My World of Music – est. 2013
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 →
Both Erol Unala and Franco Sesa were part of the Celtic Frost lineup that released the milestone album "Monotheist" in 2006. Oath of Cranes is another band that included the two musicians, and now they have started a new project, Inlitnment. In addition to the two core members, the lineup includes former Deathcult guitarist Oli... Continue Reading →
Khemmis is one of those bands that consistently delivers great albums, starting with their debut, “Absolution”. They have a very loyal fanbase and are 100% authentic. At the same time, Khemmis has always been a band leading the underground scene without achieving mainstream success. This may even work in the band's favour, as the four-piece... Continue Reading →
Soulburn emerged from the ashes of Asphyx in 1996, took a few years off, and returned in 2013. The Dutch metal band has released four full-length albums, with "Noah's D'ark" being their most recent. With “Quantifying Cosmic Doom,” the band's fifth studio album, they have a surprising new sound. Soulburn has always developed their sound,... Continue Reading →
Is the story of Monolord never-ending? We don't know. What we do know, though, is that the Swedish stoner and doom band have been creating their own musical path since 2013. The first chapter was an album called "Empress Rising" and there have been four additional longplayers released, with "Neverending" being the title of their... Continue Reading →
Darkthrone is undoubtedly a force in black metal, with roots in the Norwegian underground scene. Founded four decades ago, the band has gone through different stages, all of which have one thing in common: Darkthrone has never focused on trends or commercial success. Fenriz and Nocturno Culto have always done whatever they wanted, and their... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Long Island, NY, Restless Spirit formed in 2018 after changing their name twice. Their debut album was released in 2019. With their self-titled fourth album, the band embarked on exploring the world of doom metal. Restless Spirit picks up the Birmingham-based spirit and launches eight doom-laden metal songs that touch on stoner rock... Continue Reading →
The end has come... long revered and widely acclaimed heavy metal giants Spirit Adrift have released their sixth and final album, “Infinite Illumination,” today via 20 Buck Spin. Bookending a monumental decade+ long run, the band's bittersweet swan song is marked by one of their most ambitious and crushing records to date. Spirit Adrift mastermind... Continue Reading →
Munich’s Keep It Low Festival is back in full force for 2026, and the line-up keeps getting heavier. Set for October 9th and 10th at Backstage Munich, Germany, the festival once again brings together a stacked bill of fuzz, doom and psychedelic rock, built for loud amps and long nights! New additions include Norway’s breakout... Continue Reading →
“Breaking Out of Heaven 2007–2009” is a comprehensive compilation featuring members of Black Sabbath in a lineup that includes Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice. During this period, these four pioneers of heavy metal reunited under the banner of Heaven & Hell, returning to the stage for a series of live... Continue Reading →
Heavy metal doom giants Spirit Adrift have returned with a cathartic, crushing new single, “Eternal Celestial Energy,” out today via 20 Buck Spin. The long-awaited new music from revered songwriter and frontman Nate Garrett follows the band’s critically acclaimed 2023 album “Ghost at the Gallows” and arrives ahead of their March 20th appearance in San... Continue Reading →
The crushing weight of doom, the anarchic spirit of hardcore punk, the sheer force of thrash metal, and the raw aggression of grindcore—all of it can be experienced tonight at Gruenspan in Hamburg. Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death are currently on their “Campaign for Musical Destruction” tour, joined on the road by thrash metal veterans Whiplash,... Continue Reading →
Doom metal band Thronwhammer has announced a new album. Entitled "Slay | Kill | Erase", the band's latest studio album will be launched this year. The band will also embark on a tour in autumn 2026. Here are the dates: 01.10.2026 Berlin – Neue Zukunft02.10.2026 Hamburg – Bambi Galore03.10.2026 Oldenburg – MTS Records04.10.2026 Dresden –... Continue Reading →
The Eternal might not be very well known, but it's a band worth paying attention to. The band originated in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2004, the outfit has been around for more than two decades and has released seven albums, the latest of which is the 2024 release, “Skinwalker". “Skinwalker” opened the door for The... Continue Reading →
Quantity and quality — both are present on “Tempelschlaf", the new album from The Ruins Of Beverast. “Tempelschlaf” is the seventh album from Alexander von Meilenwald, the mastermind behind The Ruins Of Beverast. Nearly five years after releasing “The Thule Grimoires,” Meilenwald presents seven new songs that continue the journey through dark sounds and sonic... Continue Reading →
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