My World of Music – est. 2013
P.O.D. was founded in 1992 and the guys were right on time. It was the beginning of a wave of nu metal and modern metal bands that rolled over the metal scene in the 90s. Thunderous riffing and massive energy was what these bands brought, and it was the infectious groove that allowed these groups... Continue Reading →
It was in 1994 when Ulf Cederlund (Entombed, Disfear, Murder Squad, Alpha Safari, Swarm of Souls) formed Haystack after a US tour with Unsane opening for Entombed. Inspired by Unsane’s more noise-rock-oriented songs, Cederlund went with Haystack into a similar direction. With ‘Doomsday Goes Away’ the trio, that next to Cederlund also includes Jonas Lundberg... Continue Reading →
To celebrate the 15 years anniversary, Long Distance Calling will re-issue their ‘Avoid the Light’ album. The re-release went through a remastering by Robin Schmidt and comes with a new artwork. The release is scheduled for April 26th, 2024. Furthermore, Long Distance Calling will be on tour, playing a few shows in different countries: 27.04.2024... Continue Reading →
Sleep Token is one of the bands that became a rising star over the last few years. Founded 2016 in London, UK the four-piece released the debut album ‘Sundowning’ in 2019. Even the pandemic couldn’t stop the outfit that unleashed with ‘This Place Will Become Your Tomb’ and Take Me Back to Eden’ two more... Continue Reading →
New York metal veterans Life Of Agony will return to Europe in spring 2024 for an intimate evening with Life of Agony up close & unplugged. Three shows will take place in Germany and these are the dates.
German rock veterans Guano Apes announced a European tour for 2024. 20 cities are on the itinerary and the tour start will happen on September 29th at Ancienne Belgique in Bruxelles. The band will also play a show in Hamburg, being at the Grosse Freiheit 36 on October 11th, 2024. 27.09.2024 BL Brüssel - Ancienne... Continue Reading →
At the end of the 80s, guitarist and singer Page Hamilton started a band that created furore - Helmet. The timing could not have been better. Traditional metal in its various subgenres was on the decline, which opened up an opportunity for new types of hard music. Bands like Prong and Life Of Agony have... Continue Reading →
The story of Stitched Up Heart began in 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Alecia Demner was the initiator of the band and she continues to be the driving force of the group. Touring with bands like Halestorm, In This Moment and Godsmack provided access to a larger audience and last but not least it was... Continue Reading →
‘Rivers of Heresy’ might be one of the most thrilling debuts in 2023. It is the first full-length album by Empire State Bastard and the ones of you who made it to Wacken 2023 might have witness the first show of the band on German soil. Two singles, ‘Harvest’ and ‘Stutter’ have been released already... Continue Reading →
Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) announced his second solo album, simply called ‘CMF2’. With ‘Beyond’ a first single has been revealed in May and now follows with ‘Post Traumatic Blues’ a second song that can be watched and listened to HERE. Tracklist: The Box Post Traumatic Blues Talk Sick Breath Of Fresh Smoke Beyond We... Continue Reading →
Page Hamilton and bandmates, also known as Helmet, announced a new album and also a European tour. The new Helmet album will be called 'Left' and will come via earMUSIC in November this year. To also bring the new songs on stage, the band will embark on a European tour in November/December 2023 and here... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles' Grammy-nominated and genre-bending rock outfit Fever 333 have returned with ‘$wing’, their first studio single in three years: https://youtu.be/y-Pu_GzFu0s ‘$wing’ expands upon the band's signature blend of rapid-fire rap cadences and visceral punk expression, coupled with frontman Jason Aalon Butler's socially conscious lyrics — this time taking aim at the sports industry's historical... Continue Reading →
Italian metal outfit Lacuna Coil released with ‘Never Dawn’ a highly anticipated new single. The song features all trademarks of the band, combining thundering riffpower with the harmonizing vocals of Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro. Blending alternative metal and a gothic vibe is what the band stands for and ‘Never Dawn’ mirrors it all. Cristina... Continue Reading →
Sweden’s post-metal titans Cult Of Luna have forged a sound incomparable to others - ambitious, epic, visceral, and drenched in emotion. The band is recognized for their apocalyptic live performances that unrestrainedly explore the audience's imagination. Today the band release a 45 minute video online called Full Moon 'Live Across Europe'. The video includes live... Continue Reading →
Some of you might know Jason Bieler from his days with Saigon Kick, the band that released with the debut album and the sophomore release ‘The Lizard’ two really cool records. After the band disbanded in 2000 it was 2012 that Saigon Kick returned, but so far without a countable result when it comes to... Continue Reading →
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