My World of Music – est. 2013
Tonight is different and this has mainly to do with an artist that is very well known in Germany. We are talking about Olli Schulz. The German singer-songwriter is about to finish-off his tour through Germany, playing two shows in his hometown Hamburg. Tonight is the first of these two appearances at edel-optics Arena. Some... Continue Reading →
One of the most thrilling bands these days is Midnight, and it isn’t even a band in the traditional meaning. Midnight is a solo effort by Athenar which started back in 2003 in Cleveland Ohio. Since then, Midnight released five studio albums, flanked by numerous spilt releases, singles and EPs. Not to forget in this... Continue Reading →
Myrath have been around since 2006 after five years of making music as Xtazy. With a total of five albums, the guys from Tunisia have already achieved a lot and these days there will be a new longplayer with 'Karma'. 'Karma' was originally supposed to be released earlier, but the release has been postponed and... Continue Reading →
As part of their upcoming European tour, NYC hardcore veterans Sick Of It All will come to Germany in May 2024. The band will play three shows and here are the dates: May 3rd, 2024 Das Bett, FrankfurtMay 4th, 2024 Gruenspan, HamburgMay 7th, 2024 Matrix, Bochum
The expectations were high when 75% of the legendary Dokken line-up created music in 2018. This resulted in the release of The End Machine's debut album. Jeff Pilson and George Lynch formed the group together with Mick Brown (former Dokken) and Robert Manson. What began as a project quickly gained momentum, and a sophomore album... Continue Reading →
In a world where everything we are used to is being turned upside down and political extremes are on the rise, a melange of rage and anger is emerging. In such an environment, it's musicians like Al Jourgensen who are at their best, and so it's no surprise that 'HOPIUMFORTHEMASSSES' is one of the strongest... Continue Reading →
Black Country Communion, that’s Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian. Such a formation one can rightly call a supergroup and the anticipated fifth album is in the starting blocks. Simply named ‘V’, the longplayer will see the light of day on June 14th, 2024 and with ‘Stay Free’ a first song has... Continue Reading →
Two bands that are firmly established in the metal scene are playing in Hamburg's Markthalle tonight. None other than Udo Dirkschneider is currently on tour with U.D.O. to present the new album 'Touchdown' live. On tour with U.D.O. is another German metal band that has released another great album. We are talking about Primal Fear... Continue Reading →
The mighty Kerry King will come to Germany, playing at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, as well as he will play two club shows. The first one will be at Grosse Freiheit 36 in Hamburg (June 11th, 2024), followed by a show at Huxleys Neue Welt in Berlin (June 12th, 2024). Photo: DreamHaus... Continue Reading →
Sentry wouldn't exist without Manilla Road, and a quick look at the line-up shows why. Bryan Patrick (vocals), Phil Ross (bass) and Andreas "Neudi" Neuderth (drums) were all part of Manilla Road's final line-up. However, after the unexpected death of Manilla Road mastermind Mark Shelton, the iconic band broke up, which didn't come as a... Continue Reading →
Messiah have been fighting their way back for a few years now. The band, who impressed the metal underground of the late 80s with albums such as 'Extreme Cold Weather' and the subsequent 'Choir of Horror', have been back since 2017. And it's not just that Brögi and Co. are making music again, no. What... Continue Reading →
The modern, crossover-inspired sounds of heavy music will fill the Sporthalle Alsterdorf tonight as Enter Shikari headline a show in Hamburg. The Brits will be joined by Fever 333 with their energetic cocktail of hardcore, funk and rap. Tonight's opener is a German band as Blackout Problems kick off this exciting evening and they do... Continue Reading →
Greek guitarist Gus G. founded Firewind in 1998 and has kept the band alive alongside other projects. The band still delivers well-forged metal and it feels like the addition of Herbie Langhans to the line-up has given the band an extra boost. Langhans was already part of the 2020 album 'Firewind', which marked a kind... Continue Reading →
Eagerly awaited and finally on its way, this is the new longplayer from The Neptune Power Federation. 'Goodnight My Children' is the title of this new musical explosion from the Australian rockers and it lives up to the high expectations. Eight songs in total make up 'Goodnight My Children', and although it is not equipped... Continue Reading →
'The Catalyst' is the latest effort from Amaranthe and the Swedes' seventh album seamlessly follows on from its predecessor. Four years after 'Manifest', Amaranthe present a new singer in Mikael Sehlin, who replaces the former Henrik Englund Wilhelmsson. However, this change of personnel has hardly any effect on the new album, as the two are... Continue Reading →
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