My World of Music – est. 2013
Septagon is a metal band that has its homebase in Heilbronn, Germany. The quintet was founded in 2013 and released with ‘Deadhead Syndicate’ a first longplayer in 2016. After the sophomore record ‘Apocalyptic Rhymes’ hit the shelves a few years ago, it’s ‘We Only Die Once’ being the direction-giving third album. Septagon, that’s Markus Becker... Continue Reading →
Raider became Twix and now it’s Dutch thrash metal trio Distillator that undergoes such a change too and become Cryptosis. After two longplayer, an EP and a split release with Space Chaser, Distillator called it an end while the guys moved on a created with Cryptosis a new power outlet for their electrifying thrash metal.... Continue Reading →
Kitchener, Ontario is a Canadian city a bit South West from Toronto. As not expected differently, Kitchener has a metal community too and some of the bands teamed-up to work on a compilation album featuring covers. 'Kitchener-Waterloo Metal Cover Compilation' is the title of a release that will see the light of day on May... Continue Reading →
‚Lamb Of God (Live in Richmond, VA)’ is an interesting live album und a rather unusual one too. Instead of being recorded at a big venue as being part of a tour around the globe, the base for this live recording is a slightly different one. ‚Lamb Of God (Live in Richmond, VA)’ is a... Continue Reading →
Vektor released a split EP together with Dutch thrash metal unit Cryptosis in February this year. 'Activate' and 'Dead By Dawn' are the two songs penned by the progressive thrashers from the US. Vektor, together with District 19, took the decision, based on fans requests, to release the two songs separately also as a CD... Continue Reading →
Paranorm is based in Uppsala, Sweden and was formed in 2007. A first EP called ‘Pandemonium’s Rise’ has been released in 2011 and it was the ‘The Edge of Existence’ release that followed in 2014. What's missing until now is a full-length album, forged by the Swedish quartet. The band started this adventure a while... Continue Reading →
Just when you think that Iotunn have with 'Access All Worlds' delivered a strong candidate for the newcomer album of the year, the next candidate is already lurking around the corner - Enforced. The are guys from Richmond, Virginia and what they deliver with their first longplayer is a blast. The five musicians are not... Continue Reading →
If you talk about heavy metal from Germany, then there is certainly no way of avoiding Kreator. Founded in 1984, Mille and his bandmates are among the spearheads of German thrash metal, with numerous classics featuring the band's discography. While a new album is still awaited and the planned tour had to be postponed once... Continue Reading →
Virginia based crossover maniacs Enforced release their new track and visualizer video for 'Curtain Fire' today via Century Media Records. Watch the music video for the banger, which is off the band's forthcoming blistering new album and Century Media debut, 'Kill Grid', which will hit the record stores on March 12th, 2021 "Also known as 'the creeping barrage,' curtain... Continue Reading →
Spain's thrash metal champions league band Angelus Apatrida started in 2000 and still demonstrates perseverance to this day. Already the promising debut 'Evil Unleashed' created a buzz and with each of the following albums the fanbase increased. Over the years Century Media became aware of the Spaniards and it was the 2010 album 'Clockwork' which... Continue Reading →
Dark Zodiak come from the very south of Germany, close to the Swiss border. There, embedded in a picturesque landscape, you can find Eggingen. The small municipality has not only nature to offer but with Dark Zodiak also a metal forge under steam. The quintet started in 2011 and a first EP, 'Throwing Stones', followed... Continue Reading →
We know that Brazil provides not only samba music but also excellent thrash metal, especially since Sepultura had their big breakthrough in the late 80s. Since 2010 Nervosa is also been rocking the scene and released in 2014 with 'Victim of Yourself' a remarkable debut. 2020 was a special year for the band, not only... Continue Reading →
Zoltán "Zoli" Farkas certainly cannot be blamed for a lack of willpower, and Ektomorf's career was certainly not a straight highway to success. Farkas and Ektomorf were confronted with several difficulties. Due to his gypsy roots, Farkas was confronted with racism and prejudice while Ektomorf was often labeled as being a Sepultura-clone. However, all these... Continue Reading →
'Raped Law' was Rezet's first demo and saw the light of day in 2004. 16 years later the four guys from Schleswig, Germany can look back on four longplayers while they are already planning their next musical strike with 'Truth in Between'. The new longplayer contains thirteen tracks and is therefore more than just a... Continue Reading →
Metal Blade Records will re-release Hallows Eve iconic debut album 'Tales of Terror' on January 15th. Patrick W. Engel mastered and fully restored the album The following formats will be available:- 180g black vinyl- "Plunging" blue / black marbled vinyl (limited to 300 copies)- "Hangman's Private Stock" red marbled vinyl (limited to 200 copies)- "No... Continue Reading →
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