My World of Music – est. 2013
In two weeks - on Thursday 19th Jan to be exact - Dutch metal band For I Am King (FIAK) will release their third studio album 'Crown'. It is the long-awaited follow-up to 2018's 'I,' which received high praise from fans and critics internationally. Released today from that album is the monumental new single 'Trojans'... Continue Reading →
It was already indicated with the launch of 'The Wrong Time' about a month ago; Obituary are back. And not only that the death metal legend presents a new album - it's the vehemence of the song that demands all from amps and speakers. The five-piece from Tampa, Florida is one of the best that... Continue Reading →
The region around Ljungby is sadly known to metal fans, as the name is closely connected with the tragic bus accident in 1986, which took the life of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton (R.I.P.). Fortunately, however, there are also positive thoughts that come to mind when you hear about this place between Malmö and Stockholm. This... Continue Reading →
Captain Ahab is a protagonist in Herman Melville's novel 'Moby Dick' and inspired a young metal band from Heidelberg, Germany when they were looking for a name for their metal adventure. The whole process took place almost 20 years ago and Ahab, the metal band, was born. The southern German metal enthusiasts premiered in 2006... Continue Reading →
Anti-Flag is without a doubt one of the most established punk rock bands in the USA. It was Justin Sane and Pat Theric who founded the band in 1988. From the very beginning Anti-Flag combined the boisterous sound of punk rock with a straightforward attitude. Throughout the years, the band has stood up against war... Continue Reading →
It became a nice tradition that DH schedule for a small mini-tour through Germany between Christmas and New Year. Now, as for all bands, the past two years brought challenges and it is even more delightful that 2022 ends with a resumption of the Die Happy concert tour. Was it the Große Freiheit 36 in... Continue Reading →
One is tempted to say: Once again every year. Of course this is true when it comes to Lemmyversary in Hamburg. However, the traditional Lemmy Kilmister memorial concert had to be canceled the past two years. Even if Motörizer from Kiel, as the initiators of the metal memorial party had tried everything, the pandemic-related restrictions... Continue Reading →
Katatonia and Sólstafir will be on tour through Europe/UK in January and February. The tour will start on January 21 in Tampere, Finland while it will end on February 26 in Stockholm, Sweden. Here are specifically the shows in German: 25.01.23 DE - Berlin / Huxleys Neue Welt26.01.23 DE - Köln / Essigfabrik27.01.23 DE -... Continue Reading →
Singer, guitarist and songwriter Laura Cox will embark on a tour through Europe in spring 2023 to promote the upcoming album 'Head Above Water' (release date January 20th, 2023) and here are the dates for Germany: 21.03.2023, Bensheim – Rex23.03.2023, Salzgitter – Kulturscheune24.03.2023, Bonn – Harmonie25.03.2023, Dortmund – Piano26.03.2023, Hamburg – Knust28.03.2023, Berlin – Frannz-Club14.07.2023, Schleswig... Continue Reading →
Norway is not only known for its black metal scene. Also hardcore punk is located in the north of Europe and has with Rise Above a young and wild representative. Rise Above, not to be mixed up with Rise Against, started in 2016 when the five guys released a first EP called 'Sound of Liberation'.... Continue Reading →
It was a great year for Undertow. The trade press celebrated the current album 'Bipolar' and the live concerts culminated at Metal Hammer Paradise festival. Therefore, at the end of the year, the "most underrated, best whatever metal band in the world" just says thank you and sends a thoughtful, calm video out into the... Continue Reading →
Rock am Ring and Rock im Park belong the biggest festivals in Germany and Europe. With Kings Of Leon, Bring Me The Horizon, Rise Against, Limp Bizkit und Incubus additional bands have been confirmed and here is the alphabetical list of bands of the 2023 edition of the legendary festival: Apache 207 Arch Enemy Architects AViVA... Continue Reading →
Paul Sabu has been one of the greats of the rock music business for more than 30 years. The singer, guitarist and producer began in 1979 with a debut album, which was simply named 'Sabu'. This was the beginning of a career that brought solo albums, but also fueled many collaborations with well-known artists. Alice... Continue Reading →
After a few years Life Of Agony will return to Gruenspan, Hamburg for a show. The New York metal icons will be on the road with Prong. These two veteran bands will be supported by Tarah Who?, who will act as the opener that night. Tickets are available HERE. 30 years after having launched the... Continue Reading →
Apocalyptica unveiled with ‘Rise Again’ a new song, featuring Epica’s Simone Simons. The song is a renewed version of ‘Rise’, an instrumental track of the ‘Cell-O’ album. Eicca Toppinen from Apocalyptica on ‘Rise Again’: "It was so great to make Rise Again with Simone Simons! When we were putting the Epic Apocalypse tour together, we... Continue Reading →
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