My World of Music – est. 2013
There are plenty of female-fronted bands hailing from the Netherlands. Within Temptation, Epica, and Delain are pillars of the symphonic metal genre, and Blackbriar has been trying to catch up for a few years. Founded in Assen, the Netherlands, in 2012, Blackbriar's 2014 album “The Cause of Shipwreck” marked their debut. I first noticed the... Continue Reading →
After traditional heavy metal made room for grunge, nu metal, and other genres, bands like Hammerfall paved the way for metal again at the end of the '90s. The German band Mob Rules was also founded around this time. They launched their first longplayer in 1999, with singer Klaus Dirks being the driving force. With... Continue Reading →
Multi-platinum rock band The Pretty Reckless released their new single “For I Am Death” today. The song marks the beginning of a promising, powerful new chapter in their artistic journey of discovery. Taylor said of the song: “With ‘For I Am Death,’ I want the music to speak for itself, allowing the listener to decide... Continue Reading →
Myrath is Tunisia’s leading metal band. For two decades, the band has delivered albums that blend progressive metal with Middle Eastern folk elements. Their debut album, “Hope, ” offered a first taste of the band's talent, and it was the 2016 release, “Legacy, ” that helped them ink a deal with earMUSIC. Since then, Myrath... Continue Reading →
The wait is finally over. Thrash metal titans Testament are back with their new album called “Para Bellum” which will be released on October 10th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast. As their fourteenth studio album and first in five years, Testament's brand-new release, "Para Bellum", is a furious and relentless storm of pure thrash metal. The... Continue Reading →
Following a series of live dates in support of iconic metallers Savatage, their first-ever, frenetically-acclaimed appearance at Wacken Open Air and the previously-released single "Beyond Horizons," Induction strike again with their brand-new song "Dark Temptation" - a track that fuses razor-sharp riffs, symphonic fire, and high-octane hooks into a relentless storm of sound! Alongside today's... Continue Reading →
October 26, 2024 saw Moonspell performing their first-ever symphonic show, dubbed "Opus Diabolicum", at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city. The band made history at this unforgettable live event, adding another magnificent chapter to both metal music made in Portugal and their very own legacy. Now, a year later, this monumental event can... Continue Reading →
"Kill All Idols" is the name of the new Desaster album. It is the tenth studio release from the German metal band, and what roars out of the speakers is a furious blend of thrash and black metal. Founded in Koblenz, Germany, in 1988, Desaster premiered with “A Touch of Medieval Darkness” in 1996, which... Continue Reading →
Today, Brooklyn hardcore legends Biohazard unleash their explosive new single “Eyes On Six” from their upcoming album "Divided We Fall," their first studio release in over a decade, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. Reuniting the original lineup, the album delivers a blistering statement of unity amid chaos. “Eyes On Six” arrives alongside a powerful new... Continue Reading →
New but not new — that's the best way to describe the "Reforged" series from Iron Savior. The band launched the first album of this re-release collection, “Reforged – Riding the Fire,” in 2017. The second chapter of this endeavor was “Reforged – Ironbound.” To make the band's earlier material available to fans again, Piet... Continue Reading →
"For the People" is the meaningful title of the new Dropkick Murphys album. The release of their 13th studio album is a two-step affair: the digital version was unveiled on July 4, 2025—Independence Day—and the physical version will follow in October. The new album from Dropkick Murphys features twelve new songs. As expected from a... Continue Reading →
Helloween is undoubtedly one of the most influential heavy metal bands hailing from Germany. This metal institution has been around for more than 40 years and caused a big buzz with their first three albums. Founded in Hamburg in 1984, Helloween initiated an exciting project in 2016 when the band announced a tour featuring Deris,... Continue Reading →
Following the successful tour of the Dropkick Murphys in January and February, further dates will follow in the fall of this year. As proud outsiders of Boston rock ‘n’ roll who have become international champions, they bring their rousing Irish folk rock to German stages. Founded by Ken Casey, who is still a member of... Continue Reading →
The Florida based Punk Rock band, Dial Drive is back with new music. After recently signing with SBAM Records, the band has their new self-titled album ready to go. Starting with a string´of new singles, their third LP will be released later in 2025. When asked about the new music, Jake LeDrew (Vocals/Guitar), had this... Continue Reading →
Finnish melodic death metal titans Wolfheart return with "Draconian Darkness II", an ambitious EP that deepens their frostbitten legacy. Lead single "Carnivore" sets the tone for the EP with menacing riffs and vicious growls, growing in power and grandeur as the track creeps along. Vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen comments, "Carnivore continues where 'Draconian Darkness' ended. Clearly, the... Continue Reading →
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