My World of Music – est. 2013
Metal Church belongs to the forerunners of power- and thrash metal. The band, initiated by Kurdt Vanderhoof, launched a stellar debut in 1984 and it was the cover version of Deep Purple’s ‘Highway Star’ which is one of the greatest interpretations of the classic. And it fitted perfectly into the context of the album. ‘The... Continue Reading →
There are a few hometown feelings that arise when listening to the new Mission In Black album. This has less to do with the musical direction of the band than with the geographic origin of the five-piece. Mission In Black come from Heidenheim an der Brenz, a very familiar town on the Swabian Alb. After... Continue Reading →
Savage Grace has its roots in the 80s when the band presented two remarkable albums. In 1985 'Master of Disguise' was the debut album and it was a year later when the band released a sophomore album 'After the Fall from Grace'. What distinguishes both releases is a cliche-laden and partly embarrassing artwork combined with... Continue Reading →
Metal veterans Fifth Angel announce a new album. 'When Angels Kill' is the title of the upcoming longplayer, which will be unleashed on June 16th, 2023 via Nuclear Blast. The title track of Fifth Angel's forth album is already available and can be enjoyed here: https://youtu.be/7zig9QIpc9Q Ken Mary (Fifth Angel drummer and producer) commented: "'When Angels... Continue Reading →
Metal legend Jag Panzer announced a new album. The record will be called ‘The Hallowed’ and will hit the sores on June 23rd, 2023. ‘The Hallowed’ will be released via Atomic Fure Records and a first track, taken from the album , has been revealed. The powerful ‘Onwards We Toil’ can be enjoyed here: https://youtu.be/TTt85-ksuuM... Continue Reading →
US metal veterans Metal Church announced a new album, their 13th studio album. ‘Congregation of Annihilation’ is the title of this longplayer that will be released on May 26th, 2023 via Reaper Entertainment. It is the first release after the tragic death of Metal Church frontman Mike Howe in July 2021. With Marc Lopez the... Continue Reading →
Canadian epic metal force Gatekeeper first hit the scene in 2013 when they released their first EP called 'Prophecy and Judgement'. However, it took a few more years until the band could finish their first full-length studio album 'East of Sun', which was released through Cruz Del Sur. With 'From Western Shores' the second album... Continue Reading →
Nick Van Dyk and Bernie Versailles started Redemption in 2001 and after Versailles took a break due to an aneurysm, it is Van Dyk who takes the band forward. I first became aware of Redemption between 2005 and 2017 when they had with Ray Alder a singer whom I already appreciated on the Fates Warning... Continue Reading →
One of the Gothenburg metal representatives are Air Raid. The band started 2009 and follow their passion for traditional metal. The debut was unleashed in 2012 and is entitled ‘Night of the Axe’, followed by two additional longplayers. Six years after having released ‘Cross the Line’, Air Raid are back with a new record called... Continue Reading →
Canadian metal trio Skull Fist announced their European tour dates. The band will hit the road in late April this year and Screamer an exciting metal powerhouse with them on tour. 18 shows in 18 days in six countries - heavier than metal.
Doomocracy comes from Greece; more precisely from Crete. Yet the Greeks do not offer sun-tanned rock, but stay in the darker realms. They do this with a musical ambition, which is reflected in their technical abilities and songwriting skills. The quintet has not released so many albums yet, but already the debut 'The End is... Continue Reading →
Germany's Wolfpack number one has been touring Europe for a few weeks now and towards the end of this trip Powerwolf comes to the north of Germany, more precisely to Hamburg, to present their musical mass here as well. But before that happens, there are two more well-known bands that enter the stage. Already when... Continue Reading →
Even though Induction's history is not too long, the band has already experienced quite a bit. Formed in 2014 in the Czech Republic as Martin Beck's Induction, the group delivered its self-titled debut album in 2019. For a band that was just taking off, the emerging pandemic was anything but beneficial. The year 2022 became... Continue Reading →
In The Woods come from Norway and release with 'Diversum' a new album on November 25th. The mixture of avant-garde, doom, rock and metal fits perfectly in the month of November. This album is dark and at the same time has an irresistible charm that streams from eight songs. With 'The Malevolent God' and 'A... Continue Reading →
'Leatherwolf' and especially 'Street Ready' belong to the best US metal from California offered. Even though both albums achieved remarkable success, Leatherwolf always remained in the shadow of other great bands. The band broke up in 1991 and also an alternative called Hail Mary did not last. The band returned in 2006 with their 'World... Continue Reading →
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