My World of Music – est. 2013
The good thing with ‘Homicidal Ecstasy’ is the fact, that the Sanguisugabogg album includes a sheet with vocals. This is mainly since Devin Swank ‘pukes’ out his growls in a way that you basically are impressed but don’t follow of what he is singing, or better growling. The band from Columbus, Ohio started in 2019... Continue Reading →
Bay Area thrash metal giants, Testament and Exodus, have announced that they will be teaming up for a 2023 European tour in May and June. In addition to some of the biggest and most renowned European open air festivals like Hellfest, Graspop, Copenhell, Sweden Rock, Metalfest, Mystic and Rock Hard Festival, the bands will also be playing a bunch... Continue Reading →
Finnish metal outfit Insomnium has a new album in the starting blocks. ‘Anno 1696’ is the ninth full-length record the band will release on February 24th, 20203 and with ‘The Witch Hunter’ a next song from the album is unveiled. Guitarist Markus Vanhala comments about the track: "This is a good example of a song... Continue Reading →
Heavy metal maniacs Night Demon launch with ‘Outsider’ a new song, taken from the upcoming album. It’s the title track and Jarvis Leatherby (Vocals / Bass) recently commented as follows to Decibel Magazine: "Most bands will always tell you that their newest album is the best...I completely understand why bands say that sort of thing,... Continue Reading →
Spiritworld is the brainchild of Stu Folsom. The singer and multi-instrumentalist first appeared in 2017 with a demo before the 7" called 'Viper Blood' was released. At that time the sound was still very country influenced while rock and punk elements positively impacted the sound. However, Folsom changed the musical direction and used a heavier... Continue Reading →
The Pretty Reckless have with 'Other Worlds ' a new album in the starting blocks. After the band released with 'Death by Rock and Roll' a regular full-length studio album last year, it is this time a somewhat different output of the four Americans. 'Other Worlds' is a release with well-known songs, be it newly... Continue Reading →
Sci-Fi metal creators Voivod are coming up with an unusual EP these days. 'Ultraman' is the name of the record and represents fun above all. During the recording session for 'Synchro Anarchy', Voivod also recorded a few songs, which did not end up on the album. These songs are a homage to the Japanese science... Continue Reading →
'Comalies' is the third album of Lacuna Coil and saw the light of day on September 23, 2002. The longplayer is still the best-selling album of the Italian sextet. The magic of the record is certainly also due to its creation story. Lacuna Coil developed the songs shortly before recording began, which led to an... Continue Reading →
Seattle is certainly the home of grunge. In this context it is often forgotten that many good metal bands come from the city on the American northwest coast. One of these bands is Queensrÿche which already caused a furore in the 80s. I assume that the history of the band is well known and so... Continue Reading →
This autumn will get black and heavy when Watain and Abbath start their co-headliner tour. Supported by Tribulation and Bölzer, the package will roll over Europe, starting on September 13th, 2022.
Spirit Adrift, from Austin, Texas, have not been idle and have recorded a new EP. '20 Centuries Gone' is the name of the new record and the trio shows again that their heart is beating for heavy metal and doom metal. This time, however, the guys have not only recorded own songs, but have also... Continue Reading →
Somehow it feels like Alissa White-Gluz has been with Arch Enemy for ages, but exactly it's 'only' eight years and two albums respectively. In the same year, former Sanctuary and Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis joined Arch Enemy. This significant line-up change carried the risk that Arch Enemy might lose some of the reputation they had... Continue Reading →
Brazil's death metal heroes Krisiun are certainly not unknown, because the guys from Ijuí have been around since 1990. It all started with the 'Black Force Domain' album which shook the foundations of the metal world in 1995. The record was the keystone for a career that has lasted more than three decades and is... Continue Reading →
Grindcore specialists Napalm Death will be on tour. 'Campaign for Musical Destruction' is the name of the tour that brings the band to many European cities in early 2023. Thu 09.02.2023 Eindhoven (The Netherlands) - Dynamo Fri 10.02.2023 Köln (Germany) - Essigfabrik Sat 11.02.2023 Berlin (Germany) - Astra Kulturhaus Sun 12.02.2023 Wrocław (Poland) - Concert... Continue Reading →
Queensrÿche has shared a new song from the upcoming album 'Digital Noise Alliance' with its fans. 'Forest' is the name of the track, which is a softer song, a ballad that shows again why Todd La Torre's voice is such an important part of the band's sound. You can enjoy the song here: https://youtu.be/P36SqlrR6cU “The... Continue Reading →
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