My World of Music – est. 2013
Brazilian metal outfit The Troops Of Doom were formed in 2020, a year that certainly wasn't the easiest for a band to get off the ground. Original Sepultura member Jairo Guedz is the brain behind the band, and it was the "Antichrist Reborn" album that created the first buzz.Two years later the band follows up... Continue Reading →
Quinn Sullivan's fascination for guitars began at the age of three. Inspired by his father's blues-heavy record collection, Sullivan has already made an impressive journey through the world of blues-laden rock music, including a performance at the iconic Montreux Jazz Festival in 2013. With "Salvation", the next studio album from the gifted musician is ready... Continue Reading →
With three albums and an EP to their credit, Malmö-based hard rockers Liar Thief Bandit have been working on their fourth full-length release called "Icon". Such a promising title raises expectations and let's see if the songs can live up to the promise. Well, 'icon' is a big word, but what the Swedes offer is... Continue Reading →
I wouldn't go so far as to say that The Netherlands is a country of party people. Most of the time there is a positive atmosphere though and having fun is something you experience more than once. A band that brings this spirit into play is The Dirty Denims from Eindhoven. The quartet formed in... Continue Reading →
When I listened to the latest Cloven Hoof album, the excitement was rather limited and I can't even say why that was the case. It just didn't generate the enthusiasm and I can't even say the reason why. So what could be better than to give such an album a second and third chance. Perseverance... Continue Reading →
Rotting Christ have been around since 1987 and if you consider the times as Black Church, the foundation goes back to 1984. This means that we are dealing with real metal veterans who are releasing a new album with "Pro Xristou". The Tolis brothers have recorded ten songs, of which the title track can be... Continue Reading →
Hamburg-based sleaze rockers Night Laser released their first album in 2014. "Fight For The Night" was the title of this first release and helped the band to publish the next two full-lengths on Out Of Line Music. Now it's time for the fourth longplayer from these Hamburg rock enthusiasts and here it is. "Call Me... Continue Reading →
German death metal force Arroganz is back with a new album called "Quintessenz". The latest release follows "Morsus", which was dropped in 2020. Four years and a pandemic later, the guys from Brandenburg are back with another studio album that solidifies the trio's status in German heavy metal. Arroganz doesn't rely on high speed and... Continue Reading →
"Annihilation of Civilization" in particular is one of the highlights of EvilDead's discography. The debut album was a first big step for a young band that belonged to the second wave of thrash metal bands. The second release "The Underworld" had some good stuff in it, but things came to an end in 1995 and... Continue Reading →
The roots of BAT go back to 2008 when Municipal Waste guitarist Ryan Waste and former D.R.I. drummer Felix Griffin developed the idea of a project. What sparked this musical collaboration was a shared passion for bands like Discharge and Celtic Frost. The guys wanted to do something more straightforward and BAT was the outlet... Continue Reading →
If you define doom metal as slower paced metal that tends towards a snail's pace, you could call Pallbearer a doom metal band. However, I think that this is a little bit short-sighted, because the band has more to offer. The four-piece from Little Rock, Arkansas debuted in 2012 with "Sorrow and Extinction" and have... Continue Reading →
Arjen Lucassen is one of the most iconic rock and metal musicians hailing from the Netherlands. He is a gifted songwriter and a great musician. On top of that, Lucassen is still a very down-to-earth person who loves music and provides joy for fans of well-crafted compositions. One of Lucassen’s projects is Ayreon, which you... Continue Reading →
Despite having started their metal endeavors in 2013, Gatecreeper has only released two full-lengths to date. Now, 3.5 years after the release of "Deserted", the Arizona-based band is back with a bang."Dark Superstition" is the title of the death metal powerhouse's third studio album, which features ten thrilling death metal anthems, and even though the... Continue Reading →
When it comes to the greater Innsbruck area in Austria, 'rock' doesn't just mean mountains and more. The capital of Tyrol also has a pretty solid rock and metal scene, with quite a few bands playing shows there. Local bands are also active and one of them is Insanity Alert. With furious alpine power the... Continue Reading →
German death metal squad Evoked will release a new EP with "Immoral Arts". The trio launched their first demo 10 years ago and presented a full-length debut in 2019 with "Ravenous Compulsion". "Immoral Arts" is now the next strike of this death metal force from North Rhine-Westphalia. The latest effort starts with the title track... Continue Reading →
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