My World of Music – est. 2013
All things come to an end. Everyone was reminded of this in July 2021 when the news came that Metal Church frontman Mike Howe had passed away. Howe was with the band from 1988 to 1994, and great records like 'Blessing in Disguise' are enriched by the powerful voice of the singer. Howe returned to... Continue Reading →
US metal veterans Holy Mother started their second era in 2020. After launching four longplayers between 1995 and 2003, it was the “Face This Burn” release that started a new phase. Three years after launching their return album, the band from Long Island, NY has recorded their sixth studio album. Simply called “Rise”, the latest... Continue Reading →
As reported in an earlier post, something big is on its way. Category 7 announced their debut album and the release date is scheduled for July 26th, 2024. The debut album will come via Metal Blade Records and what is very exciting is the line-up. It is an all-star lineup including John Bush (Armored Saint,... Continue Reading →
West coast metal veterans Metal Church will release “The Final Sermon” (Live in Japan 2019) via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe) on July 26, 2024. Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof, this Special Edition live release features one of the final recorded performances of Mike Howe with Metal Church, which took place over two... Continue Reading →
"Fell Sorcery Abounds" is the debut album of Morgul Blade, which was released in 2021 and was a strong launch in the middle of the pandemic. These days the sophomore release "Heavy Metal Wraiths" will hit the shelves and it features a tracklist of ten songs. Basically, Morgul Blade stay true to their roots and... Continue Reading →
Attacker have been following their passion for metal for 40 years. Formed in 1984, the band is one of the veterans of heavy metal, and even though they never made it to the top, they made a name for themselves in the metal underground. With 'Battle at Helm's Deep' and 'The Second Coming', the guys... Continue Reading →
Just announced are the first bands for Wacken 2024: In Extremo Beast in Black Ignea Blues Pills Primordial Wolf The Warning Red Fang Soil Xandria Amon Amarth Asagraum Vreid Watain Vio-lence Flotsam and Jetsam Exumer Pain Emil Bulls The Black Dahlia Murder Sick Of It All Mayhem Blind Guardian Motionless In White Sonata Arctica Bury... Continue Reading →
Fifth Angel belongs to the bands, hailing from the greater Seattle area. Bands like Queensryche, Sanctuary and Heir Apparent have/had their homebase there. Fifth Angel comes from the same area although Bellevue, Washington is on the other side of the Lake Washington. However, Fifth Angel belong to the bands I’m following since the very early... Continue Reading →
‘The Hallowed’ is the title of the upcoming Jag Panzer album. To bridge the waiting time, the band unveil a third track taken from the album. ‘Edge of a Knife’ is the name of the galloping metal anthem and can be enjoyed here: https://youtu.be/hnD4bEVJJa8 In addition, Jag Panzer provided a 14-minute documentary about the making... Continue Reading →
Metal veterans Fifth Angel will release their newest album ‘When Angels Kill’ on June 16th, 2023 via Nuclear Blast. Today a next song, taken from the upcoming longplayer, has been revealed. ‘Resist the Tyrant’ is the title of a dark and partly rebellious tune and you enjoy it here: https://youtu.be/tmGzEqZHJVE Tracklist Descent Into Darkness When... Continue Reading →
Metal Church belongs to the forerunners of power- and thrash metal. The band, initiated by Kurdt Vanderhoof, launched a stellar debut in 1984 and it was the cover version of Deep Purple’s ‘Highway Star’ which is one of the greatest interpretations of the classic. And it fitted perfectly into the context of the album. ‘The... Continue Reading →
Metal veterans Fifth Angel announce a new album. 'When Angels Kill' is the title of the upcoming longplayer, which will be unleashed on June 16th, 2023 via Nuclear Blast. The title track of Fifth Angel's forth album is already available and can be enjoyed here: https://youtu.be/7zig9QIpc9Q Ken Mary (Fifth Angel drummer and producer) commented: "'When Angels... Continue Reading →
Metal legend Jag Panzer announced a new album. The record will be called ‘The Hallowed’ and will hit the sores on June 23rd, 2023. ‘The Hallowed’ will be released via Atomic Fure Records and a first track, taken from the album , has been revealed. The powerful ‘Onwards We Toil’ can be enjoyed here: https://youtu.be/TTt85-ksuuM... Continue Reading →
US metal veterans Metal Church announced a new album, their 13th studio album. ‘Congregation of Annihilation’ is the title of this longplayer that will be released on May 26th, 2023 via Reaper Entertainment. It is the first release after the tragic death of Metal Church frontman Mike Howe in July 2021. With Marc Lopez the... Continue Reading →
'Leatherwolf' and especially 'Street Ready' belong to the best US metal from California offered. Even though both albums achieved remarkable success, Leatherwolf always remained in the shadow of other great bands. The band broke up in 1991 and also an alternative called Hail Mary did not last. The band returned in 2006 with their 'World... Continue Reading →
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