My World of Music – est. 2013
(9/10) Music and art is the opposite of a soulless carrier of notes and tones. Music is a vehicle that transports feelings and emotion - from love to anger and back. In this context Sick Of It All's 11th album hits again bull's eye. 'Wake the Sleeping Dragon!' doesn't miss out on anything. The NYC hardcore... Continue Reading →
(9/10) Death metal veterans Cancer announced a while ago a new record that will hit the shelves on November 2nd. It's the three original band members John Walker, Ian Buchanan and Carl Stokes that reunited and recorded an album with a true oldschool spirit. The band had a peak in the 80's and 90's, a... Continue Reading →
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A few weeks after having released a live album, Dutch metal pioneers Picture releases the 2012 album 'Warhorse' on vinyl. The album features singer Pete Lovell, in his second era of being a Picture member. 14 songs, spread over 2 vinyl discs, stand for strong heavy metal in the spirit of the NWoBHM. The extra... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Former Whitesnake guitarist Adrian Vandenberg started with Vandenberg's Moonkings in 2013 and since then two longplayers have seen the light of day. Both albums include great rock music. It's Vandenberg's excellent guitar play that fuels the songs with power and it's Jan Hoving contributing with his great voice, giving the songs even more energetic... Continue Reading →
(8/10) 'Et Ex' is an album that might not be very relevant for the ones of you being fully into metal and harsh riffs. Gösta Berlings Saga performs instrumental music that has not too much in common with with headbanging, denim and leather. Although the album covers some louder sounds here and there, it's more... Continue Reading →
(7/10) If you just listen to the music of Naked Six without knowing anything about the band you could locate them in the greater Seattle/Portland area. The alternative rock the trio plays has definitely some references to grunge. The unconformity and the wildness of bands like Nirvana and the doom passion of Soundgardeleadds to exciting mix... Continue Reading →
(7/10) Arion is a Finnish symphonic metal band, hailing from Helsinki. The guys debuted in 2014 with an album entitled ‘Last of Us’, followed by a few single releases. Four years after the debut seeing the light of day it’s ‘Life is Not Beautiful’ being the sophomore release of the quintet. I have to say... Continue Reading →
(8/10) 'Born Again' - the title couldn't have been chosen much better. Farmer Boys are back again. Matthias Sayer, Alex Scholpp and Ralf Botzenhart, together with Timm Schreiner and Richard Düe, sent some first signals of work in 2017. With 'You and Me' a first single has been released and a bit more than a... Continue Reading →
Some days ago Dutch symphonic rockers Delain played a special show at the sold-out Patronaat, Haarlem. It was a long queue in front of the venue announced a big night and excitement grew after the doors finally were opened. The concert was a Delain-only show without any support band or opening act. In almost 2h... Continue Reading →
(7/10) This album is a real curveball. The artwork shows the moniker Nazareth, but as soon as you press the button it sounds like another band. The thing is, that Nazareth's sound is so much connected to the unique voice of Dan McCaffery. The fact that the iconic singer had to leave the band in... Continue Reading →
(9/10) It was in 2017 when Witherfall debuted with 'Nocturnes and Requiems', an album that created a big wow amongst metalheads. Looking at the background of the musicians involved explains the quality of the debut. Iced Earth, Ross the Boss, Fortress and Sanctuary are just some of the bands Witherfall members have been or are still... Continue Reading →
(7/10) Former Wolfsbane and Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley is working in his solo career for many years. These two bands have been a springboard for the singer from Birmingham, UK, inspiring his solo release up to date. In total 10 albums saw the light of day and after having finished the second leg of... Continue Reading →
