli as the sole remaining founding member. This shift has not... Continue Reading →
Among progressive metal albums, few stir as much tension between anticipation and apprehension as a new release from Crimson Glory. Regarded as one of the genre’s most influential '80s bands, the Florida-based group set high standards with their self-titled debut and the landmark follow-up, “Transcendence. " While "Strange and Beautiful" proved to be a more... Continue Reading →
As Everything Unfolds is a UK-based band formed in 2013 by Adam Kerr and the band's former vocalist and guitarist, Alex Paton. While their music may have flown under the radar for some people, the band's steady rise has proven noteworthy. After releasing two EPs that laid the groundwork for their debut album, “Within Each... Continue Reading →
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