My World of Music – est. 2013
Founded in 2011, Cryptic Shift may not yet be widely known beyond the underground scene. This could change with the release of their second studio album, “Overspace & Supertime”. Hailing from Leeds, England, the four-piece first gained recognition with their debut album, “Visitations from Enceladus”, released in 2020. This album caught the attention of Metal... Continue Reading →
Many people suffer from aerophobia, even though they feel perfectly safe travelling by car. Now, "Red Asphalt" might change that perception. Exhumed's eleventh studio album makes it abundantly clear that life on the road can end in disaster just as easily. After previously guiding listeners through various fields of horror, the splatter kings from San... Continue Reading →
Mayhem are back with a new album. “Liturgy of Death” is the title of their seventh studio album, and their first in over six years. The pioneers of Scandinavian black metal have delivered eight new songs, demonstrating their experience by offering compositions that are both intense and technically sophisticated. “Liturgy of Death” showcases one of... Continue Reading →
Kanonenfieber is one of the bands that has enjoyed an impressive rise in popularity in recent years. Despite having released only two albums and a few singles/EPs, the band has reached the top of the European metal scene. This stellar ascent is also evident when considering the size of the venues in which the band... Continue Reading →
Stabbing, a Texas-based band, is rather new. Founded in 2020, the band includes founding members Marvin Ruiz and Bridget Lynch. The rhythm section features Matt Day and Aron Hetsko, who joined the band in recent years and "Eon of Obscenity" is the first album to feature their contributions. “Eon of Obscenity” is the second album... Continue Reading →
"Mountains of Madness" is the fourth album from Total Annihilation. The Swiss death metal band kicks off the year with a new sonic blast featuring eleven chapters. Total Annihilation started in 2006, and in their 20th year of existence and six years after revealing "…on Chains of Doom", the five-piece launch a roaring metal blast.... Continue Reading →
The German death metal band Casket hails from Reutlingen, and its history dates back to 1990. The band belongs to the pioneers of German death metal and premiered with an album called “Under the Surface” after launching four demos. After a decade without a release, Casket returned in 2008 with “Upright Decay.” Now, “In the... Continue Reading →
Phantom Corporation is a band that was founded in 2016. Although they are a relatively new band, the members are veterans of extreme metal. These five guys started unleashing raw metal in 2016 with the first EP, "First Commandment," and have roots in Dew-Scented, Eroded, BK 49, and Weak Aside. Their full-length studio debut followed... Continue Reading →
In October 2026, two of the most influential forces in extreme metal join together for a monumental live assault: Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir will embark on the “In League With Satan” Co-Headline Tour, storming across Europe and the UK. As special guests, the Swedish black metal icons Dark Funeral will add even more ferocity to an already devastating lineup. This unholy trinity represents... Continue Reading →
From the deep woods of the Black Forest, mystical metal riffs are conquering the world. That might be a slightly exaggerated description, but what Thron deliver on their latest album, “Vurias”, is stunning black metal worth listening to. Thron formed in 2015 and released their self-titled debut album in 2017. This album led to the... Continue Reading →
The Swedish metal band Avatar formed at the beginning of the new millennium and quickly became one of the most influential bands of the decade. Their debut album, “Thoughts of No Tomorrow”, created a buzz in their home country of Sweden, and it was their move to Entertainment One that allowed them to reach a... Continue Reading →
German brutal-surf-death-party metal band Stillbirth spin a tale of ferocity and despair with their latest single, "Trapped In Darkness", off of their new concept album, "Survival Protocol". "Survival Protocol" is out now via rising metal label Reigning Phoenix Music. The album is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed "Homo Deu"s, which was released in 2023.... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Sanguisugabogg was formed in 2009 by guitarist Cameron Boggs. Over the years the band evolved into one of the most important players in the brutal death metal genre. This is partly due to the band refining their sound from a rather primitive death metal blast to a more versatile form of... Continue Reading →
Last week it was Igorrr; this week, Revocation. The flow of releases from technically advanced extreme metal bands shows no sign of stopping. Revocation's latest effort is titled “New Gods, New Masters” and features nine new songs. Driven by Dave Davidson, the new album features complex songs that demand a lot from listeners, while simultaneously... Continue Reading →
Deathcore specialsts Lorna Shore launch their new album “I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me” today. The album is another musical blast, a monolith with massive intensity. Brutal and with racing speed the album hits listeners right into the face while the melodic and orchestral arrangements provide not only a counterpart but also add a... Continue Reading →
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