My World of Music – est. 2013
Port Noir is a Swedish band founded in the greater Stockholm area in 2011. The band's latest release is the eleven-track studio album entitled "The Dark We Keep". The trio plays a blend of alternative and progressive rock. Thunderous riffs provide the album with an added heaviness, resonating through tracks such as the pulse-pounding “Burst”.... Continue Reading →
After the breakout success of “Checkmate,” a single that rapidly established itself as one of the most enthusiastically embraced metal releases of the year, internationally acclaimed metal icon Alissa White-Gluz returned last Friday with “Flying Monkey,” the highly anticipated second single from Blue Medusa. “Flying Monkey” is an explosive, dark, layered, and emotionally charged release... Continue Reading →
Elegant Weapons is the brainchild of Richie Faulkner, guitarist of Judas Priest. He teamed up with Ronnie Romero, Dave Rimmer and Christopher Williams to record the band's second album. The sophomore release is called "Evolution", and the album showcases an evolution. In fact, it is more of a significant development. The debut, “Horns for a... Continue Reading →
Cemetery Skyline isn’t a band that plays many shows, which is of course due to the various other commitments and obligations of the five band members plus the initial idea of recording just one album without playing live at all. Mikael Stanne, Markus Vanhala, Santeri Kallio, Victor Brandt and Vesa Ranta formed Cemetery Skyline in... Continue Reading →
For many people, the name Robin Beck is closely connected to "First Time" The song, which was used in a Coca-Cola advert, was the big breakthrough for the singer, who was born in New York City. It also boosted the success of the "Trouble or Nothin'" album, which became very commercially successful in Europe. Although... Continue Reading →
Arroganz is one of Germany's leading death metal bands. The band started out with an album called "Dark and Deathless", followed by albums released at regular intervals. Now, two years after revealing “Quintessenz”, the trio has launched their latest studio effort, “Death Doom Punks”. The record features nine new death metal songs. The album title... Continue Reading →
Gutrectomy, a 2011-founded band from Lörrach, Germany launch with “Slamdown is Not a Phase, Mom” a new EP. Their music, breakdown-infused death metal with deathcore elements, resonating through six songs. Watch the video for “Eating 6 Humans By Daylight” here: https://youtu.be/it4hGvPIZNY?si=nFHiSbAzaLArbyZL Tracklist: Stepdad Slamfight Sledgehammer Dismemberment Forklift Facelift feat. Guttural Slug Cardio Kills Gains Chainsaw... Continue Reading →
Paradise Lost launch a remastered 35th anniversary edition of their legendary "Gothic" album today. The band formed in 1988 in West Yorkshire, UK, when vocalist Nick Holmes & guitarist Gregor Mackintosh came together with the idea of taking metal beyond the conventional styles of the time. They were influenced by acts such as Candlemass, Celtic... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Denmark, Artillery are among the true veterans of Scandinavian thrash metal. Albums like “Terror Squad” and “By Inheritance” are legendary. These two albums should be part of every solid collection. Unfortunately, the spotlight on thrash- and heavy metal dimmed in the '90s, leading to Artillery's split. After an on-off period, the band returned... Continue Reading →
West Coast punk outfit Victory Kid have launched a new album called "Catalyst", containing 13 new punk rock anthems. The Los Angeles-based band formed in 2015 and gained initial recognition with a protest song called “Tuck Frump”. Victory Kid infuse their punk rock with ska elements and melodies that are almost pop-like in their catchiness.... Continue Reading →
Höör is a small community that you pass through when driving further into Småland, Sweden. The city is home to a rising star of the metal scene. Hailing from southern Sweden, Eradikated was founded in 2021 and released their debut album in 2023. Their first album, "Descendants", received positive feedback, and the band is now... Continue Reading →
Finnish metal pioneers Amorphis have announced the Borderland Tour 2027, a massive European headline run set to bring their signature blend of melodic death metal, progressive textures, and dark Nordic atmosphere across the continent this winter. Joining them as special guests are Insomnium, with support from Unto Others. The tour kicks off on January 22... Continue Reading →
Held. is a band comprising guitarist Douglas Robinson and bassist Sal Mignano (both of The Sleeping), as well as drummer Josh Eppard (Coheed and Cambria). This experienced trio's debut studio album, "Grey", features ten songs. The collective's music is rooted in alternative rock, infused with post-hardcore undertones. "Grey" opens with "Defending the Earth", a furious... Continue Reading →
Darkthrone is undoubtedly a force in black metal, with roots in the Norwegian underground scene. Founded four decades ago, the band has gone through different stages, all of which have one thing in common: Darkthrone has never focused on trends or commercial success. Fenriz and Nocturno Culto have always done whatever they wanted, and their... Continue Reading →
The Swedish AOR band Alien played a show at the 2025 Sweden Rock Festival, which is now being released as a live album. "Live at Sweden Rock Festival" features the full performance by the melodic rock band and is their first live album in their four-decade career. The setlist was largely based on songs from... Continue Reading →
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