My World of Music – est. 2013
"Nocturnal Birding" is the new album from Author and Punisher. The project is the brainchild of Tristan Shone, who founded Author and Punisher in San Diego two decades ago. The first album, “The Painted Army”, was released in 2005, and the latest effort is the eighth studio album from this one-man band. Shone opens the... Continue Reading →
Arcadea unveil a final preview of their forthcoming album, the ultra-groovy, synth-driven "Exodus of Gravity" (Aug. 22, Relapse Records), with today’s release of “Lake of Rust” and its hypnotic lyric video that once again builds on the surreal, Skinner-created album artwork. “Lake of Rust” explodes with a steady blast of synth stabs as Brann Dailor’s... Continue Reading →
Gruesome's connection to the sound of death metal pioneers Death isn’t something new. With a stable lineup since 2014, Gruesome has released two albums related to the first and iconic Death albums. With "Silent Echoes", the band continues to pay tribute to the legacy of Chuck Schuldiner and the sound of Death. This time, Gruesome... Continue Reading →
YOB have revealed two exclusive European 25th anniversary concerts; October 19th at EartH Hall in London and October 22nd at SO36 in Berlin. These are in addition to news that the band will co-headline Desertfest Antwerp and headline two nights at Hostsabbat in Oslo, performing distinct sets each night. The anniversary shows celebrate the catalog,... Continue Reading →
Primal Code was formed in the midst of the pandemic. It was 2021 when the death metal powerhouse from Chicago, Illinois started their metal journey and so far a demo, an EP and a split single have been the releases. Those brought the band to the attention of Relapse Records, who signed Primal Code. The... Continue Reading →
Boy oh boy - this is heavy stuff. To dampen the enthusiasm of the riff power enthusiasts, the term "heavy" in this context does not refer to loud and raging heavy metal. "Sober Meal" is more of an emotional heavyweight that leaves a lot of feelings on the listener's shoulders. De Mannen Broeders, the name... Continue Reading →
It’s not always the loud things in life that reaches your eardrums first. Sometime the calmer tones are much more intense than any volume-at-10 approach. A project that embraces the intensity of calmness is De Mannen Broders. As the moniker already indicates it is a project with roots in Benelux. Colin van Eeckhout, which some... Continue Reading →
'Spleen & Goad' is only the fourth album from Iron Monkey. The band, which appeared on the radar with their self-titled debut album in 1997, had a second record 'Our Problem' at the launched in their first phase before the split in 1999 sealed their temporary end. In 2016, however, the guys found common ground... Continue Reading →
Coffins, that is hellish musical aspect of Japan. The four-piece from Tokyo are active since 1996 in nearly two decades the band established death metal from the land of the rising sun. The latest studio album, ‘Beyond the Circular Demise’, was launched in 2019 and five years later, Coffins return with their next strike. ‘Sinister... Continue Reading →
As a part of her European tour, Myrkur will play a show at Hamburg's übel & gefährlich on April 5th, 2024. With her on tour will be Jonathan Hulten , bringing the mystic sound of the North to the city at the Elbe river.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based rock duo Zombi isn’t a new outfit. Steve Moore and Anthony Paterra started Zombi already in 2001 and release the debut album ‘Cosmos’ in 2004. Zombi, that means very well-crafted instrumental music that is driven by synth, bass and drums. These are also the mean assets for the newest record called ‘Direct Inject’.... Continue Reading →
Amalie Bruun is an extraordinary artist. The Danish singer is the head of Myrkur, a project Bruun started in 2014 and since then impresses with extraordinary music. With 'Spine' Myrkur is releasing their fourth full-length album, after having brought three records to the shelves of record stores: 'M', 'Mareridt' and 'Falkesange'. Musically, 'Spine' is very... Continue Reading →
American black metal outfit Wolves In The Throne Room recently released a new EP called ‘Crypt of Ancestral Knowledge’. The trio, hailing from Olympia, Washington offers a collage of sounds than what the usual longplayers represent. The EP includes four songs and each of those has a bit of a different expression. What connects all... Continue Reading →
‚Mourning Moon‘ is the debut album of a band called Frozen Gasp. The Boston-based outfit released with Baptism of Desire‘ and ‚Hauntin Whispers‘ already two EP‘s, leading to a deal with Relapse Records. Musically, Frozen Gasp works in the fields of dark rock and metal. On the one hand I was reminded of some doom... Continue Reading →
Brute death metal from Maryland, that means Dying Fetus. Since 1991 the guys make fans happy with their extreme metal, massive riffs, blastbeats and evil growls. Also in terms of content, the band does not exactly stand for blooming meadows of flowers. Album titles like 'Wrong One to Fuck With' speak a clear language. It... Continue Reading →
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