My World of Music – est. 2013
If a band has been around for more than three decades, they're clearly doing something right. It also speaks volumes about their dedication to heavy metal. Stormhammer, hailing from Bavaria, Germany, are one of those bands. Founded in 1993, Stormhammer have gone through several lineup changes over the years, with bassist Horst Tessmann remaining the... Continue Reading →
Left To Die pays tribute to one of the most influential bands in death metal history. Founded by Chuck Schuldiner in 1984, Death changed extreme music forever with the groundbreaking Scream Bloody Gore, followed by the equally legendary Leprosy. Left To Die features former Death members Rick Rozz and Terry Butler alongside Matt Harvey and Gus Rios.... Continue Reading →
It was the golden age of heavy metal when a band called Ruthless released Discipline of Steel. The album earned a respectable amount of attention in the underground scene, but with so many legendary acts dominating the metal landscape at the time, Ruthless never quite managed to break into the top tier. The band called it... Continue Reading →
Twenty years ago, Motörhead released Kiss of Death, their 18th studio album—another landmark in the band's legendary career. Packed with everything that made Motörhead one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands of all time, the album kicks off with the blistering opener "Sucker" and features timeless classics such as "God Was Never on Your Side"... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Some North American readers of MHMB who were already into rock music during the 1990s may remember Germany’s Fury In The Slaughterhouse. The band enjoyed a measure of international success with songs such as “Radio Orchid” and the acclaimed Mono album. Beyond their achievements in the United States and the UK, the Hannover-based outfit has long been... Continue Reading →
Introducing Deep Purple is like carrying coals to Newcastle. Few bands have left such an indelible mark on rock music as the legendary outfit from London, England. With timeless classics such as “Smoke on the Water” firmly embedded in rock history, Deep Purple have earned their place among the genre’s true giants. Nearly six decades... Continue Reading →
It was two years ago that I first heard of Dead Pioneers, almost by accident. Gregg Deal and his bandmates had just released their self-titled debut album, and what came through the speakers was a rebellious fusion of punk rock, spoken word, and raw attitude. At the time, the band was still relatively unknown, but... Continue Reading →
The Pretty Reckless are back with a brand-new album. Titled “Dear God”, the band's latest studio effort features 14 tracks and further cements their place among the leading names in modern hard rock. Founded in 2009 by singer Taylor Momsen, The Pretty Reckless quickly established a distinctive identity built on powerful songwriting, dark atmospheres, and... Continue Reading →
