My World of Music – est. 2013
Photo: Franz Schepers Can anybody actually remember who the first band was that started with adding their band to a beer/drink? Anyhow, this time German Metal veterans Scorpions inform about a successful introduction of a Pale Lager beer, produced by ABK Brauerei, Kaufbeuren, GER. The Hard Rock Cafe Hamburg hosted the event and on November... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Induction is the brainchild of Czech guitarist Martin Beck, who kick-started the band in 2014. Influenced by French composer Peter Crowley, Beck followed his musical vision of creating melodic Power Metal that's timeless, not following any trend. Beck was lucky and found a great singer for Induction, Dutch Metal siren Nick Holleman, known from... Continue Reading →
(*/10) As part of the 'Genesis Revisited tour' Steve Hackett and band mates played a show at Royal Festival Hall in London on October 4th, 2018. Thirteen beautiful songs filled the venue that night, a show split into two parts. Hackett's years with legendary Genesis have been the base for the setlist and with 'Dance... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Phil Campbell is a musician that doesn’t need any introduction. Known from his many years with legendary Motörhead, Campbell continued his career in Rock/Metal with a generation bridging project called Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons with him and his sons following their passion for great Rock’n’roll. Another thought Campbell had in mind for... Continue Reading →
(10/10) German Post-Rock powerhouse Long Distance Calling played three special show in early 2019. The quartet has chosen unusual locations for concerts that have been performed under the banner of ‘Seats & Sounds’. The final show of this triple took place in Hamburg at Kulturkirche Altona. The neo-gothic church, built in 1873, was the impressive... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Dutch Death Metal powerhouse Dictated has with 'Phobos' their third album in the starting blocks, following the debut from 2010 and the sophomore 'The Deceived'. Dictated is the brainchild of Jessica Otten and Sonja Schuringa, both handling Dictated's guitars. Next the two girls it's York Keijzer (v), Koen Verstralen (b) and Frank Schilperoort (d)... Continue Reading →
(6/10) The third album of a band is often a decisive one and Brazilian Armored Dawn reaches this milestone with their new longplayer entitled 'Viking Zombie'. A first glimpse on the artwork makes you think of Amon Amarth and the work 'viking' in the title even aplifies the first thought. Now, Armored Dawn is for... Continue Reading →
(7/10) Barcelona-based thrashers Crisix is a five-piece band, musicians with a passion Thrash Metal. To pay tribute to some of their 'inspirators' the guys recorded an album with cover songs, all Thrash Metal classics from overseas. It's the glorious '80's sound from Bay Area and US East-cost being interpreted by the guys from Catalonia. Testament,... Continue Reading →
(8/10) If former members of bands like Volbeat, Mnemic, Hatesphere, Illdisposed and Raunchy unit, you can be sure that their collaboration leads to a musical monster that's heavy and brutal. Blood Eagle is the brainchild of Franz Hellboss and Gabriel Eftemie who wanted to have an outlet for their passion for Death Metal. A first... Continue Reading →
'The Serpent Rings' is the title of Magnum's next longplayer. Release date is January 17th, 2020 and the album comes via Steamhammer/SPV. 'The Serpent Rings' also features a new bassplayer. No less then Dennis Ward handles the four-string, replacing Al Barrow who left Magnum due to practical reasons. Barrow lives in the US which made... Continue Reading →
The Mission announce tour dates for 2020. Wayne Hussey says: “Asking me to write about the anticipation of touring Europe whilst in the throes of a 12 week solo slog around the continent & British Isles is a bit like asking me to explain the taste of egg soufflé after being force-fed boiled eggs every day... Continue Reading →
(7/10) nówfrago is the brainchild of Swiss songwriter Matthias Gunsch who started the band together some musically like-minded guys a band that releases with ‘Now in Common’ an album that doesn’t really fit the demand metalheads. However, the guys wrote and recorded some interesting music that can be described as a twisted pop/rock sound combined... Continue Reading →
(*/10) This year in December it will be 4 years that legendary Lemmy Kilmister left this world. Lemmy belongs to the real iconic musicians this planet ever saw and although he's not with us anymore there's a lot of genre defining music he wrote, played and recorded in more than four decades with Motörhead. Two... Continue Reading →
(7/10) Michael Sweet is known as being the frontman of legendary Stryper, a band that got attention due to tossing bibles during live shows, being dressed in their bumblebee like yellow/black striped stage clothing. Next to the releases with Stryper Michael Sweet released solo albums too of which the newest one is entitled 'Ten'. It's,... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Pitfalls are usually nothing very positive, mostly they are even a threat. In case of Leprous 'Pitfalls' can lead to a positive effect. The Norwegian Prog Rock band entitled their newest album 'Pitfalls' and the guys work around those very well, since it's another great addition to the creative work. 'Pitfalls', that's Leprous' sixth... Continue Reading →
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