My World of Music – est. 2013
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 →
Trailblazing metal collective Metal Allegiance has returned with their brooding new single, “Black Horizon”. Their first release of original music since 2018, the song features roaring opening riffs from guitarist Alex Skolnick (Testament) and vocalist William Duvall’s (Alice In Chains) ominous howls, painting an apocalyptic scene. Mark Menghi (King Ultramega) on bass and Mike Portnoy... Continue Reading →
Introducing a band like Kreator is like carrying sand to the beach. Mille and his band are without question the North Star of thrash metal and a vital part of heavy metal. Kreator's debut album was the first of many superb metal records, and "Krushers of the World" is no exception. Four years after the... 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.
Wildhunt is a band coming from Austria. The band was founded in 2011 and released their debut album, entitled "Descending," in 2016. Since then, they have not released any new music, except for a single and a split release. Ten years after debuting, Wildhunt is returning with their second album. “Aletheia” will hit the shelves... Continue Reading →
For the ones that haven’t seen it and/or watched it: here comes the new video from Megadeth. “Let There be Shred” is the third single taken from the upcoming and final Megadeth album. "Megadeth" will be out January 23, 2026 via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label. Watch... Continue Reading →
Finland’s fiercest export Lost Society are thrilled to announce their return to the road with a blistering Spring 2026 UK & Europe Tour. Known for their explosive live performances and untamed stage presence, the band will once again unleash their signature intensity on audiences across the continent. Frontman Samy Elbanna comments: "Lost Society will be finally... Continue Reading →
The Japanese thrash metal outfit Sacrifice released three albums in the late '80s and early '90s before disbanding in 1992. "Tears" was their third studio release and features eight songs. The album contains fierce thrash metal with crossover influences, and the untamed energy of metal resonates in songs like the heavily pounding "Broken Heroes". On... Continue Reading →
The wait is over. Today Vreid drop "From These Woods" and its accompanying music video. Norwegian metal veterans Vreid open a powerful new chapter with the announcement of their upcoming album “The Skies Turn Black”, arriving March 6th, 2026 via Indie Recordings. Five years have passed since their last album, years that have shaped, challenged,... Continue Reading →
Phantom Corporation is a band that was founded in 2016. Although they are a relatively new band, the members are veterans of extreme metal. These five guys started unleashing raw metal in 2016 with the first EP, "First Commandment," and have roots in Dew-Scented, Eroded, BK 49, and Weak Aside. Their full-length studio debut followed... Continue Reading →
North Rhine-Westphalia is known as an area of Germany with a solid metal scene, which has been established since the 1980s. Bands such as Kreator and Sodom have their roots in the Ruhrgebiet, while another band hails from the wider Rhine-Ruhr area. Lennestadt is home to a thrash band founded in 2004. The band is... Continue Reading →
Even after more than three decades since the release of their legendary debut album “Burn My Eyes,” Californian metal giants Machine Head remain one of the most vital and successful bands in the history of global thrash metal. Stylistically always at the cutting edge, yet significantly independent and therefore absolutely timeless, the quartet played their... Continue Reading →
Dutch hardcore veterans Born From Pain are back with a new EP called “Siege Mentality”. Founded in 1997, the band established themselves as a leading force in European hardcore. Drawing inspiration from bands like Agnostic Front, as well as incorporating a stronger metal influence, Born From Pain made their debut in 2002 and the latest... Continue Reading →
US metal legends Metal Church are back with a newly formed lineup and an energetic new single that embodies the sound that has defined the band for four decades. The new lineup brings together founding member Kurdt Vanderhoof and longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt with bass icon David Ellefson, exceptional drummer Ken Mary, and powerful... Continue Reading →
Founded in 1987, Mezzrow premiered in 1990 with “Then Came the Killing” and are set to release their third album in 2025. The Swedish thrash metal band had a rather short first era, ending in 1993 and almost three decades later, the band returned with their sophomore album, “Summon Thy Demons”, in 2023. The second... Continue Reading →
Markus' Heavy Music Blog 