My World of Music – est. 2013
The freshly minted album, bearing the title "Break the Silence", is the latest offering from Beyond The Black. The German symphonic metal outfit, with Jennifer Haben being the driving force, launch their sixth studio effort, which features ten new songs. Playing their first show at Wacken Open Air is something that not many bands can... Continue Reading →
Their music has grown heavier over time, but the progressive element remains. We're talking about Iotunn from Denmark. Founded in 2015, they didn't release an album until 2021, when they premiered with “Access All Worlds.” It wasn't the easiest time for the band to put out a debut album, given all the restrictions on live... Continue Reading →
Alter Bridge has typically released their new album in October, following a pattern of about three years. While the latter is still ongoing, the new album is ready to be shipped to the record stores in January. The band's eighth album features twelve songs that embody the core principles of the Alter Bridge sound. Entitled... Continue Reading →
The Eternal might not be very well known, but it's a band worth paying attention to. The band originated in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2004, the outfit has been around for more than two decades and has released seven albums, the latest of which is the 2024 release, “Skinwalker". “Skinwalker” opened the door for The... Continue Reading →
Quantity and quality — both are present on “Tempelschlaf", the new album from The Ruins Of Beverast. “Tempelschlaf” is the seventh album from Alexander von Meilenwald, the mastermind behind The Ruins Of Beverast. Nearly five years after releasing “The Thule Grimoires,” Meilenwald presents seven new songs that continue the journey through dark sounds and sonic... Continue Reading →
The American rock band Survivor had its breakthrough with its third album, “Eye of the Tiger.” The band's rise to fame in the early '80s was fueled by the popularity of the pounding title track from the Rocky III movie. It was the peak for a band that also had to go through some struggles... Continue Reading →
The Oakland-based band Lionheart has an interesting approach to album titles. The Californian hardcore band transformed the “Welcome to the West Coast” EP into a trilogy, and another album that defines the sound of Lionheart is “Valley of Death.” We can also expect a next chapter here. Lionheart has finished work on “Valley of Death... Continue Reading →
The Big One! The iconic ZZ Top will be returning to Germany after two years! The “Little Ol' Band from Texas” is one of the most famous and legendary rock bands of all time. With their unmistakable blend of blues, boogie, and rock, ZZ Top thrills fans around the world. Now, the trio of Billy... Continue Reading →
It's impressive that the German fun metal band J.B.O. has been around since 1989. It's also a fact that their albums regularly enter the German charts, and that's not something that can be denied. So, there must be a very solid and established fanbase while J.B.O. belong to the bands you either love or ignore,... Continue Reading →
More than a couple of years ago, the Swedish metal band Bullet released their latest studio album. In 2018, the Växjö-based band turned "Dust into Gold," and there was basically radio silence afterwards. Although Växjö isn't part of a Swedish metropolis, it boasts a vibrant musical scene. For example, the city is the home of... Continue Reading →
Swiss metalcore group Paleface Swiss is one of the bands that is on an amazing surge. Founded in 2017, the Zurich-based quartet premiered in 2020 with an album called “Chapter 3: The Last Selection.” The band's third release, the 2025 album Cursed, was a push for increased awareness. After touring Europe, North America, and Australia,... Continue Reading →
Graz, Austria, is a vibrant city, but it has a dark side, too. It is the hometown of L.G., who started Ellende, a one-man project, in 2011. It was the self-titled longplayer that paved the way for Ellende, serving as a springboard for the band to sign a deal with AOP Records, together with “Todbringer”.... Continue Reading →
Wildhunt is a band coming from Austria. The band was founded in 2011 and released their debut album, entitled "Descending," in 2016. Since then, they have not released any new music, except for a single and a split release. Ten years after debuting, Wildhunt is returning with their second album. “Aletheia” will hit the shelves... Continue Reading →
Finnish metal icons Amorphis present “Crowned in Crimson”, a powerful and emotionally charged new single, which also serves as the main theme song for the upcoming action feature ‘Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala’, premiering in Finland on January 16, 2026. Songwriter and guitarist Esa Holopainen comments:“Director Antti Jokinen got in touch with... Continue Reading →
For the ones that haven’t seen it and/or watched it: here comes the new video from Megadeth. “Let There be Shred” is the third single taken from the upcoming and final Megadeth album. "Megadeth" will be out January 23, 2026 via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label. Watch... Continue Reading →
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