My World of Music – est. 2013
Next to Loudness, Anthem belongs to the most known metal representatives from Japan. The band from Tokyo released well-crafted metal records like ‘Tightrope’ and after having had a hiatus until 2000 Anthem released a very solid number of records in their second era. Anthem just announced these days a next album. ‘Crimson & Jet Black’... Continue Reading →
Canadian metal trio Skull Fist announced their European tour dates. The band will hit the road in late April this year and Screamer an exciting metal powerhouse with them on tour. 18 shows in 18 days in six countries - heavier than metal.
Finnish thrash metal band Prestige re-issued their debut album ‘Attack Against Gnomes’ via Massacre Records and share a new song. ‘Candles’ is the title of a new track and vocalist and bassist Aku Kytölä states: "Fear not, "Candles" is not your average romantic or cheesy song. But it's still based on real life. There are... Continue Reading →
It was almost one year ago when Marko Hietala announced his departure from Nightwish. Although the bassist and singer wasn’t that much present anymore compared to the Nighwish-days, Hietala continued to perform some shows and now he launched a live video for ‘Dead God’s Son’ which was filmed during the festival season. Marko Hietala stated... Continue Reading →
Last In Line, that is singer Andrew Freeman, bassist Phil Soussan (Ex-Ozzy Osbourne) and the former Dio musicians Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard) and Vinny Appice (Ex-Black Sabbath). The quartet entered the studio a while ago for working on new songs. The result of their effort is now summed up and will be revealed on March... Continue Reading →
Swedish metal powerhouse Mezzrow returns after more than 30 years and launched with ‘Through the Eyes of the Ancient Gods’ a new song. The powerful trash anthem can be watched here: https://youtu.be/R_9RKWat8bc The song is the appetizer for the bands second album ‘Summon Thy Demons’ which will be released on April 21st, 2023 and will... Continue Reading →
Belgium thrash metal force Schizophrenia announced an EP with cover versions for February 10th, 2023. After having unveiled ‘Maze of Torment’ from Morbid Angel the band launched with Slayer’s ‘Necrophiliac’ a next single. Vocalist and bassist Ricky Mandozzi comments: "Slayer has always been one of our main influences so it was an easy choice to... Continue Reading →
After Swedish metal group Sister Sin disbanded in 2015 singer Liv Jagrell started with Liv Sin a new band. Premiering in 2016 with ‘Follow Me’ the band unleashed their sophomore album ‘Burning Sermons’ in 2019. Another three years late the next record will hit the shelves, a longplayer called ‘KaliYuga’. The band’s third longplayer features... Continue Reading →
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Roadrunner Records, the label arranged an all-star session, an event that took place on December 15th, 2005 at Nokia Theater in New York City. A total of 57 musicians, representing 45 bands performed a huge number of songs with Joey Jordison of Slipknot, Robb Flynn of Machine Head, Dino... 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 →
It was 2012 when Thin Lizzy members Scott Gorham, Damon Johnson, Marco Mendoza and Ricky Warwick started writing new songs. Out of respect for Phil Lynott (R.I.P.) and due to the fact that Darren Wharton and Brian Downey were not interested in recording new music, the quartet started releasing new songs under the moniker of... Continue Reading →
The region around Ljungby is sadly known to metal fans, as the name is closely connected with the tragic bus accident in 1986, which took the life of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton (R.I.P.). Fortunately, however, there are also positive thoughts that come to mind when you hear about this place between Malmö and Stockholm. This... Continue Reading →
Captain Ahab is a protagonist in Herman Melville's novel 'Moby Dick' and inspired a young metal band from Heidelberg, Germany when they were looking for a name for their metal adventure. The whole process took place almost 20 years ago and Ahab, the metal band, was born. The southern German metal enthusiasts premiered in 2006... Continue Reading →
One is tempted to say: Once again every year. Of course this is true when it comes to Lemmyversary in Hamburg. However, the traditional Lemmy Kilmister memorial concert had to be canceled the past two years. Even if Motörizer from Kiel, as the initiators of the metal memorial party had tried everything, the pandemic-related restrictions... Continue Reading →
Today's musical journey takes us from Germany via Sweden to Finland and ends in Switzerland. Well, actually the way leads to Hamburg's Große Freiheit 36, the location where four well known bands celebrate the end of a one month lasting tour. Translating the countries into bands, it means that tonight we will see Nailed To... Continue Reading →
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