My World of Music – est. 2013
Arjen Lucassen is a renowned musician from the Netherlands. Born in The Hague, the multi-instrumentalist began his career in the band Bodine before achieving initial success with Vengeance. Although rooted in lighthearted hard rock, Lucassen's talent was evident, especially on the "Arabia" album. Since then, Lucassen has had an international career, delivering stunning music through... Continue Reading →
The Rods formed 45 years ago and are among the veterans of heavy metal from the US. The band was founded by David Feinstein, Ronnie James Dio's cousin, as well as Carl Canedy and Steven Starmer. Two of the founding members, Feinstein and Canedy, are still part of The Rods, along with drummer Freddy Villano.... Continue Reading →
Several bands have the name Hunger, but only one released an EP called "Ruler of the Wolves." The members of Hunger are Dizzy D., Jara Solís, Rudolf V., and Vick Rodríguez. For their EP, they also included Fabio Alessandrini on drums. Inspired by the sound of the '80s, Hunger fuses speed and power metal into... Continue Reading →
“Leuchtraketen” is perhaps the most fierce track on the eighth studio album by Berlin skate punks ZSK, reminiscent in sound and content of the band’s early albums such as “Herz für die Sache.” Powerful guitars and aggressive vocals define this song about protesting on the streets. “When the world escalates, we have to escalate too... Continue Reading →
I first came across the Swedish metal band Eleine in 2022 when they supported Sonata Arctica on their acoustic tour. I recall a show that, despite being acoustic, was very powerful and full of energy. It was an impressive set that raised the bar for the main act. Eleine is now launching a new EP,... Continue Reading →
The “Pay with your Blood” blood donation campaign is entering its next round and will take place at eight locations across Germany. Wacken Open Air is continuing the successful campaign and, together with the Universitätsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), is hosting a major kick-off event at the UKE on September 13, 2025. Lord of the Lost will... Continue Reading →
Walter Trout was always a familiar name to me, but I didn't start digging deeper into his music until a few years ago. The 2020 album "Ordinary Madness" fascinated me and was my introduction to the discography of the blues rock icon. These days, Trout is launching his latest effort, "Sign of the Times." It... Continue Reading →
German metal veterans Primal Fear launch the new album “Domination, ” a special release since the band overcame tough times to create it. The occurrence of lineup changes along the way is another factor to consider, and in this context, the start of a new era is marked by "Domination." You are probably aware of... Continue Reading →
Glenn Hughes is one of the greats in rock. The singer and bassist from Cannock, England, started out in the early 70s with a band called Trapeze, and he entered the spotlight when he joined Deep Purple in 1973. This brought a lot of attention to Hughes, which also benefited his first solo album, released... Continue Reading →
The location changed from Inselpark Arena Hamburg to Fabrik, Hamburg. More infos HERE. Finland’s Battle Beast have announced a massive 36-show European tour as the first leg of their upcoming world tour. Kicking off with a bang on October 17th with their biggest German headline show to date at Hamburg’s Inselpark Arena, the tour will keep the band on the road until... Continue Reading →
Foreigner will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2026 with an exclusive 50th Anniversary Tour and return to Germany for eight select open-air shows. The tour offers a retrospective of five decades of rock history and brings together the greatest anthems of one of the most successful classic rock bands of all time. 07.06.2026 – Bassum... Continue Reading →
Def Leppard, one of the UK's biggest arena rock bands, will be back on tour in the summer of 2026. A total of eleven dates are scheduled for June and July, including performances at the iconic O2 Arena in London, their hometown of Sheffield, Wacken Open Air, and two headline shows in German-speaking countries. Extreme... Continue Reading →
German metal group Nailed To Obscurity premiered with "Abyss" in 2007 and have released a total of four long players, with "Black Frost" being the latest to date. The album was released in 2019, and six years later, the band is returning with their next release. The title of the next studio album from the... Continue Reading →
British rock veterans FM are set to release their 15th studio album. “Brotherhood” showcases the band's enduring talent for crafting melodic rock. The band is currently in a highly productive phase, having released “Old Habits Die Hard” in 2024, and now the new album is already in the starting blocks. “Brotherhood” contains eleven songs, with... Continue Reading →
Wucan is the brainchild of Francis Tobolsky. Back in 2011, she was looking for musicians with whom to create music, and after finding Tim, Pätz and Patrik, everything was in place to work on a debut album. Francis and Tim are the only remaining founding members, and they are the driving force behind a band... Continue Reading →
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