My World of Music – est. 2013
With Fear Factory, the undisputed kings of industrial metal are returning to concert stages around the world! Over the course of their long and storied 36-year history, the band has experienced many ups and downs, soaring to new heights and weathering personal conflicts—yet somehow, all of this has only made them stronger. This was proven... Continue Reading →
Following the previously announced club shows in June 2026, The Last Internationale are adding four more dates to their German tour in November. The New York duo—featuring singer Delila Paz and guitarist Edgey Pires—will once again bring their explosive live show to Germany, with additional stops in Munich, Karlsruhe, Berlin, and Hamburg. For years, the... Continue Reading →
After selling 45,000 tickets and playing sold-out open-air shows in Germany in the summer of 2026, Foreigner will return to the country’s largest indoor arenas in October 2027 with their 50th Anniversary Arena Tour—featuring Europe as a special guest. The tour is a direct continuation of the sold-out open-air campaign celebrating the band’s anniversary and... Continue Reading →
Progressive metal veterans Vanden Plas made their debut in 1994 with the album “Colour Temple” followed by the acoustic EP “AcCult” which included acoustic covers of other artists' songs, plus some rearranged tunes from the debut album. Thirty years later, the German metal group has revived the spirit of the '90s with the release of... Continue Reading →
Khemmis is one of those bands that consistently delivers great albums, starting with their debut, “Absolution”. They have a very loyal fanbase and are 100% authentic. At the same time, Khemmis has always been a band leading the underground scene without achieving mainstream success. This may even work in the band's favour, as the four-piece... Continue Reading →
Bloodhunter was founded in 2008 and released their self-titled debut album in 2014. The band plays melodic death metal and is clearly inspired by the Gothenburg sound. I was reminded of bands like Arch Enemy, which might have to do with the fact that they also have a female singer. Since 2012, Diva Satanica provides... Continue Reading →
Soulburn emerged from the ashes of Asphyx in 1996, took a few years off, and returned in 2013. The Dutch metal band has released four full-length albums, with "Noah's D'ark" being their most recent. With “Quantifying Cosmic Doom,” the band's fifth studio album, they have a surprising new sound. Soulburn has always developed their sound,... Continue Reading →
“Temple Of The Absurd is alive. And it feels right,” the band announced in February 2026, marking their return. Shortly thereafter, singer Sabina Classen explained: “Some things just lie dormant, waiting for the right moment to wake up again. The songs, the friendship, the energy—it all feels amazingly familiar.” The band owes this comeback to... Continue Reading →
It was the announcement of the year. Four-fifths of the King Diamond lineup that recorded the legendary "Them" album reunited and started working on new material. As soon as this news spread, excitement in the metal world was palpable. Mikkey Dee, Pete Blakk, Andy La Rocque, and bassist Hal Patino joined forces with Nils K.... Continue Reading →
For over four decades, Rachel Bolan’s pulsating bass has delivered the groove of Skid Row. Now, a solo album brings the punk spirit of the bassist to the forefront. "Gargoyle of the Garden State" is Bolan's first solo release and contains eleven brimming rock songs. While Skid Row is Bolan’s outlet for his passion for... Continue Reading →
The Swedish melodic metal band Cyhra is launching a new longplayer titled "Requiem for a Pipe Dream" . It is the band's fourth studio album and contains eleven new songs. Cyhra was founded in 2016 by Jake E. and Jesper Strömblad. The band focuses on melodic and modern-sounding metal, combining In Flames-style riffing with candy-sweet... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Germany, Midnight Rider is a band whose musical roots can be found in the late '70s/early '80s. They started in 2004, but didn't release a debut album until 2017. These days, the band is launching their third album, “Limited Infinity,” which follows “Beyond the Blood Red Horizon”. Midnight Rider has undergone some lineup... Continue Reading →
When it comes to hard rock in the late 70s and 80s, Rainbow are one of the icons. Founded by Ritchie Blackmore after he left Deep Purple, Rainbow evolved from a solo project into an iconic band that continues to influence rock music to this day. Line-up stability was never a strong point for the... Continue Reading →
Saga is a Canadian rock band that was formed in 1977 in Oakville, Ontario. Formed by bassist Jim Crichton and singer/keyboardist Michael Sadler—along with Ian Crichton, Steve Negus, and Peter Rochon—the group has been delivering a distinctive blend of melodic progressive rock, complex synthesizer arrangements, and catchy guitar riffs for more than four decades. The... Continue Reading →
The Stadtpark Open Air is a series of live shows held in one of the most beautiful parks in Hamburg. Located in the northern part of the city, the open-air shows are special due to their unique atmosphere in a natural environment. Bands like Dream Theater and Alice Cooper have played there, and later this... Continue Reading →
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