My World of Music – est. 2013
"No Life ‘Til Leather: A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All" is a stunning tribute album that makes perfect sense. Firstly, Metallica’s debut album revolutionised heavy metal with its raw, electrifying energy. The metal pioneers spearheaded the Bay Area thrash metal scene and influenced numerous bands. As well as the importance of the album itself,... Continue Reading →
When it comes to progressive metal, Dream Theater is one of the most impressive bands. They are icons of the genre, having been around for a while under the name Majesty in the second half of the '80s, which put them on the metalheads' radar. Their big breakthrough came with the debut album “When Dream... Continue Reading →
The countdown to the release of Megadeth’s final studio album continues with “I Don’t Care” their latest single and video out today (November 14). The uncompromising metal titans teamed with director Keith J Leman for the video which mashes scenes of skate culture with dynamic band performance footage. Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine says about the... Continue Reading →
Music is at its best when it’s authentic, which it is when the artists enjoy their work and are guided by an inner passion. This freedom is often present at the beginning of a career, but also when an artist or band no longer has anything to prove. Rock veterans Cheap Trick belong to the... Continue Reading →
Leave it to the Germans, in this instance Berlin's The Ocean, to keep the eerie darkness but add a layer of labyrinthian musical complexity to their tribute in the shape of the NIN track "Even Deeper". Their fascinating homage is the third single from the companion album "Best of Nine Inch Nails Redux" that will... Continue Reading →
Defecto, a band from Copenhagen, Denmark, have released their newest album, titled "Echoes of Isolation". It is their fourth full-length album, following “Duality”, which was unveiled in 2020. It is also the first album to be released through Frontiers Music, which marks a significant milestone for the band. “Echoes of Isolation” includes nine songs, beginning... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Kotka, Finland, Omnium Gatherum was formed almost three decades ago and has become one of the most important ambassadors of melodic death metal from Finland. Four years after releasing the “Origins” album, the band returns with their tenth studio effort, which has an unusually long title: “May the Bridges We Burn Light Us... Continue Reading →
Steve Morse is best known for his time with classic rock pioneers Deep Purple, where he was the guitarist who had been in the line-up for the most years. Morse has also been part of Kansas, and with the Steve Morse Band he has his own creative outlet. In 2022, Morse announced his departure from... Continue Reading →
“Magic 8-Ball” is the latest release from Norwegian art rock band Gazpacho, and their first in five years. The new studio album features eight songs about fate and its effects. Musically refined and lyrically sophisticated, “Magic 8-Ball” is based on a central concept. The philosophical paradox of the 'Ship of Theseus' inspired the band to... Continue Reading →
84 Days is the collaboration of four heavyweights of melodic punk rock. Producer Cameron Webb, Pennywise bassist Randy Bradbury, No Doubt drummer Adrian Young, and The Vandals guitarist Warren Fitzgerald are 84 Days, and the four-piece have launched a self-titled debut album. The band is Bradbury's brainchild as he wanted to write some music for... Continue Reading →
Slash has released a new live album showcasing his love for blues. The iconic guitarist performed at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival in Colorado on 17 July 2024. The show was recorded and is now available in various formats. Slash and his band, Slash's Blues Ball, performed fifteen classic rock and blues songs. These include “Parchman Farm... Continue Reading →
When it comes to Kadavar, two things are certain. Firstly, nothing is certain, and secondly, whatever they come up with results from an impressive creative flow. It took Kadavar five years to release a new album, “I Just Want to Be a Sound”, which hit the shelves in spring this year. The wait for the... Continue Reading →
NYC hardcore veterans Agnostic Front have released their next thunderous album, "Echoes in Eternity". Six years after revealing “Get Loud!”, the band returns with their 13^(th) studio album, the next roaring gem in their career. Founded 45 years ago, Agnostic Front is a band that belongs at the spearhead of East Coast hardcore. They are... Continue Reading →
French guitarist and singer Laura Cox has released her new studio album, “Trouble Coming” Having premiered with “Burning Bright” in 2019, Cox established herself as a great rock musician. “Trouble Coming” will consolidate this reputation, as the album features eleven excellently crafted rock songs. The talented guitarist and singer picks up where she left off... Continue Reading →
The crossover kings, H-Blockx, have been on the rise for a while now. There has been a lot of activity at the H-Blockx camp recently, and their current tour is just one example of this. After celebrating the anniversary of their debut album last year, the four-piece band from Münster, Germany, are now on their... Continue Reading →
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