My World of Music – est. 2013
Cloven Hoof is one of the pioneers of heavy metal. Founded in 1979, the band can look back on numerous great metal albums, most of which were released after their reunion in 2001 and with "Heathen Cross" the new studio album will be released on May 31st, 2024 via High Roller Records.With founding member Lee... Continue Reading →
There are just a few bands like Judas Priest. For 19 albums and more than 50 years of heavy metal, the band has shown no signs of fatigue. Despite a few controversial albums, Judas Priest has never really disappointed, and it was the return of metal god Rob Halford in 2003 that gave the band... Continue Reading →
Sometimes good stuff just finds you. That's how you could describe the new album from Coven Japan. They are a relatively young band from the land of the rising sun. It was in 2016 when guitarist Akihiro Ito and singer Taka founded the band. Coven Japan allowed them to provide an outlet for their passion... Continue Reading →
Satan's Fall released their debut album 'Final Day' in 2020, on which they freely expressed their passion for traditional heavy metal. Three years later follows with 'Destination Destruction' the next album of the Finns and stylistically everything remains the same. Only the label has changed for the guys from the south of Finland. 'Destination Destruction'... Continue Reading →
In the summer of 2024, a metal package will be touring the country that promises to be quite something. Judas Priest will come to Germany for five shows: 01.07.2024 Hamburg / Barclays Arena02.07.2024 Berlin / Max-Schmeling-Halle04.07.2024 Nürnberg / ARENA NÜRNBERGER Versicherung08.07.2024 Mannheim / SAP Arena10.07.2024 Dresden / Messehalle Besides Judas Priest, who just released 'Panic... Continue Reading →
Brand new stuff from Judas Priest. The band just released with ‘Panic Attack’ a new song which is taken from the upcoming album called ‘Invincible Shield’. The lyric video can be enjoyed here: https://youtu.be/N_l-trEOtbk?si=gjI6VbuYCX1aQSmL
‘The Mandrake Project’, that is the title of Bruce Dickinson’s new solo album. It is the first solo album of the legendary Iron Maiden frontman since 2005 when he released ‘Tyranny of Souls’. Produced by Roy Z the album is scheduled for being released early 2024 through BMG Records. Stay tuned for more.
British metal veterans Raven announced a new album. ‘All Hell’s Breaking Loose’ is scheduled for release on June 30st, 2023 and the longplayer will carry a ten-song tracklist. With ‘Surf the Tsunami’ a new single has been released already and can be enjoyed here: https://youtu.be/IjHXssp4X9o Tracklist: Medieval Surf The Tsunami Turn Of the Screw All... Continue Reading →
Tygers Of Pan Tang belong to the forerunners of heavy metal. Releasing the ‘Wild Cat’ debut in 1980, the band had been part of the growing NWoBHM together with bands like Iron Maiden, Saxon and others. Tygers Of Pan Tang had their success and ‘The Cage’ even pushed them into the top 15 of the... Continue Reading →
Enforcer, that means the full power of heavy metal since 2004 when Olof Wikstrand started the band. 15 years ago the guys released their debut album 'Into the Night' and thus belong to the established metal bands of the new millennium. Nevertheless, you still get the feeling that Enforcer is a young band that is... Continue Reading →
After Paul Quinn announced his retirement from touring as Saxon's guitarist, the band has found a great successor.Brian Tatler of Diamond Head will be with them for all shows starting July 2023. Brian will still remain a member of Diamond Head. Saxon’s Summer European Tour: Juli 13 – Germany, Balingen – Bang Your Head FestivalJuli... Continue Reading →
Following the development of a band from the beginning is always an exciting affair, because you don't know where the journey will take them. One such band is Night Demon from Ventura, California. We go back to 2012, when the band released a self-titled EP, which was re-released in August 2013 by Shadow Kingdom Records.... Continue Reading →
The month of April provides a lot of interesting stuff for folks in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors clinched a playoff berth, the Blue Jays have their opening weekend at Rogers Center and next to the sports scene also the Toronto metal community can enjoy good news. Metal maniacs Skull Fist unleash their fourth album ‘Paid... Continue Reading →
Bergen-based rock’n’roll outfit Audrey Horne belongs to the top of the European hard rock bands and six albums speak the clear language of rock’n’roll. High energy and an unbound passion for their music is what makes the band stand out. Four years after having unveiled their latest album to date, ‘Blackout’, the agenda of everybody... Continue Reading →
There couldn’t be a much better moniker for a metal band than Satan. Especially considering the time when the band started their metallic adventure back in 1979 makes and made the band name even more outstanding. Satan’s debut ‘Caught in the Act’ was released in 1983 and immediately grabbed the attention of metalheads, not only... Continue Reading →
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