My World of Music – est. 2013
Nashville blues-infused Southern rockers Parker Barrow return with their first new music of 2026 with their latest single “Blinded” released Wednesday April 29th. Watch the official music video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/B8a4EkL3aPw?si=K30RyJwpty5Bkeq9 The track is part of the band’s upcoming highly anticipated sophomore album "Hold the Mash", due for release on Friday July 17th. The new... Continue Reading →
Most of you will know Stig Pedersen as the bass player in D-A-D. The Danish hard rockers are one of the most well-established bands out there, and Pedersen is an important part of that. He provides the heartbeat of the band with his bass playing. He also entertains audiences with his unique stage outfits, which... Continue Reading →
To mark their 30th anniversary, Bush are revisiting one of their most iconic songs and releasing “Swallowed (30th Anniversary Tour Version).” Following the success of their latest album “I Beat Loneliness,” which was internationally acclaimed and once again propelled the band to No. 1 on the US Rock Radio Charts, this reinterpretation is being released... 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 →
After nine years, Europe are back with “Come This Madness”—their twelfth studio album and their most powerful musical statement to date. “Come This Madness” will be released on September 25 via Silver Lining Music / Hell & Back Recordings. Europe, one of the few bands that rose to fame in the ’80s and still performs... Continue Reading →
Hokka is the brainchild of Joel Hokka (formerly of Blind Channel), who has formed a new band with former The Rasmus guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi and drummer Jimi Aslak. This three-piece band is embarking on a journey through the world of dark and melancholic rock. The title of Hokka’s debut album is “Via Miseria IV”, which... Continue Reading →
Sevendust recently joined Alter Bridge on their European tour, which saw the band return to Germany for the first time in over 15 years, and fans of powerful alternative rock/metal can now look forward to a new album from the Atlanta-based band. Titled "One", Sevendust's 15th studio album features ten new songs. One amazing thing... Continue Reading →
A Scandinavian metal package will stop at Hamburg's Gruenspan tonight, bringing some raw death and black metal to town. Swedish metal veterans Hypocrisy are touring with none other than the Norwegian black metal force Abbath as a special guest. Accompanying these two bands are Vreid and Vomitory, who have both just released new albums. Black... Continue Reading →
When people think of Kiefer Sutherland, most immediately associate his name with films like "Flatliners" and hit TV series such as "24" or "Designated Survivor". What fewer people realize is that Sutherland has also built a solid reputation as a musician. Those who are already fans of his music gathered tonight at Grosse Freiheit 36 in Hamburg. Sutherland and his band are currently on... Continue Reading →
Venom are certainly one of the most influential bands in heavy metal. They set the standard for raw and devilish metal with their first albums, which are now considered classics. Albums like "Welcome to Hell" and "At War with Satan" defined a whole new genre, which was also given a name with the "Black Metal"... Continue Reading →
It seems that surprise releases are becoming the norm these days. First, the doom metal institution Spirit Adrift launched a new album without any prior announcement, and now it is the UK-based rock band Enter Shikari, with a new album that nobody saw coming. In an age of digital media, where news and rumors spread... Continue Reading →
"Made in Hell" is actually made in Helvetia, as the guys from Hell Boulevard are from Switzerland. Founded in 2014, the band made their debut in 2016 with an album called "Inferno". Since then, the four-piece band has released two more albums, with "Made in Hell" marking their fourth release. Six years after revealing "Not... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since I last saw Joe Bonamassa perform live. If I remember correctly, the iconic guitarist played five shows at the Carré Theatre in Amsterdam in March 2015, and it was a great experience. While tonight's venue, Barclays Arena in Hamburg, certainly can’t compete with a location like the Royal Theatre Carre,... Continue Reading →
American singer John Corabi has a rich musical history. He was part of Mötley Crüe, founded Union with Bruce Kulick, and is known for his work with The Dead Daisies. Corabi has also worked on several solo projects, with the latest due to be released soon. Entitled “New Day” and inspired by the music of... Continue Reading →
Terror is a hardcore band from the US West Coast. Founded in 2002, the band grew to become one of the most influential names in the genre. With frontman Scott Vogel and drummer Nick Jetts, two of the band's founding members are still at the helm. The quintet has just finished work on their latest... Continue Reading →
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