My World of Music – est. 2013
The only thing Wild Rose and V.B.O. have in common is vocalist Francesco Cavalieri. Beyond that, the two projects occupy entirely different musical territory. V.B.O. - short for Vice Business Only - has virtually nothing to do with metal, or even with the melodic hard rock that fans may associate with Wild Rose. That much becomes... Continue Reading →
Heavy metal has enjoyed a long and successful history in Japan. While the country's passionate fans have helped sustain the scene for decades, bands such as Loudness and Anthem have stood among the leading names in Japanese heavy metal since the mid-1980s. Now, a younger generation is carrying that tradition forward. Formed in 2016, Coven... Continue Reading →
It seems like an era may be coming to an end. Industrial metal pioneers Ministry have announced Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery) as what is expected to be their final studio album. The record is scheduled for release on October 30 through Cleopatra Records. At the same time, Al Jourgensen and the band have unveiled... Continue Reading →
Jim Matheos' creative drive shows no signs of slowing down. Beyond his main band, Fates Warning, Matheos has been involved in a wide range of projects over the years. Alongside O.S.I. and with Tuesday the Sky, he has also collaborated with singers he knows exceptionally well. His work with former Fates Warning vocalist John Arch... Continue Reading →
Madball are among the pioneers of New York City hardcore. With roots dating back to 1988, the band has become one of the defining names of East Coast hardcore. Originally formed as a side project connected to Agnostic Front in the late '80s, Madball has grown into a true institution within the scene. Now the... Continue Reading →
In Extremo ranks among the great innovators of modern music history: As the first band to fuse medieval instruments, archaic power, and raw rock energy, they have created a genre of their own—uncompromising, unmistakable, and defining the style for decades. And anyone who has seen In Extremo live knows: This band doesn’t just build stages—it... Continue Reading →
Thrash metal pioneers Forbidden are proud to announce their new, self-titled album, which will be released on October 23 via BLKIIBLK and marks the band’s first full-length album since 2010. To celebrate the announcement and give fans a sneak peek, Forbidden are releasing their new single “Psyclops” along with an official music video which you... Continue Reading →
When The Transformers: The Movie premiered in theaters in 1986, it did not become the box-office success many had hoped for. The soundtrack also fell short of commercial expectations, despite featuring several memorable songs that would later develop a loyal following. Now, nearly 40 years later, Reigning Phoenix Music and Hasbro revisit the classic with The Transformers: The... Continue Reading →
Ohio-based instrumental post-rock outfit If These Trees Could Talk return with their fourth studio album, The Hidden Hand. Formed in Akron in 2005, the band has built a reputation for crafting thoughtful instrumental records that, in a broad sense, will appeal to fans of bands like Long Distance Calling. The new album features nine tracks and once again... Continue Reading →
For more than two decades, Tasmania’s Psycroptic have been a respected force in technical death metal. Formed in West Hobart in 1999, the band released its debut, The Isle of Disenchantment, in 2001. Now, with The Pulse of Annihilation, Psycroptic deliver their ninth studio album and their first release through Metal Blade Records. Across nine tracks, the... Continue Reading →
The collective is back. With Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry, and Tommy Henriksen leading the charge, Hollywood Vampires return in great fashion. Recorded at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival in 2018, Hollywood Vampires – Live at Montreux Jazz Festival captures the band at the height of its powers and stands as an impressive live document celebrating... Continue Reading →
Following two successful editions, FULL METAL MAYRHOFEN will return to Austria's Zillertal region from March 29 to April 3, 2027. Set against the backdrop of snow-covered peaks, traditional mountain huts, and the Alpine scenery surrounding Mayrhofen, the festival once again combines live metal performances with winter sports and a mountain holiday experience. Advance ticket sales are now open.... Continue Reading →
After releasing Shock in 2019, Tesla took their time before returning with a new studio album. Seven years after their last collection of original material, the band is back with Homage - an album that lives up to its name in every possible way. The title couldn't be more fitting. Homage is a tribute to the songs and artists that... Continue Reading →
Day two of March Börner Open Air gets underway, and the temperatures are even higher than on the opening day. The festival kicks off with a trio of bands—Edelgift!, Der Butterwegge, and Elfmorgen—before German punk veterans Rantanplan take the stage. With Rantanplan, ska punk returns to MBOA. The band delivers a tight 40-minute set and... Continue Reading →
Today, we’re visiting the Match Börner Open Air in Norderstedt, part of the greater Hamburg metropolitan area, for the very first time. Established in 2022, the festival has grown steadily over the past few years. While its early editions featured a diverse lineup blending pop, rock, and heavier acts, the festival has since developed a... Continue Reading →
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