My World of Music – est. 2013
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 →
Last Friday saw the release of “Songs for the Haunted,” the first Ritual album in 14 years! The atmospheric single “Sleeping Ghosts” is the latest preview from the new album by the North Rhine-Westphalia hardcore band. With “Sleeping Ghosts,” they depart from the familiar paths of their hardcore rock sound, as heard in parts of... Continue Reading →
With “seeyoudrowning,” I SawDaylight present themselves in their fullest and most uncompromising form: While the track shares the atmospheric depth of the previous single “coldsoul,” it tends toward an urgency and driving momentum that define its character. Tension-filled, atmospheric passages contrast with powerful outbursts, and the vocals create a balance between vulnerability and intensity. The... Continue Reading →
With “Du bist gut so” (You're good the way you are), Sondaschule strikes an unusually sensitive chord that hits right at the heart. The final lead single from the album “Wir bleiben wach” (We stay awake) (release date: September 26, 2025, Solitary Man Records) is out now! Known for their ska and punk roots, they... 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 →
After eleven long years, German speed metal pioneers Warrant return with their long-awaited new studio album "The Speed Of Metal", which will be released on October 10, 2025 via Massacre Records. The legendary band - originally formed in 1983 and known for their cult albums "First Strike" (1984) and "The Enforcer" (1985) - are back... Continue Reading →
Madfish are proud to announce the new album from legendary Yes keyboardist and composer Rick Wakeman. The new album “Melancholia” is set for release on 17th October and takes its place as the crowning jewel in a remarkable piano trilogy that began with 2017’s “Piano Portraits” and continued in 2018 with “Piano Odyssey” – both... 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 →
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