My World of Music – est. 2013
Bloodhunter was founded in 2008 and released their self-titled debut album in 2014. The band plays melodic death metal and is clearly inspired by the Gothenburg sound. I was reminded of bands like Arch Enemy, which might have to do with the fact that they also have a female singer. Since 2012, Diva Satanica provides... Continue Reading →
Soulburn emerged from the ashes of Asphyx in 1996, took a few years off, and returned in 2013. The Dutch metal band has released four full-length albums, with "Noah's D'ark" being their most recent. With “Quantifying Cosmic Doom,” the band's fifth studio album, they have a surprising new sound. Soulburn has always developed their sound,... Continue Reading →
“Temple Of The Absurd is alive. And it feels right,” the band announced in February 2026, marking their return. Shortly thereafter, singer Sabina Classen explained: “Some things just lie dormant, waiting for the right moment to wake up again. The songs, the friendship, the energy—it all feels amazingly familiar.” The band owes this comeback to... Continue Reading →
It was the announcement of the year. Four-fifths of the King Diamond lineup that recorded the legendary "Them" album reunited and started working on new material. As soon as this news spread, excitement in the metal world was palpable. Mikkey Dee, Pete Blakk, Andy La Rocque, and bassist Hal Patino joined forces with Nils K.... Continue Reading →
For over four decades, Rachel Bolan’s pulsating bass has delivered the groove of Skid Row. Now, a solo album brings the punk spirit of the bassist to the forefront. "Gargoyle of the Garden State" is Bolan's first solo release and contains eleven brimming rock songs. While Skid Row is Bolan’s outlet for his passion for... Continue Reading →
The Swedish melodic metal band Cyhra is launching a new longplayer titled "Requiem for a Pipe Dream" . It is the band's fourth studio album and contains eleven new songs. Cyhra was founded in 2016 by Jake E. and Jesper Strömblad. The band focuses on melodic and modern-sounding metal, combining In Flames-style riffing with candy-sweet... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Germany, Midnight Rider is a band whose musical roots can be found in the late '70s/early '80s. They started in 2004, but didn't release a debut album until 2017. These days, the band is launching their third album, “Limited Infinity,” which follows “Beyond the Blood Red Horizon”. Midnight Rider has undergone some lineup... Continue Reading →
When it comes to hard rock in the late 70s and 80s, Rainbow are one of the icons. Founded by Ritchie Blackmore after he left Deep Purple, Rainbow evolved from a solo project into an iconic band that continues to influence rock music to this day. Line-up stability was never a strong point for the... Continue Reading →
The Stadtpark Open Air is a series of live shows held in one of the most beautiful parks in Hamburg. Located in the northern part of the city, the open-air shows are special due to their unique atmosphere in a natural environment. Bands like Dream Theater and Alice Cooper have played there, and later this... Continue Reading →
I first listened closely to Jared James Nichols's music back in 2018. He was the special guest on the L.A. Guns tour, which brought them to Leiden in The Netherlands. Back then, it was already impressive what the singer/guitarist brought to the stage, and the audience's enthusiastic reaction spoke volumes. Eight years later, Nichols is... Continue Reading →
June begins with a couple of unusual releases from bands that prioritize creativity and identity. Voivod is launching their "Symphonique" album, and Blood Incantation is releasing their next stunning longplayer, "All Gates Open." The new album is an Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which suggests that it is a different type of release. "All Gates Open"... Continue Reading →
When Voivod started in the early '80s and released the album “War and Pain” in 1984, who would have thought that these metal punks would play a live show with a symphonic orchestra and release a live album of the event? People would have thought you were crazy. But the beauty of life is that... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Germany, Madsen is one of the most well-established indie rock bands. Their name, based on the family name of three of the band members, has come to mean quality music, anthemic songs, and meaningful lyrics. Now, with more than twenty years in the industry, the band is launching a new album, "Smile", featuring... Continue Reading →
The Boys from Heaven were founded in 2017 and hail from Copenhagen, Denmark. They premiered in 2020 with an album called "The Great Discovery", followed by a second studio album entitled "The Descendant". A few weeks ago, the band released their latest album, “The Wanderer”, featuring ten new songs. Boys From Heaven are fully committed... Continue Reading →
It’s been a while since the gothic glam rock band The 69 Eyes released new material. Their latest studio album came out in 2023, followed by a couple of non-album singles. With “I Survive,” the Finnish glam rockers unveil a new EP featuring four songs. The title track kicks off the release and is a... Continue Reading →
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