My World of Music – est. 2013
“Hello cruel world / I'm not going away / So I might as well have my say,” sings Joe Jackson on his new album – and there's no doubt that while many of his peers have lost their passion, their voice, or even their lives, Jackson grows stronger with each passing year. "Hope and Fury"... Continue Reading →
Steve Morse is best known for his time with classic rock pioneers Deep Purple, where he was the guitarist who had been in the line-up for the most years. Morse has also been part of Kansas, and with the Steve Morse Band he has his own creative outlet. In 2022, Morse announced his departure from... Continue Reading →
“Magic 8-Ball” is the latest release from Norwegian art rock band Gazpacho, and their first in five years. The new studio album features eight songs about fate and its effects. Musically refined and lyrically sophisticated, “Magic 8-Ball” is based on a central concept. The philosophical paradox of the 'Ship of Theseus' inspired the band to... Continue Reading →
84 Days is the collaboration of four heavyweights of melodic punk rock. Producer Cameron Webb, Pennywise bassist Randy Bradbury, No Doubt drummer Adrian Young, and The Vandals guitarist Warren Fitzgerald are 84 Days, and the four-piece have launched a self-titled debut album. The band is Bradbury's brainchild as he wanted to write some music for... Continue Reading →
Slash has released a new live album showcasing his love for blues. The iconic guitarist performed at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival in Colorado on 17 July 2024. The show was recorded and is now available in various formats. Slash and his band, Slash's Blues Ball, performed fifteen classic rock and blues songs. These include “Parchman Farm... Continue Reading →
After more than three decades at the forefront of progressive metal, Swedish icons Opeth are bringing their monumental live experience to Italy for two exclusive summer dates in 2026. July 10 – Pompei – Anfiteatro Degli ScaviJuly 11 – Bologna – Sequoie Music Park Following the announcement of select appearances across Europe (Halifax-UK, Dublin-Ireland, Rättvik-Sweden),... Continue Reading →
When it comes to Kadavar, two things are certain. Firstly, nothing is certain, and secondly, whatever they come up with results from an impressive creative flow. It took Kadavar five years to release a new album, “I Just Want to Be a Sound”, which hit the shelves in spring this year. The wait for the... Continue Reading →
Switzerland’s rock heavyweights Gotthard and Marc Storace (Krokus) have joined forces for a brand-new version of "Liverpool", one of the highlights and fan-favorite from Gotthard’s No. 1 album “Stereo Crush.” The newly reimagined duet, sung by two of Switzerland’s most remarkable rock voices, Nic Maeder and Marc Storace, is out now on all digital platforms.... Continue Reading →
NYC hardcore veterans Agnostic Front have released their next thunderous album, "Echoes in Eternity". Six years after revealing “Get Loud!”, the band returns with their 13^(th) studio album, the next roaring gem in their career. Founded 45 years ago, Agnostic Front is a band that belongs at the spearhead of East Coast hardcore. They are... Continue Reading →
French guitarist and singer Laura Cox has released her new studio album, “Trouble Coming” Having premiered with “Burning Bright” in 2019, Cox established herself as a great rock musician. “Trouble Coming” will consolidate this reputation, as the album features eleven excellently crafted rock songs. The talented guitarist and singer picks up where she left off... Continue Reading →
The crossover kings, H-Blockx, have been on the rise for a while now. There has been a lot of activity at the H-Blockx camp recently, and their current tour is just one example of this. After celebrating the anniversary of their debut album last year, the four-piece band from Münster, Germany, are now on their... Continue Reading →
The new Deez Nuts album, "Sausage", is a melting pot of hardcore, metal and rap. The Australian band's latest studio album features ten songs and follows the 2019 release “You Got Me Fucked Up”. In a way, “Sausage” continues the band's musical endeavour, even though the world has changed since 2019. This is not only... Continue Reading →
Metal veterans Savatage announced the “Prelude To Madness” tour, including some headliner- and festival shows in Europe. Metalheads in the greater Hamburg area can look forward with excitement since Savatage will play the Wacken Festival as well as Elbriot 2026.
From the deep woods of the Black Forest, mystical metal riffs are conquering the world. That might be a slightly exaggerated description, but what Thron deliver on their latest album, “Vurias”, is stunning black metal worth listening to. Thron formed in 2015 and released their self-titled debut album in 2017. This album led to the... Continue Reading →
Usually, it is October 31st when a commercialized scary clownery called Halloween takes place but real metalheads know that things are different. Especially fans of heavy metal from the greater Hamburg area know that Helloween is on November 1st. This is the day when the iconic band from Germany’s north plays a show at Barclays Arena... Continue Reading →
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