My World of Music – est. 2013
In the 21st century, life often feels overwhelming. Too loud, too chaotic—sometimes like we’re on the brink of the apocalypse. For over ten years, Kadavar have been turning all of this into what they do best: uncompromising, thundering rock. Instead of hiding from it all, they channel the complexities of the world into their very... Continue Reading →
Following two successful editions, FULL METAL MAYRHOFEN will return to Austria's Zillertal region from March 29 to April 3, 2027. Set against the backdrop of snow-covered peaks, traditional mountain huts, and the Alpine scenery surrounding Mayrhofen, the festival once again combines live metal performances with winter sports and a mountain holiday experience. Advance ticket sales are now open.... Continue Reading →
Following the explosive track “Farewell,” the Swedish rock band Åskväder continues its journey toward its upcoming third album, Wax, with the new song “Salt,” which was released on July 16 via Icons Creating Evil Art—accompanied by an official music video. Driven by thunderous riffs, rousing melodies, and the self-assured attitude typical of Scandinavian rock, “Salt”... Continue Reading →
What comes next when your feature film debut becomes the highest-grossing hard rock cinema event in U.S. history and also produces a No. 1 soundtrack album? Ghost raise the bar once again with 2 Big To Rig. The band's second collaboration with LUF Kino was filmed on 16mm during two completely sold-out performances at the Palacio... Continue Reading →
After releasing Shock in 2019, Tesla took their time before returning with a new studio album. Seven years after their last collection of original material, the band is back with Homage - an album that lives up to its name in every possible way. The title couldn't be more fitting. Homage is a tribute to the songs and artists that... Continue Reading →
Day two of March Börner Open Air gets underway, and the temperatures are even higher than on the opening day. The festival kicks off with a trio of bands—Edelgift!, Der Butterwegge, and Elfmorgen—before German punk veterans Rantanplan take the stage. With Rantanplan, ska punk returns to MBOA. The band delivers a tight 40-minute set and... Continue Reading →
Today, we’re visiting the Match Börner Open Air in Norderstedt, part of the greater Hamburg metropolitan area, for the very first time. Established in 2022, the festival has grown steadily over the past few years. While its early editions featured a diverse lineup blending pop, rock, and heavier acts, the festival has since developed a... Continue Reading →
Iconic Swedish heavy metallers Amon Amarth approach a new way of songwriting on their first-ever acoustic excursion "Upphaf". The song strips away the fury of modern melodic heavy metal to reveal the ancient, skeletal frame of a Norse epic. Reimagined for the gathering space of a longhouse hearth, the song features hypnotic melodies and mesmerising... Continue Reading →
A new chapter begins. German metal veterans Brainstorm have officially announced their brand-new studio album, Nightfall. The band's forthcoming full-length will be released via Reigning Phoenix Music in Spring 2027, marking the next milestone in a career spanning more than three decades.Following the critically acclaimed Plague Of Rats, Brainstorm continue to expand the lyrical universe inspired by... Continue Reading →
It had been quite a while since Marillion last performed in Hamburg. Their previous appearance dates back to 2018, when the British progressive rock legends took the stage at the Mehr! Theater am Großmarkt. Now, after a long absence, the band has finally returned to the Hanseatic city. This time, Marillion is part of the... Continue Reading →
Mongolian artists delivering heavy metal—that was the unexpected and exotic moment when The Hu burst onto the scene in 2016. Formed in Ulaanbaatar, the band quickly became one of metal's most talked-about newcomers, and their debut album The Gereg left audiences stunned with its unique blend of traditional Mongolian music and modern metal. Ten years later, The... Continue Reading →
Unbridled marks the eighth studio album from Pride Of Lions. Led by Jim Peterik and Toby Hitchcock, the band made its debut in 2003 with its self-titled album and has since become one of the most consistent names in the AOR scene. The album opens with the thunderous guitar-driven title track. "Unbridled" is an energetic and... Continue Reading →
If a band has been around for more than three decades, they're clearly doing something right. It also speaks volumes about their dedication to heavy metal. Stormhammer, hailing from Bavaria, Germany, are one of those bands. Founded in 1993, Stormhammer have gone through several lineup changes over the years, with bassist Horst Tessmann remaining the... Continue Reading →
Left To Die pays tribute to one of the most influential bands in death metal history. Founded by Chuck Schuldiner in 1984, Death changed extreme music forever with the groundbreaking Scream Bloody Gore, followed by the equally legendary Leprosy. Left To Die features former Death members Rick Rozz and Terry Butler alongside Matt Harvey and Gus Rios.... Continue Reading →
It was the golden age of heavy metal when a band called Ruthless released Discipline of Steel. The album earned a respectable amount of attention in the underground scene, but with so many legendary acts dominating the metal landscape at the time, Ruthless never quite managed to break into the top tier. The band called it... Continue Reading →
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