My World of Music – est. 2013
"No Life ‘Til Leather: A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All" is a stunning tribute album that makes perfect sense. Firstly, Metallica’s debut album revolutionised heavy metal with its raw, electrifying energy. The metal pioneers spearheaded the Bay Area thrash metal scene and influenced numerous bands. As well as the importance of the album itself,... Continue Reading →
When it comes to progressive metal, Dream Theater is one of the most impressive bands. They are icons of the genre, having been around for a while under the name Majesty in the second half of the '80s, which put them on the metalheads' radar. Their big breakthrough came with the debut album “When Dream... Continue Reading →
The countdown to the release of Megadeth’s final studio album continues with “I Don’t Care” their latest single and video out today (November 14). The uncompromising metal titans teamed with director Keith J Leman for the video which mashes scenes of skate culture with dynamic band performance footage. Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine says about the... Continue Reading →
To celebrate the release, Danko Jones will hit the road this winter for the “Danko Jones Is What You Need” European Tour 2025, with Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts supporting on most dates: 19.11.2025 FI Helsinki – Tavastia21.11.2025 SE Stockholm – Münchenbryggeriet22.11.2025 NO Oslo - Vulkan Arena25.11.2025 DE Hamburg - Markthalle26.11.2025 DE Osnabrück –... Continue Reading →
Music is at its best when it’s authentic, which it is when the artists enjoy their work and are guided by an inner passion. This freedom is often present at the beginning of a career, but also when an artist or band no longer has anything to prove. Rock veterans Cheap Trick belong to the... Continue Reading →
German punk rock band Sondaschule will be on the road in December 2025 with one show, the guys will play at Alsterdorfer Sporthalle on December 19, 2025. Here are all tour dates: 19.11.2025 Zürich, Dynamo21.11.2025 Wien, Arena28.11.2025 Berlin, Columbiahalle29.11.2025 Hannover, Swiss Life Hall11.12.2025 Stuttgart, Im Wizemann12.12.2025 Wiesbaden, Schlachthof (sold out)13.12.2025 Düsseldorf, Mitsubishi-Electric-Halle19.12.2025 Hamburg, Sporthalle20.12.2025 Leipzig,... Continue Reading →
Napalm Death will embark on a European/UK tour in 2026 which includes a show at Gruenspan, Hamburg on February 14th, 2026. With them on tour will be Whiplash and Varukers plus one band to be announced.
Blues Pills and DeWolff will embark on a tour which includes five shows in Germany. On March 27th, 2026 bands will play a show at Fabrik, Hamburg and presale has already started.
One and a half years after having played a fulminant show at Gruenspan, Hamburg, NYC hardcore pioneers Agnostic Front will return to Hamburg as part of their upcoming "Echoes in Eternity" tour. Agnostic Front will play at Gruenspan, Hamburg on February 7th, 2026. Support: Wisdom In Chains and Raw Brigade
Flatwounds are excited to release the video for their powerful new single, “Vilify.” You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/wMisxKZ4Td0?si=ycN_GPqcgof_JI2M “The song was written with a lot of attitude in mind,” explains singer Colin O'Hare. “It has a certain edge that we often miss in today's rock music.” “Vilify” captures the oppressive feeling of being stuck—somewhere between stagnation... Continue Reading →
Leave it to the Germans, in this instance Berlin's The Ocean, to keep the eerie darkness but add a layer of labyrinthian musical complexity to their tribute in the shape of the NIN track "Even Deeper". Their fascinating homage is the third single from the companion album "Best of Nine Inch Nails Redux" that will... Continue Reading →
Kentucky's finest band, Black Stone Cherry, will launch their new EP, “Celebrate,” on March 6, 2026. The EP will be available digitally via Mascot Records. Following the recent release of the lead single, “Neon Eyes,” the band is now releasing a new single and music video for the EP's title track, “Celebrate.” Watch the video... Continue Reading →
Defecto, a band from Copenhagen, Denmark, have released their newest album, titled "Echoes of Isolation". It is their fourth full-length album, following “Duality”, which was unveiled in 2020. It is also the first album to be released through Frontiers Music, which marks a significant milestone for the band. “Echoes of Isolation” includes nine songs, beginning... Continue Reading →
After a successful premiere in 2025, the South of Heaven Festival in Maastricht will return next year. On June 6 and 7, 2026, the city will once again become a meeting place for metal fans from all over Europe. The festival near the German/Dutch border has now announced its complete lineup. But that's not all:... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Kotka, Finland, Omnium Gatherum was formed almost three decades ago and has become one of the most important ambassadors of melodic death metal from Finland. Four years after releasing the “Origins” album, the band returns with their tenth studio effort, which has an unusually long title: “May the Bridges We Burn Light Us... Continue Reading →
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