My World of Music – est. 2013
I have followed Paradise Lost since their early days. The iconic "Gothic" album, the band's second release, was a milestone achievement and a springboard for them. Their harsh death metal created a fascination because it was different from what we had heard from Scandinavian bands and Tampa death metal groups. Even that early, Paradise Lost... Continue Reading →
One of the bands that has gained momentum in recent years is Heretoir from Germany. The three-piece band from Augsburg, Bavaria, adds a strong emotional impact to their music, making their albums a great listening experience. Two years after launching “Nightsphere, ” the band returns with their next album, “Solastalgia.” The group has found the... Continue Reading →
Today, Brooklyn hardcore legends Biohazard release their explosive new single“Death of Me” from their upcoming album 'Divided We Fall,' their first studio release in over a decade, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. Reuniting the original lineup, the album delivers a blistering statement of unity amid chaos. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed,... Continue Reading →
Alternative rock with a punk attitude — that's Donots for more than 30 years. The band premiered in 1994 and has released numerous albums. To celebrate three decades of Donots, the band played shows in 2024. Some took place in smaller clubs, while others happened in bigger venues. All were sweaty and featured excellent music... Continue Reading →
Ritual is a German band. Founded in 2005, they released three albums and a few singles before disbanding in 2012. Although the band members focused on different projects, their friendship remained. As with some other bands, live shows sparked renewed excitement, and this was the case with Ritual as well. Ten years after disbanding, the... Continue Reading →
The Rasmus was founded in 1994 when four kids started making music together. They released their debut album in 1996, but not many people outside of Finland took notice of the alternative rockers. Everything changed dramatically with the release of “Dead Letters,” and especially with the single “In the Shadows.” The song and album catapulted... Continue Reading →
Sweet Savage is a band with a long history. Founded in Belfast in 1979, they were part of the first generation of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM). Ray Haller and Vivian Campbell were the band's original members, and Haller is still part of Sweet Savage. The band went through different and sometimes... Continue Reading →
Year of the Goat, based in Norrköping, are back with a new album. "Trivia Goddess" is the title of their fourth album, following the 2019 release of "Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis." Thomas Eriksson and his bandmates have created another rocking milestone, this time with ten mystic songs. Their sound is rooted in 60s and 70s... Continue Reading →
Today, Markus' Heavy Music Blog features and embraces music outside the usual rock and metal framework. However, Jan Delay's roots might be a bit more similar to those of some heavier bands. Delay is one of the pioneers of the Hamburg hip-hop scene. At the time, that scene was highly creative, with a rebellious mindset... Continue Reading →
It's time for some metalcore tonight! A couple of days ago, Bleed From Within kicked off their European/UK tour in Antwerp, Belgium, and tonight, they will perform at Docks in Hamburg. They're joined on the road by two additional bands: After The Burial and Great American Ghost. The show starts early tonight. Great American Ghost... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Hanover, Germany, Fargo is one of the pioneers of hard rock in Germany. The band formed in 1973 and released four albums before disbanding. A reunion took place in 2016, and the band's discography was expanded with the addition of two studio albums. With two founding members still on board—Peter Ladwig and Peter... Continue Reading →
The new album from Between the Buried and Me is titled “The Blue Nowhere.” It is the band's eleventh release and their first with InsideOut Music. No one expects catchy, easygoing music from the band, and indeed, “The Blue Nowhere” is also a challenging release. The band recorded songs that provide listeners with 71 minutes... Continue Reading →
The foundation of Daughtry dates back to 2006, when Chris Daughtry started the band and released the self-titled debut album. Daughtry was successful right away, achieving four-times platinum status in the US. In 2004, "Shock to the System (Part One)" hit the shelves, and it was only a matter of time before Part 2 was... Continue Reading →
The Houston, Texas-based metal band Helstar has returned with a new album. "The Devil's Masquerade" is the band's 11th studio album and once again brings together the driving forces of James Rivera (vocals) and Larry Barragan (guitars). The two founding members teamed up with Michael Lewis (drums), Garrick Smith (bass), and Alan DeLeon Jr. (guitars)... Continue Reading →
Arjen Lucassen is a renowned musician from the Netherlands. Born in The Hague, the multi-instrumentalist began his career in the band Bodine before achieving initial success with Vengeance. Although rooted in lighthearted hard rock, Lucassen's talent was evident, especially on the "Arabia" album. Since then, Lucassen has had an international career, delivering stunning music through... Continue Reading →
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