My World of Music – est. 2013
Cold Slither is an interesting project because it brings a fictional band to life. Reigning Phoenix Music has teamed up with Hasbro to make the band a reality, bringing them out of the G.I. Joe universe and into the real world. Zartan, Ripper, Torch and Buzzer have suddenly launched a real album full of thunderous... Continue Reading →
Innerwish return with "The Enemy Inside," a spine-tingling ride through the shadowy world of espionage, laced with thunderous riffs and an irresistible groove that will burrow deep into your brain. With lyrics inspired by the moral complexities of spy life - most notably portrayed in Steven Spielberg’s “Munich” - the new single fuses classic heavy... Continue Reading →
'Heather & Hearth' is Phantom Spell's second studio album. Although it seems to be a band, it is actually a one-man project. It is the outlet for Kyle McNeill's musical creativity. Following the 2022 debut album, “Immortal’s Requiem”, the stunning sophomore release is now available. Released again through Cruz del Sur, the album marks the... Continue Reading →
"Fires on the Mountainside" is the second album from American metal band Fer De Lance. The band first gained attention in 2022 with the release of their debut album, “The Hyperborean” . In 2025, the band built on the buzz around their debut album and shipped “Fires on the Mountainside” to record stores. The four-piece... Continue Reading →
Ashes Of Ares was founded in Newburgh, New York in 2012 by two well-known musicians. Former Iced Earth singer Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales (also formerly of Iced Earth) started the band, which released a self-titled debut album in 2013. Following “Wall of Souls” and “Emperors and Fools”, the band launched two more records, and... Continue Reading →
Swiss heavy metal act Burning Witches have shared a new track taken from their forthcoming studio album, entitled Inquisition, which is slated for release on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records! Following the previously released album title track, this second single brings a powerful mix of classic heavy metal riffs and hard rock grooves to... Continue Reading →
It took Motorjesus a little longer than expected to get started on their newest album, “Streets of Fire”, which faced a delayed release due to technical production issues. Originally scheduled for release in June, the album is now hitting the shelves in July, and it seems that it was worth the wait. With the tank... Continue Reading →
Amorphis have released their new single ‘Bones,’ a powerful preview of their upcoming album ‘Borderland’, set for release on September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. In contrast to the album’s first single, ‘Light and Shadow,’ which showcased a more uplifting tone, ‘Bones’ dives into darker, heavier territory. Emerging from the mythical depths of Finland’s... Continue Reading →
GRAMMY® Award winning bassist David Ellefson (Ex-Megadeth) and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and are set to release their highly anticipated second album “Unbreakable” out on August 15, 2025, via Rat Pak Records. The duo Ellefson-Soto is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi on drums and... Continue Reading →
I guess I’m not the only one whose first connection with Diamond Head's music was through Metallica's cover of 'Am I Evil', which directed the spotlight onto the UK metal pioneers. It still took me a while to explore Diamond Head's music further, but I became truly attached to it when they supported Saxon on... Continue Reading →
After setting the tone with ‘It Takes Two To Tango’, ‘Time To Listen’ and ‘Hellbreaker’, Dirkschneider & The Old Gang (DATOG) unveil their most heartfelt release yet: ‘Strangers In Paradise’. ‘Strangers In Paradise’ is a true goosebump-inducing rock ballad that gets under your skin - an extraordinary song in every respect. Manuela’s soulful voice opens... Continue Reading →
In a way, it feels like Wytch Hazel has been around for ages, and 14 years is a long time. However, it feels like the guys have been in business much longer, which might be based on their music. Wytch Hazel's musical inspiration can be found in the early days of the New Wave of... Continue Reading →
The Polish metal band Crystal Viper formed in 2003 and has released numerous albums since then. The most recent studio release came out in 2024 and was titled 'The Silver Key'. The album was promoted with a tour through Europe, and some of the shows were recorded. These recordings now serve as the foundation for... Continue Reading →
Iron Savior return with a powerful new take on their classic "Walls Of Fire," delivering the explosive energy of the original with modern production and renewed precision. Rigid riffs, driving rhythms and epic melodies make this re-recording a perfect fit alongside fan favourites like "Heavy Metal Never Dies" and "The Landing," proving once again why... Continue Reading →
Following the previously-released, epic solo track, "Advent", by Gus G., the iconic guitarist and founding Firewind member has teamed up with exceptional singer Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, ex-Michael Schenker Group a.o.) for not just an extensive European tour and festival appearances, but also the brand new video single "My Premonition"! Gus G. comments:"It's been a while... Continue Reading →
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