My World of Music – est. 2013
I was really looking forward to the sophomore release from Starlight Ritual. I was impressed by the band’s debut, “Sealed in Starlight”, which featured some great epic metal, so my expectations for “Rogue Angels” were rather high. Unfortunately, the new album can’t quite compete with the debut, and the Canadians from Montreal haven’t managed to... Continue Reading →
Wings Of Steel, the moniker sounds like a heavy metal band, and they are one. Founded in Los Angeles, California in 2019, the band released a debut album called "Gates of Twilight" which, unfortunately, I missed. The second album from the denim and steel metallers is now available in record stores. The new offering is... Continue Reading →
The announcement of a new Paradox album is always an exciting moment, as the band has released several excellent metal records. It all started in 1987 when Paradox debuted with the stunning album "Product of Imagination." At the time, the band was sometimes considered the German equivalent of bands like Metallica, and their momentum continued... Continue Reading →
Canada's hard rocking metallers Starlight Ritual have revealed a first song from their upcoming second album "Rogue Angels", scheduled for October 31st 2025 via High Roller Records. A video clip for the track "On The Run" is available here: https://youtu.be/-ga3IN642Kg?si=4Mzq7qeQ5F05pLqh
German Thrash Metal institution Paradox has premiered a first song from the upcoming new album "Mysterium", set for release on September 26th 2025 via High Roller Records. A lyric video for the track "Kholat" is available here: https://youtu.be/5BdgZMnOBNk?si=2Wt7XYMrtc4lA6mV "Mysterium" is the ninth studio album by Paradox and marks a special milestone in the band’s 44-year history,... Continue Reading →
Inhuman Condition was established by two former members of Massacre: Taylor Nordberg and Jeramie Kling. After leaving the death metal flagship in 2020, the duo founded this new death metal powerhouse, recruiting Terry Butler, another death metal veteran, to join them. The trio made their debut with 'Rat°God' in 2021, and despite the challenges of... Continue Reading →
The sound of "Walk the Shadows" might be surprising to some listeners, but if you've listened to the previous album, "We Shall Overcome," you'll notice some elements that become much more dominant on the latest Lord Vigo album. However, it was not to be expected that the band would move on so consequentially in a... Continue Reading →
Teaser Sweet is a Swedish band led by Therese Damberg and her brother Marcus. The duo, together with former bassist Christoffer Cardell, started the band in 2013 and it was Kalle Krantz who completed the line-up. The guys have recorded three full length albums and one EP, which means they have been pretty productive over... Continue Reading →
Berlin-based speed metal enthusiasts Indian Nightmare have released a new EP called "Banished Into Endless Chaos". The three-track effort follows the 2019 album "By Ancient Force" and bridges the time until the third longplayer will hit the shelves later in 2025. "Banished Into Endless Chaos" also introduces the band's new frontman Jaguars Claw, who is... Continue Reading →
Bergen, Norway is a city that is not only known for a lot of rainy days, but also has a very well established music scene. Bergen is very well known as one of the epicenters of Norwegian black metal, but there are also other metal genres that claim some attention. One of them is Morax.... Continue Reading →
Toronto, Ontario is the home base of Sacrifice. The Canadian thrash metal force has been at the forefront of Canadian heavy metal since their debut album "Torment in Fire" was released in 1986.After putting out four full length albums, the band disbanded in 1993, but reunited in 2006. It was the original lineup that released... Continue Reading →
Indian Nightmare, hailing from Berlin, Germany, released their second album “By Ancient Force” five years ago. Now they are back with a new EP called “Banished Into Endless Chaos” which will be released in February 21st, 2025 via High Roller Records. “We always like to add new flavours but keep the essence of what we do,” explains... Continue Reading →
Canadian thrash metal veterans Sacrifice have unveiled a first song called “Antidote of Poison”, coming from the new album “Volume Six” which will be launched on January 24th, 2025 via High Roller Records. "All original four members are on 'Volume Six'," comments vocalist/guitarist Rob Urbinati. "We are very fortunate that we are all still into doing this.... Continue Reading →
It happened in 2006 in Santiago, Chile that a band was formed that released two albums to date. Capilla Ardiente is the name of this band and their first release was "Bravery, Truth and the Endless Darkness". That was ten years ago, while the sophomore effort followed just before the pandemic put things on hold... Continue Reading →
What actually looks like a mixture of the Wasteland Warriors area at the W:O:A and the cover of Lizzy Borden's "Menace to Society" release is actually the new artwork of Swedish metal formation Helvetets Port. "Warlords" is the title of their latest release and fortunately the music is much better than the artwork - and... Continue Reading →
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