My World of Music – est. 2013
Whether it's “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Urgent,” or the unforgettable anthems “Jukebox Hero” and “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” Foreigner has created a sound that is an integral part of rock history. First released digitally in 2010, the live recording “All Engines On - Live in London,” recorded during an unforgettable performance at... Continue Reading →
earMUSIC presents “10 MORE” – the explosive new live album from MC50, which will be released on December 5. It captures the unbridled energy of the 2018 tour, which revived the spirit of one of the most radical and revolutionary rock bands of all time. Founded by MC5 member Wayne Kramer to mark the 50th... Continue Reading →
Blistering death metal meets the icy coldness of black metal. Frenzied blast beats, powerful riffs, melancholic walls of sound, and vocals that oscillate between growling despair and screeching madness – that's Human Abyss. With their unmistakable mix of brutality and atmosphere, Human Abyss create soundscapes that not only let you hear, but also feel what... Continue Reading →
Tonight, it's all about the melodies and hooks, as Battle Beasts not only kick off their European tour, but also celebrate the release of their latest album, “Steelbound”. They are joined by Nuremberg-based Dominum and melodic metal band Majestica. Tonight's sold-out show at Fabrik is a great beginning to the tour. The popularity of this... Continue Reading →
Thrash metal veterans Testament have released a new album, “Para Bellum” and are now touring Europe and the UK to perform the new songs live. They are joined on this road trip by Obituary, Destruction and Nervosa. With four bands on the schedule tonight, the show starts early. When I arrived at Grosse Freiheit 36,... Continue Reading →
The return of Biohazard — featuring Billy Graziadei, Bobby Hambel, Danny Schuler and Evan Seinfeld — was big news. The New York City hardcore legends embarked on a co-headlining tour through Europe with Life of Agony, during which the band announced a new album. "Divided We Fall" is the title and with "Forsaken" a first... Continue Reading →
Swedish metal band Sabaton has enjoyed tremendous success, building a loyal fanbase that has grown every year for the past 26 years. What began with the 2005 debut album “Primo Victoria” has turned into a triumphant metal endeavour to date. Three years after releasing “The War to End All Wars”, the Swedish metal force is... Continue Reading →
The Portuguese metal scene includes well-known bands like Moonspell, as well as some lesser-known ones. One of these is Dolmen Gate, who hail from Lisbon. They are a relatively new band. Founded in 2021, the five-piece made their debut in 2024 with an album called “Gateway of Eternity”. A year later, the sophomore release, “Echoes... Continue Reading →
Volbeat is currently on a world tour, and three-quarters of it is already in the books. Tonight, the Danish powerhouse is performing in Hamburg, and the event is sold out. Volbeat is touring with 90s rock veterans Bush, who recently released a new album, and Witch Fever from the UK. This exciting lineup will rock... Continue Reading →
I think many metalheads didn’t expect a new album from Swiss metal icons Coroner. The band has played numerous live shows in recent years, including festival appearances and a North American tour. However, a new album is another matter entirely, and the idea of such a release seemed far-fetched. But sometimes fantasy becomes reality. A... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Sanguisugabogg was formed in 2009 by guitarist Cameron Boggs. Over the years the band evolved into one of the most important players in the brutal death metal genre. This is partly due to the band refining their sound from a rather primitive death metal blast to a more versatile form of... Continue Reading →
Since their formation in 2016, Phantom Corporation have been an unstoppable force in the underground. Founded by scene veterans from Bremen and Dortmund—with roots in bands such as Dew-Scented, Eroded, BK 49, and Weak Aside—the band fuses relentless D-beat crust with death metal and raw old-school thrash/punk into an uncompromising crossover sound. Following their debut... Continue Reading →
Black Label Society has dropped their newest single, ‘Broken and Blind’ via MNRK Heavy / Spinefarm Records. This is the band’s third single release, pre-dated by ‘Lord Humungus' (2025) and ‘The Gallows’ (2024), leading up to the much-anticipated new Black Label Society album scheduled for early 2026. “What’s going on gang? This is Zakk Wylde... Continue Reading →
'Purpendicular' is not only the name of the 15th album by the legendary rock band Deep Purple. It is also the name of a band that celebrates the 1970s rock phenomenon. Founded in 2007 by Robby Thomas Walsh, the band features none other than Deep Purple founding member Ian Paice on drums on Purpendicular’s fourth... Continue Reading →
Dead Heat is a California-based band. After forming in 2016, they caused a stir in the underground scene with their 2019 debut album, “Certain Death.” Following the release of their second album, “World at War,” in 2021, their latest effort, “Process of Elimination,” is hitting the shelves these days. The new album features eleven crossover... Continue Reading →
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