My World of Music – est. 2013
Sepultura are undoubtedly one of the most important thrash metal bands. The Brazilian metal force was founded in 1984 and made its debut in 1996 with the "Morbid Visions" album. I remember the first reviews of the album in the German metal media, which on the one hand showed appreciation for this untamed thrash metal,... Continue Reading →
Belligerence is a young band from Berlin, Germany. Johan, Richard and Carlos released their first demo as Belligerence in 2023. "The Wretched" was the springboard for the guys to work on an EP that was released a few weeks ago. "Eschaton Foretold" is the title of the band's latest effort and it features blistering death... Continue Reading →
It is rare to find artwork that matches the music and lyrics as well as this release from Denmark. Lifesick release their fourth album these days and some lost souls surround the castaway. This illustration is symbolic for an album that starts with a song called "Death Wish". "Loved by None, Hated by All" is... Continue Reading →
There seems to be a wave of dark rock heralding the dark season in the northern hemisphere. Bands like Unto Others and Neon Nightmare have just released their latest albums, and a few days later, Swedish rockers Tribulation have added another moment of darkness to the mix. Tribulation was formed in 2004 in Arvika, Sweden... Continue Reading →
An aura of the unknown surrounds a new project called Neon Nightmare. Who is the driving force behind this band is an unsolved mystery and let's wait and see how soon a name(s) will be revealed. What can be said though is that whoever is behind Neon Nightmare is a big Type O' Negative fan.It... Continue Reading →
Frontiers Music's portfolio includes a number of collaborations between well-known musicians, some of which have been initiated by the label. The latest collaboration is between singer Casandra Carson (Paralandra) and guitar wizard George Lynch, resulting in an album called "Garden of Earthly Delights". The lead single from the album is also the opener for "Garden... Continue Reading →
Kings Of Mercia - Is it a band? Is it a project? It might be a combination of both, but it's definitely a collaboration of well-known musicians with a passion for hard rock sounds. Fates Warning mastermind Jim Matheos, who started writing songs that didn't really fit Fates Warning or any of the other projects... Continue Reading →
Pøltergeist, this band name doesn't sound familiar to me. I've never heard of this band before and when I received the album I was expecting one of those ambitious young metalcore bands, but I was completely wrong. The trio hail from Vancouver, Canada and "Nachtmusik" is the title of their new album. The German-titled record... Continue Reading →
Muscle flexing in musical terms is what Fit For An Autopsy are doing with their new album "The Nothing That Is". "The Nothing That Is" is the seventh studio album from the New Jersey-based deathcore specialists, following the highly successful "On What The Future Holds". Fit For An Autopsy's latest effort comes via Nuclear Blast... Continue Reading →
In the midst of the pandemic, a band emerged with a stunning debut album. "Access All Worlds" is the title of this release and it's Iotunn from Denmark who unleashed this excellent album. The guys had an EP out called "The Wizard Fails" before the full length debut, but it was "Access Al Worlds" that... Continue Reading →
Devin Townsend is a name that is well known in the metal world, as he was the leader of Strapping Young Lad, had the Devin Townsend Project and was a major contributor to Casualties Of Cool. With 'PowerNerd', the Canadian music enthusiast releases a new longplayer that in some ways shows the musical heritage of... Continue Reading →
Bright & Black will return to the stage in May 2025, bringing their groundbreaking orchestral performance to some of Europe’s most stunning venues and concert houses. Bright & Black have been pushing the boundaries of metal and classical music with their debut, “The Album”, and a hugely successful first tour in 2024, which saw sold... Continue Reading →
The Spirit formed in 2015 and released their debut album two years later. "Sounds from the Vortex" marked a starting point for the band. The first record also brought The Spirit to the attention of AOP Records, and after inking a deal, the second album was released. "Cosmic Terror" helped the band to expand their... Continue Reading →
Richmond, Virginia is the home of Enforced, a metal band that started in 2016 and released a furious debut album with 'At the Walls'. To date, the guys have released three studio albums, and after 'War Remains' hit the shelves in 2023, it's an EP that showcases some new songs from the US powerhouse. "A... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Greece, Triumpher are one of the most exciting new bands in heavy metal. Formed in 2019, it was their debut album "Storming the Walls" that caused a stir in the metal community, and now it's their second album that catapults the band to the top. "Spirit Invictus" is the title of a masterpiece... Continue Reading →
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