My World of Music – est. 2013
The album "Made in KuBa" is bound to draw some attention, and one might wonder if there is a spelling mistake in the title. However, KuBa is not Cuba, which means that the title is spelled correctly and is more of a wordplay. KuBa is the abbreviation for Kulturbahnhof, a legendary venue in Jena, Germany.... Continue Reading →
The next set of shows in Opeth's "The Last Will and Testament" tour was starts at a great location in Hamburg. The Laeiszhalle is hosting the Swedish metal outfit tonight, and they are joined by a band called Paatos. Laeiszhalle is a traditional concert hall which opened in 1908, with all kinds of events and... Continue Reading →
Michael Schenker is a renowned name in rock and metal. The guitarist started out early and was part of the Scorpions at the beginning of their career, before joining UFO. This experience launched an impressive career. Schenker has been and continues to be involved in many projects and leads various bands. One of these is... Continue Reading →
DOTAG stands for Dirkschneider and The Old Gang. Launched as a one-off charity project in 2020, DATOG continued songwriting after receiving some very positive reactions to their first single releases and EP. The one-off project has now evolved into a band set to launch its debut album, “Babylon”. The band members are renowned musicians: Udo... Continue Reading →
The German thrash metal band Darkness is one of the groups benefiting from the current thrash metal boom. Hailing from Essen, Germany, the band was among the first to contribute to the German thrash metal movement in the '80s. With three albums under their belt, the band received some notable attention. While Darkness couldn't close... Continue Reading →
Infest from Serbia has been delivering death-/thrash metal since 2002. The three-piece band has released six albums and, four years after revealing “Psychosis,” they are back with their latest effort."Ambassadors of Aggression" is a fitting title. The ten songs are filled with blasting power, starting with the massive opener, "Man-God." There's no time to slowly... Continue Reading →
Progressive music titans Dream Theater are releasing a new live album on November 28th via their longtime label partner Inside Out Music/Sony Music. “Quarantième: Live à Paris” documents the iconic lineup of James LaBrie [vocals], John Petrucci [guitar], John Myung [bass], Jordan Rudess [keyboards] and Mike Portnoy’s [drums], playing a sold-out show in Paris, France... Continue Reading →
Dave Hause, a singer and guitarist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is launching a new album called "…and the Mermaid." I haven't had House on my musical radar, although the latest effort is already his seventh solo album. Hause has a rich musical history, with roots in rock, punk, and metal. He later moved towards singer/songwriter songs,... Continue Reading →
Rock legends Mötley Crüe announce a special 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set "Theatre Of Pain" for November 14 via BMG. First released in June 1985, "Theatre Of Pain" marked a bold new chapter for Mötley Crüe - stylistically daring, musically explosive, and unapologetically street glam. Driven by the style of “Smokin' In The... Continue Reading →
Sondaschule was formed in 1999 and has become one of the most influential German ska punk bands. Sondaschule is the brainchild of founders Marc Böhle and Mirko Klautmann (the latter still being on board), and the debut album was the springboard for the guys, as it created some solid attention, which led to "Schön kaputt"... Continue Reading →
Kreator are releasing their new single “Seven Serpents” today, along with a spectacular music video, announcing their new studio album “Krushers Of The World,” which will be released on January 16, 2026, via Nuclear Blast. Starting in March, the thrash metal legends will be on a major European tour, which will take them to Essen,... Continue Reading →
After releasing a new song called "Straight Outta Nowhere", the German groove masters H-Blocks have released another new single. "Lights Out" is a pounding crossover anthem which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/yRIneKvzXGg?feature=shared The band will also be on tour, including a show at Docks in Hamburg on 4 November 2025. Photo: Connor McBriarty
Last week it was Igorrr; this week, Revocation. The flow of releases from technically advanced extreme metal bands shows no sign of stopping. Revocation's latest effort is titled “New Gods, New Masters” and features nine new songs. Driven by Dave Davidson, the new album features complex songs that demand a lot from listeners, while simultaneously... Continue Reading →
Twenty-one years after their last studio album, Gluecifer, the Kings of Rock, are back with Steamhammer and proudly announce their brand new album “Same Drug New High”, which will be released on January 16, 2026. At a time when the world's inflationary frenzy for change seems to spare nothing and no one, Gluecifer are the... Continue Reading →
Legendary former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin banded together with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and explosive Tool drummer Danny Carey to create Beat, a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 80s King Crimson albums – “Discipline”, “Beat”, and “Three Of A Perfect Pair.” In 2024, the ensemble staged 65 standing room only... Continue Reading →
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