My World of Music – est. 2013
Jawbreaker Records is one of those labels willing to give young and ambitious metal bands a shot. This time around, the Swedish label has put its faith in Powermönger from Canada, releasing the band’s debut EP. Hailing from Vancouver and Calgary, Powermönger are firmly rooted in traditional heavy metal. With bands like Nasty Savage, Liege... Continue Reading →
Rattlesnakes are a relatively new name on the heavy metal scene. Formed in 2024, the band launched their first self-released EP in 2025, which caught the attention of Listenable Records. With a record deal in place, the British newcomers are now ready to unleash their debut album. Shadows in the Night delivers 39 minutes of... Continue Reading →
Savage Grace have never exactly been known for great album covers, and that is one tradition that has remained remarkably consistent throughout their career. Thankfully, the music has always been more interesting, as After the Fall from Grace proved back in the day. Power metal and speed metal are the coordinates on Savage Grace’s musical compass, and... Continue Reading →
A French album title and French song titles might lead you to believe that Meurtrier are a band from France. They’re not. These five musicians hail from Canada and are part of the metal scene centered around Quebec and Montreal. After taking a look at the relatively simple and somewhat cliché-ridden artwork, it’s time to... Continue Reading →
Flotsam and Jetsam are one of those bands that delivered an exceptional debut, raised the bar with their second album, and, despite a few ups and downs along the way, never really disappoint. Doomsday for the Deceiver was their milestone debut, and with No Place for Disgrace followed a second record that took the band’s... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of great rock and metal bands coming from Canada, thinking about Voivod, Rush, Anvil and so on. Alongside such established names, younger acts like The Scepter are now setting out to make their mark on the world of heavy metal. Founded in 2018, The Scepter released a few singles early on,... Continue Reading →
Not Midnight Yet is the third album from Mexican metal force Phantom. Formed in 2021, the band released its debut album in 2023, which served as the springboard for landing a deal with High Roller Records. Just one year after unleashing Tyrants of Wrath, the four-piece returns with its decisive third strike. Featuring 12 tracks and clocking... Continue Reading →
Some German thrash metal certainly set the standard for various bands, and Swedish thrashers Eternal Evil are one of them. Founded in 2019, the band is launching their newest album, “Forever Feared”, which is their third full-length release. Hailing from Stockholm, the band delivers raging thrash metal with references to bands such as Kreator, Paradox,... Continue Reading →
Bollnäs, a city in northern Sweden, is home to a young band that is launching with the stunning debut album, "Demonic Assault" . The album isn’t actually a brand new release, as Savage Mania launched it one year ago as a self-release. It was a digital-only release, but now that they have signed a deal... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, Cruel Force launched their new album, “Haneda”, the latest release from the German metal band. Founded in south-west Germany in 2008, the band's debut album was called “The Rise of Satanic Might”. After releasing two more albums, “Haneda” marks the band's fourth release. Pushing the pedal to the metal, with '80s... Continue Reading →
Scottish metal warrior James McBain founded Hellripper in 2015, initially releasing an EP with the intention of contributing to the local scene in Aberdeen. Things quickly took a different turn. More than a decade later, Hellripper has evolved far beyond its regional roots, earning international acclaim and a devoted following. Now, over ten years after... Continue Reading →
The German metal band Bitterness was formed in 2001 and has released several records to date. The band from Germany's south-west has released their eighth studio album, called "Hallowed Be the Game". This new album features furious thrash metal. “Hallowed Be the Game” is rooted in traditional thrash metal and also incorporates death metal elements.... Continue Reading →
The artwork is reminiscent of Meliah Rage’s debut album, “Kill to Survive,” and the music of this release is also inspired by late '80s metal. Leatherhead is the band launching “Violent Horror Stories,” their second album after debuting with a self-titled release in 2024. Hailing from Greece, the five-piece band is inspired by the heavy... Continue Reading →
While the news of Megadeth's final album was perhaps not entirely unexpected, it was still shocking. Founded in 1983 by Dave Mustaine, the band is one of the pioneers of thrash metal. The band's career is now coming to an end, and they have released 16 albums, including classics like "Peace Sells…But Who's Buying", "Countdown... Continue Reading →
Knife and Warrant combine forces and will embark on a tour in March 2026. The two bands reflect generations bridging speed metal from Germany and a lot of fun is guaranteed.
