My World of Music – est. 2013
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 →
Don Felder is a renowned musician who played an important role when it comes to the legendary Eagles. The guitarist and songwriter joined the band in 1974 and co-wrote timeless classics like “Hotel California.” Felder has also released three solo albums, beginning with the 1983 debut, "Airborne". It took a while before the sophomore record,... Continue Reading →
Rivers Of Nihil, a band from Reading, Pennsylvania, was founded in 2009, and their debut album dates to 2013. Three more releases came out after that, including "The Work," which was released in 2021. Four years later, the band returns with their latest effort, a self-titled album. A self-titled album is often the first one... Continue Reading →
The new album from the Berlin-based rock collective Kadavar is an interesting one, showcasing new facets of the band's musical style. "I Just Want to Be a Sound" is the title of the band's seventh album, which now operates as a four-piece. Kadavar is known for retro-inspired rock music with musical roots in the '70s.... Continue Reading →
The Ossuary hail from Italy and "Requiem for the Sun" is already their fourth release to date. The newest effort features eight songs, and the trio continues their heavy rock journey. "Sacrifice" sets the scene, giving an idea of what to expect for those who have listened to the band before. The slower-paced opener is... Continue Reading →
Onslaught is looking back at the bands that influenced their music and paying homage to them with the second part of the "Origins of Aggression" release. A guy from Cleveland, Ohio, had a similar idea. Athenar, the driving force behind Midnight, recorded an album with two of his own songs and cover versions of the... Continue Reading →
Thrash metal is often associated with the Bay Area, and for good reason. However, the East Coast metal scene, featuring bands like Anthrax and Overkill, should not be forgotten while thrash metal also began to grow in popularity in Europe and the UK. One of the first UK bands in this genre is Onslaught. The... Continue Reading →
Former Type O Negative/Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly and guitarist and riff writer Dan Lorenzo (Hades/Non-Fiction) founded Patriarchs In Black at the end of 2021. Their debut single ‘Demon of Regret’ was released in January 2022 and the full album ‘Reach For The Scars’ was released in July 2022. Their second album ‘My Veneration’ was released... Continue Reading →
Unantastbar is a punk rock band that hails from Brixen, South Tyrol. Since their start in 2004, the band has provided high-energy punk rock for more than two decades. To celebrate this anniversary, the band released a live album called "Wir Leben Laut. Live." Their connected studio release, "Wir Leben Laut", was the band's first... Continue Reading →
Danish rock/metal powerhouse Volbeat will launch their new album “God of Angels Trust” on June 6th, 2025 and with “Time Will Heal” a next song has been revealed. Here is the video: https://youtu.be/BosqzxWf-Yc?si=FxsRridkRtLVrmt2 Photo: Brittany Bowman Tracklist: Devils are Awake By a Monster’s Hand Acid Rain Demonic Depression In the Barn of the Goat Giving Birth... Continue Reading →
Formed in 1994, Skunk Anansie is one of the most influential alternative rock bands of the 90s. Skin, Ave and Cass are the core of the band, and it is Skin, the singer, who is the face of the group, who had a big hit in 1997 with "Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)". The... Continue Reading →
The Nashville-based melodic rock band Giant is back with a new album. The band, which launched with the great longplayers such as “Last of the Runaways” and “Time to Burn,” now presents “Stand and Deliver.” After listening to the songs on their sixth album, I must say that Giant stand and deliver. "Stand and Deliver"... Continue Reading →
The Haunted are one of the veteran bands from Gothenburg that have contributed to a special sound coming out of Sweden's second largest city. Their sound incorporates the melodic death metal vibe of the early mid-90s, but The Haunted always had a solid portion of thrash metal integrated into their music. From their furious 1998... Continue Reading →
It's not the easiest thing to predict what Watari will deliver when they announce a new album. Too many influences are what Kärtsy Hatakka and his bandmates embed in their songs, but one thing is for sure. What comes from Watari is exciting and vibrant music, made with creativity and passion. The Finnish crossover band... Continue Reading →
Listening to "Bad Choices" is actually a good choice and fans of bands like The Hellacopters and D-A-D. should have this Finnish group on their radar. The name of this band - Rokets. Rokets started in 2017 and rather quickly gained some attention in the Nordic and Baltic countries. The first EP was called "Speed... Continue Reading →
Markus' Heavy Music Blog 