My World of Music – est. 2013
Mr. Big are one of the greats when it comes to hard rock music. Formed in 1988, the band had a huge hit with 'Lean Into It', including the number one single 'To Be With You'. After the first era ended in 2002, the band returned in 2009 in the original line-up. The band immediately... Continue Reading →
The German melodic death metal outfit Act Of Creation made their debut in 2010 with "Secret Memories of a Forced Fate", and it didn't take long for them to unveil their sophomore album. With 'Moments to Remain', the latest album is now ready for delivery this summer. The band's latest effort contains nine songs plus... Continue Reading →
"Inspired by a term used in botany, 'Radicant' describes organisms that create their roots gradually as they advance, allowing species to mobilise, adapt and grow on any surface"; this is how the label information for The Radicant begins. It not only perfectly describes the name of Vincent Cavanagh's solo outlet, but also echoes in the... Continue Reading →
Time flies when you are having fun. This came to mind when I remembered that Amorphis' seminal album "Tales from the Thousand Lakes" was released 3 years ago. Wow. To celebrate this milestone, the band has re-recorded the album in the line-up we already know from the "Queen Of Time" album. The guys went to... Continue Reading →
There are quite a few projects and solo releases involving Amorphis musicians these days. While a couple of guys contributed to The Eternal's latest release, it is bass player Olli-Pekka Laine who releases an album with his solo project Octoploid. Formed in 2022, "Beyond the Aeons" is the debut album with the bass player in... Continue Reading →
British prog rockers Marillion played three different shows at Center Parcs, Port Zélande in the Netherlands from March 17th to March 19th. It was the Marillion weekend that offered fans of the band numerous songs from different eras of the band, and it was the second night that put the focus on the "An Hour... Continue Reading →
"Visioning" is already the third album by Patriarchs In Black. The band is the brainchild of Dan Lorenzo and Johnny Kelly. Now these two names are well known and associated with bands like Type O'Negative, Hades and Non-Fiction. What Patriarchs In Black deliver is in a way the common denominator of these bands when it... Continue Reading →
A stunning new album has arrived from Cleveland, Ohio. 200 Stab Wounds are releasing their second full-length, 'Manual Manic Procedures', and what the four-piece have recorded is a sonic blast. Formed in 2019, 200 Stab Wounds are a fairly new band, but you wouldn't know it from listening to the new record. Three years after... Continue Reading →
Psychedelic hard rockers Worshipper were formed in 2014 in Boston, MA. John Brookhouse, Dave Jarvis, Alejandro Necochea and Bob Maloney debuted in 2016 with the album "Shadow Hymns" before "Light in the Wire" hit the shelves in 2019. The new album "One Way Trip" is the next release from Worshipper, who continue their journey through... Continue Reading →
It was in 1988 that Voice took their first steps into the world of rock and metal. The five-piece from Saxony followed their musical heart and although it took a while, the band debuted in 1996 with "Prediction". Three more albums followed before the band went on a hiatus for a few years. Voice raised... Continue Reading →
It came as a bit of a surprise when German metalcore veterans Neaera returned with a new album in 2020. "Neaera" ended a seven-year hiatus and showed a band that was back with a full force. Fortunately, the wait for the next album, "All is Dust", wasn't as long as for the previous release. Four... Continue Reading →
Thrash metal icons Pantera will return to Europe for some shows in early 2025, incl. one show at Sporthalle Alsterdorf in Hamburg: 21 Jan 2025 Helsinki, FI at Ice Hall23 Jan 2025 Stockholm, SE at Hovet24 Jan 2025 Oslo, NO at Spektrum26 Jan 2025 Copenhagen, DK at Royal Arena28 Jan 2025 Amsterdam, NL at AFAS... Continue Reading →
The Warning is not another power metal band as the name might suggest. The Warning is an alternative metal band from Monterrey, Mexico. Three sisters follow their musical passion and formed the band back in 2013. Their first release was an EP called "Escape the Mind" followed by their debut album "XXI Century Blood". Things... Continue Reading →
One of the most important ambassadors of Indian heavy metal is Kryptos. Formed in 1998, the band has gained international attention over the years and has released six long-players. With "Decimator" a new album is on the way. Kryptos' focus is on traditional heavy metal, and cross-references to NWoBHM are embedded in songs like "Fail... Continue Reading →
Introducing a band like Anvil would be like carrying sand to the beach. Everyone knows these guys, who belong to the group of highly respected bands in metal. Relentlessly pursuing their passion for heavy metal, the three-piece band has released a number of studio albums, and "One and Only" is the latest. Robb, Lips and... Continue Reading →
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