My World of Music – est. 2013
Skindred has always been a joy to listen to, whether on record or on stage. While their live performances carry an unmatched intensity, their studio albums also deliver pure enjoyment from start to finish. Following the release of “Smile” in 2023, the band returns with their latest studio album, “You Got This,” continuing their signature... Continue Reading →
Hardline started out as a sort of supergroup featuring Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo, and Todd Jensen, as well as brothers Johnny and Joey Gioeli. The band was founded in 1991 by the Gioeli brothers. Now, 35 years later, Hardline’s lineup has evolved, with Johnny Gioeli as the sole remaining founding member. This shift has not... Continue Reading →
Among progressive metal albums, few stir as much tension between anticipation and apprehension as a new release from Crimson Glory. Regarded as one of the genre’s most influential '80s bands, the Florida-based group set high standards with their self-titled debut and the landmark follow-up, “Transcendence. " While "Strange and Beautiful" proved to be a more... Continue Reading →
The end has come... long revered and widely acclaimed heavy metal giants Spirit Adrift have released their sixth and final album, “Infinite Illumination,” today via 20 Buck Spin. Bookending a monumental decade+ long run, the band's bittersweet swan song is marked by one of their most ambitious and crushing records to date. Spirit Adrift mastermind... Continue Reading →
As Everything Unfolds is a UK-based band formed in 2013 by Adam Kerr and the band's former vocalist and guitarist, Alex Paton. While their music may have flown under the radar for some people, the band's steady rise has proven noteworthy. After releasing two EPs that laid the groundwork for their debut album, “Within Each... Continue Reading →
The start of 2026 seems to be all about excellent guitarists, at least in terms of the live shows I've attended. First there was Smith/Kotzen, then Michael Schenker, and tonight it's the turn of German guitar wizard Axel Rudi Pell — all renowned names in the rock and metal community. Accompanying Pell and his bandmates... Continue Reading →
Örebro, Sweden, is the home of renowned two-piece stoner rock outfit Truckfighters, formed in 2001. The band has returned with a compelling new studio album, “Masterflow”, marking their first full-length release in a decade. After what they describe as a 'long, long hiatus', founding members Ozo and Dango returned to the studio to record the... Continue Reading →
One band that has gained serious momentum in recent years is The Neptune Power Federation. Hailing from Australia, the group has evolved into a powerful force in expressive rock music, driven by a rebellious spirit. They made their debut in 2012 with “Mano a Satano”, and have continued to raise the bar with each release... Continue Reading →
Vomitory are one of the enduring pillars of Scandinavian death metal. Formed in 1989, the band released their ferocious debut album, “Raped in Their Own Blood”, in 1996. After two ground-breaking releases, they signed with Metal Blade Records, a significant step forward in their career, before ultimately disbanding in 2013.In 2018, founding members Urban and... Continue Reading →
New York death metal institution Immolation return with their new album, “Descent”, the band’s 12^(th) studio release and the follow-up to 2022’s “Act of God”. As with their previous work, Immolation deliver a relentlessly brutal record, which is immediately evident in the blistering opener, “These Vengeful Winds”. This track makes it clear that Immolation's intensity... Continue Reading →
Metal Church are among the greats of heavy metal, with their early albums being true classics of powerful US metal. Following the release of “Congregation of Annihilation”, the future of this iconic band appeared uncertain. However, bandleader Kurdt Vanderhoof managed to breathe new life into the band. A big part of this revival comes down... Continue Reading →
If you glance at the cover artwork of “Hymns From the Hills,” you might expect a dungeon-and-dragons-inspired metal album, but that assumption would be misleading. Poison Ruïn, a punk rock band from Philadelphia, deliver something entirely different with their third full-length release. While the artwork may not reflect the album’s sound, it plays an essential... Continue Reading →
Munich’s Keep It Low Festival is back in full force for 2026, and the line-up keeps getting heavier. Set for October 9th and 10th at Backstage Munich, Germany, the festival once again brings together a stacked bill of fuzz, doom and psychedelic rock, built for loud amps and long nights! New additions include Norway’s breakout... Continue Reading →
Following the release of their much-acclaimed EP „Celestial“ earlier this year via Reigning Phoenix Music, Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal return with new visuals. Today, the band presents an official lyric video for the haunting EP closing track “Everlasting MMXXVI”. Blending strong melodies with dynamic intensity, “Everlasting MMXXVI” stands out as both powerful and... Continue Reading →
Michael Sweet is best known as the frontman and singer of Stryper. With “The Master Plan”, Sweet launches a new solo album that is not rooted in metal. Instead, “The Master Plan” is a rock album that mainly features acoustic moments. It is a spiritual and personal album that Sweet has wanted to make for... Continue Reading →
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