My World of Music – est. 2013
"Allocated Savagery" is the latest single from veteran German thrash legion, Exumer. The track comes by way of the band's latest studio album, Death Mask Messiah, set for release on August 28th through Metal Blade Records. Death Mask Messiah is inspired conceptually by US politics of the last decade, the pandemic, the use of misinformation to stir up... Continue Reading →
One of the world's most captivating guitarists, Yngwie Malmsteen has announced his new studio album, Hell or High Water, which will be released on 13 November via Music Theories Recordings / Artone Label Group. To whet your appetite, he has also revealed the first single from the album, ‘Now or Never,’ which you can listen to below. When we... Continue Reading →
Night Ranger are without a doubt one of the most recognizable names in melodic rock and AOR. Classic hits like "Sister Christian" and "When You Close Your Eyes" helped propel the band into rock's spotlight during the mid-1980s. Although their most recent studio album, ATBPO, was released five years ago, Night Ranger have remained active. This time, they return with... Continue Reading →
Up-and-coming German melancholic heavy metal outfit The Night Eternal is pleased to present their latest single, "The Veins Of Time." The consuming new track comes by way of the band's forthcoming Metal Blade debut, Cold Velvet, set to drop on August 21st. The band's third single opens the B-side of Cold Velvet and immediately signals... Continue Reading →
Monchi’s new book, Jenseits der Brandmauer – Über mein Leben in der ostdeutschen Provinz, will be released on August 13. To coincide with the release, the singer from Feine Sahne Fischfilet will embark on his first book tour this winter. Speaking about the events, Monchi says: “I’m really looking forward to finally presenting my new... Continue Reading →
KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer will appear as featured special guest at the official fan celebration on occasion of 50 years of KISS history in Germany. The event will take place on 30th October 2026 at Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf. Tommy will be joining KISS Forever Band during their live set. A limited number of signing... Continue Reading →
Thronehammer rises from the depths like a monolith of ancient stone and rusted steel—mighty, bleak, and of overwhelming force. The German-British band was founded in 2012 by Stuart West and has since evolved far beyond its roots in epic doom. As the band’s founder and creative force, West continues to shape Thronehammer’s unmistakable identity with... Continue Reading →
Temple Of Dread have firmly established themselves as one of Germany's leading death metal bands. Hailing from Spiekeroog, one of the East Frisian Islands, the band has been proving since 2017 that outstanding metal doesn't have to come from major cities only. Their debut album, Blood Craving Mantras, marked the first step for the five-piece from... Continue Reading →
An era is coming to an end. Nearly a year after the release of their final album, Megadeth (2026), the legendary thrash metal band of the same name will embark on one last world tour to say goodbye to the stage. Joining bandleader Dave Mustaine are longtime bandmates Teemu Mäntysaari (guitar), James LoMenzo (bass), and Dirk Verbeuren (drums), a lineup widely recognized for its outstanding... Continue Reading →
Two representatives of the German metal underground have joined forces to release a split album. The bands in question are Phantom Corporation and Catbreath. Phantom Corporation opens the record. Although the band - featuring scene veterans from Dew-Scented, Weak Aside, and Eroded - has released only two full-length albums so far, the five-piece has already... Continue Reading →
Finsterforst are from Freiburg, Germany, and formed in 2004. Their debut album, Weltenkraft, was released in 2007, and the artwork reflected the band’s sound quite well. The Black Forest is located close to Freiburg and is a popular destination for outdoor activities and recreation. At the same time, the region carries a certain mystical atmosphere, which... Continue Reading →
Do doom metal roots and a punk rock attitude really go together? That was the question many people asked in 2021 when The Limit released their new album. At the time, Billy Liebling (Pentagram), Sonny Vincent (Testors), Jimmy Recca (The Stooges), Hugo Conim (Dawnrider), and João Simmons (Dawnrider) delivered Caveman Logic. Now the band returns with Another... Continue Reading →
Seven years after their last studio album, Die Happy are back. And rarely has a comeback sounded as determined as this one. Empathy Is No Weakness is the title of the band’s tenth studio album - a title that takes a stand while also capturing the essence of what Die Happy have stood for for... Continue Reading →
Australian/Finnish progressive dark metal collective The Eternal has unveiled a captivating new music video for their latest single, "Colours Fade," offering another compelling glimpse into their forthcoming studio album, Obscured Horizons, set for release on September 18 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Blending haunting melodies with emotional depth and cinematic atmosphere, the track further showcases... Continue Reading →
Imminence has announced new headlining tour dates for Europe in early 2027. Following the global success of their critically acclaimed 2024 album “The Black” and sold-out shows at the Palladium in Cologne and the Inselpark Arena in Hamburg last December, this tour marks the biggest milestone yet in the band’s live career. With these new... Continue Reading →
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