My World of Music – est. 2013
Somehow, Killer have always struck me as Belgium’s answer to Anvil. Like Anvil’s debut, the Antwerp band’s first album arrived in 1981. And while Killer took a longer break between 1987 and 2002, they never lost touch with their signature sound. So it’s hardly surprising that the band will be joining Anvil as support on... Continue Reading →
Anthrax fans have had to be patient. The New York thrash metal veterans have remained a regular presence on the live circuit, but it has been quite some time since the band delivered a new studio record. For All Kings arrived back in 2016, followed by a handful of live releases, but a new studio album remained... Continue Reading →
Sweet Electric were one of those bands that had completely escaped my radar until a few months ago. That changed when the guys landed the opening slot for the Hamburg show of Smith/Kotzen. I walked into the Gruenspan with zero expectations for the opener, simply curious to see what they had to offer. Thirty minutes... Continue Reading →
When I think of Australian thrash metal, bands like Mortal Sin inevitably come to mind. They were at the forefront of the Down Under thrash scene in the late ’80s, but of course, time doesn’t stand still. Melbourne’s Harlott are among the bands currently carrying the thrash metal flag, and they’ve been doing so since... Continue Reading →
For 28 years now, German folk metal band Schandmaul have been bringing the magic of the Middle Ages together with the sound of the present. While their early days with Wahre Helden were still a relatively modest affair, the band steadily grew over the years. Several of their eleven albums have made it into the Top 10... Continue Reading →
When Space Chaser emerged in 2011 and delivered a highly promising debut with Watch the Skies!, it was clear that the next generation of German thrash metal bands was already waiting in the wings. A major turning point came in 2023, when frontman Siegfried Rudzynski left the band and Space Chaser had to find a replacement.... Continue Reading →
I was ten years old when Tygers Of Pan Tang released their debut album, Wild Cat. So forgive me for discovering the band’s back catalog a little later in life. Today, though, we’re less interested in looking back and more concerned with what the Tygers are up to right now. With Robb Weir, only one of... Continue Reading →
For over 25 years, The Pineapple Thief has been one of the most renowned bands on the international progressive rock scene. Now, with a new album in tow, they’re finally returning to Germany! In October, fans can look forward to the new album “Far and Wide.” The previously released singles “New World Order” and “Hold... Continue Reading →
When, in the spring of 2027, the heavy riffs of Graveyard meet the soul-soaked power of Blues Pills, it will be a clash of two distinct rock worlds. That’s because the two bands will embark on a co-headlining tour together, bringing both their latest songs and defining tracks from their catalog to the stage. Next... Continue Reading →
Copenhagen is a vibrant city, so it should come as no surprise that an innovative band like Gradience has emerged from the Danish capital. Gradience are Gavin Mistry and Jakob Lærke Harris. The two formed the band in 2022, and their debut single, “This Abyss,” already created a first wave of excitement. Ironsight was the first EP... Continue Reading →
While Gotthard has never shied away from melodies that occasionally lean toward the pop side of rock or from a good heartbreak ballad, CoreLeoni is something like the uncompromising brother in a denim jacket, with a little dirt still under his fingernails. There’s no question that both sides have their place, and it’s Gotthard guitarist... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Devil Master have been active since 2015 and already have two albums under their belt. With Bloody Dreams, the four-piece now returns with its third full-length, and the band remains firmly committed to its musical blueprint. What comes blasting out of the speakers is a devilish blend of punk and black metal, dark and... Continue Reading →
One of the bands that has made an impressive rise over the past few years is Villagers Of Ioannina City. It was back in 2019 that I first heard about the Greek band. Their Age of Aquarius album had just been released, and what came through the speakers was an intriguing mix of rock and metal with... Continue Reading →
Norway’s progressive metal band Green Carnation has built a reputation for creating thoughtful and well-crafted albums that are musically engaging while also offering plenty to discover lyrically. It all started with their 2000 debut album, which already hinted at the band’s potential. Since then, Green Carnation have continued to evolve, and in 2025 they embarked... Continue Reading →
Mad Max are one of the pioneers of melodic metal from Germany. The band from Münster got their start in 1982 with their debut album Heavy Metal, but it was Night of Passion, released in 1987, that put Mad Max on my recordplayer. With Jürgen Breforth and Axel Kruse, two members of the classic lineup... Continue Reading →
