My World of Music – est. 2013
Blues, funk and rock, it all comes together on 'Crown', the new album by blues guitarist Eric Gales. The 57-year-old musician began playing guitar at the age of four and since then the passion for music and guitar has not let him go. The list of releases is long. In 1991, the solo debut 'The... Continue Reading →
To introduce Jethro Tull is like carrying sand to the beach. Everybody, who is seriously interested in rock music have heard of the band and the iconic bandleader Ian Anderson. And even if one isn’t familiar with the catalogue of the band it is a song that everybody should know. ‘Locomotive Breath’, from the legendary... Continue Reading →
If you only look at the tracklist of 'Night Parade of One Hundred Demons' you might think that this is an EP. Three songs are not a long list. However, if you discover that this is an Earthless release, the thought of an EP disappears and indeed, 'Night Parade of One Hundred Demons' is a... Continue Reading →
We've known since 2002 that Winnipeg not only has a good hockey team in the form of the Jets, but also has a lot to offer in the world of hardcore. In that year, Scott Wade and Andrew Neufeld launched Comeback Kid. After the debut album hit the shelves a year later, the way was... Continue Reading →
As far as WolveSpirit is concerned, I have to say that until now I didn't really have the quintet from Würzburg on my radar. That changed a few days ago when the new album 'Change the World' was in my inbox. WolveSpirit started in 2009 and it was the brothers Oliver and Richard Eberlein, as... Continue Reading →
It was not so long ago that Hanging Garden presented with 'Skeleton Lake' a new longplayer. To be precise, it was May 2021, a month when life and colors returned, while the Finns created a well-done counterpoint with their dark melodies. A few months later, the dreariness of gray winter days prevails and the sun... Continue Reading →
When Sonata Arctica started shortly before the new millennium, the signs were on melodic power metal, mostly also presented with higher pace. The Finns from Kemi remained true to this successful formula, which led to ten albums with which the band could establish itself in the scene. Of course, Sonata Arctica have always remained true... Continue Reading →
'Circus of Doom' is the title of the new Battle Beast album and those who are afraid that the Finns will turn to slower and darker metal do not have to worry. Battle Beast remain true to the symphonic and melodic metal on their new album. In addition, the record is also not a concept... Continue Reading →
Mississauga is a city in the Southwest of Toronto, and it is the home of alternative rock band Billy Talent. The five-piece band founded in 1993 and what followed until today was an impressive career in the fields of rock. Starting as a punk-oriented group, Billy Talent moved slowly towards alternative rock and enlarged their... Continue Reading →
The early ‘90s, that is when Swedens rock outfit Diamond Dogs started their journey through the soundscapes of rock and boogie. After having released the debut album called ‘Honked’, which brough the band quite some attention and tour support slots, it took a while until the guys unleashed their sophomore album ‘As Your Greens Turn... Continue Reading →
Sarcasm is back with a new album. 'Stellar Stream Obscured' is the title of the disc that will usher in the new metal year in January, or even better, hammer it in. The new album is the fourth full-length album so far, something you wouldn't expect considering that the band has its origins in the... Continue Reading →
Swedish metal collective Meshuggah announced a new album. ‘Immutable’ is the title and the release of their upcoming longplayer is scheduled for April 1st, 2022. ‘Immutable’ comes via Atomic Fire Records and the release ends a six year lasting waiting time.
The mighty The Hellacopters have a new album ready to hit the shelves. 'Eyes of Oblivion' is the title of their newest rock'n'roll strike that will be available on April 1st, 2022. 'Eyes of Oblivion' is the eighth album of the iconic powerhouse from Sweden and it will be the first album since 'Head Off'... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, Gotthard’s Leo Leoni started with Coreleoni a side-project, next to the mighty mothership-band. As time moved on, Coreleoni evolved to more than a project with just one album. After having inked a deal with Atomic Fire Records, Coreleoni has the third album ready to hit the shelves. Release date is scheduled... Continue Reading →
Metal maniacs Tension, hailing from Leipzig, Germany, have finished work on the debut album called ‘Decay’. The first full-length longplayer features nine songs, all rooted and anchored in traditional heavy metal. There is a lot NWoBHM spirit that resonates in each of the songs, starting with the firing opener ‘Open th Gates’ and ending with... Continue Reading →
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