My World of Music – est. 2013
Hailing from Athens, Greece, Yoth Iria formed in 2019. Their debut album, "As the Flames Withers", was released in 2021, and it was the "Blazing Inferno" that marked a second step for the band. This album also served as a springboard for the group, who are now launching an album called “Gone With the Devil”... Continue Reading →
Hokka is the brainchild of Joel Hokka (formerly of Blind Channel), who has formed a new band with former The Rasmus guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi and drummer Jimi Aslak. This three-piece band is embarking on a journey through the world of dark and melancholic rock. The title of Hokka’s debut album is “Via Miseria IV”, which... Continue Reading →
"Made in Hell" is actually made in Helvetia, as the guys from Hell Boulevard are from Switzerland. Founded in 2014, the band made their debut in 2016 with an album called "Inferno". Since then, the four-piece band has released two more albums, with "Made in Hell" marking their fourth release. Six years after revealing "Not... Continue Reading →
Since their foundation in 2004, Crippled Black Phoenix have been known for delivering musical curveballs, and the same goes for their latest studio album, ”Sceaduhelm”. Justin Greaves and his bandmates present a new musical challenge that won't reveal all its secrets on the first listen. The album contains 12 emotional and intense songs. Unlike previous... Continue Reading →
If you glance at the cover artwork of “Hymns From the Hills,” you might expect a dungeon-and-dragons-inspired metal album, but that assumption would be misleading. Poison Ruïn, a punk rock band from Philadelphia, deliver something entirely different with their third full-length release. While the artwork may not reflect the album’s sound, it plays an essential... Continue Reading →
May is the season when nature awakens. Sunshine and colours herald the brighter side of the annual cycle, but for rock enthusiasts who still appreciate darker moments, there are options. Cemetery Skyline, for example, delivers a contrast to the bright season outside with their gloomy, gothic-infused music. Cemetery Skyline comprises Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity, The... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Final Gasp are a relatively new band. Their debut album, “Mourning Moon” was released in 2023, and now the band is following it up with their second album. “New Day Symptoms” builds on what we heard in 2023, while also showcasing the band's progression. This five-piece band plays dark music that... 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 →
November is a month characterised by gloom and silent wistfulness. Trees drop their leaves and we head towards a season of grey and sombre weeks. What could be more fitting than an EP from the French dark metal band The Old Dead Tree? The band's name fits this time of year perfectly and their music... Continue Reading →
Tonight, I’m exploring a new venue. The Georg Elser Halle in Hamburg opened earlier this year, and this is my first visit to the venue. Part of the historic Flakbunker building, which has become a popular destination thanks to its additional levels, roof garden and hotel, the Georg Elser Halle is located there too, named... Continue Reading →
October 26, 2024 saw Moonspell performing their first-ever symphonic show, dubbed "Opus Diabolicum", at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city. The band made history at this unforgettable live event, adding another magnificent chapter to both metal music made in Portugal and their very own legacy. Now, a year later, this monumental event can... Continue Reading →
Despite his involvement with black metal since 1992, Gaahl (aka Kristian Espedal) is the driving force behind the nascent group known as Gaahl's Wyrd, which is commemorating its tenth anniversary this year. The number of releases, however, is easy to keep track of. A few singles, an EP, and the debut album "GasiR – Ghosts... Continue Reading →
This band is a phenomenom. When you ask metalheads if Crematory is one of their favorite bands, the answer isn't often a 'yes'. On the other hand, the band from the south of Germany has been around for 34 years and "Destination" is their 17th longplayer. So there must be something that fascinates the fans... Continue Reading →
What do have Michelle Darkness (End Of Green) and Thomas Gurrath (Blutgott, Debauchery) in common. The are both coming from the same hometown, Heiningen and now they have “Nightking” is common too. “Nightking” is the title of a collaboration of the two, a thunderous metal blast. The song fuses darkness and heaviness in a great... Continue Reading →
May 2nd will see dark metal legends Crematory release their brand new studio offering, entitled "Destination", via ROAR (Grave Digger, Holy Moses, Mystic Prophecy a.o.). In the more than three decades of their existence, Crematory have seen trends come and go, while always staying true to their trademarks, they belong to one of Germany's most distinctive gothic metal pioneers to date. Following their... Continue Reading →
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