My World of Music – est. 2013
The Northern Irish rock outfit The Answer represent the power of rock is well-known. The band will underline this with the anticipated next longplayer ‘Sundowners’ which will be released on March 17th, 2023. With ‘Want You to Love Me’, the guys launch a new song, taken from the album. Cormac Neeson says:“When a friend asks me... Continue Reading →
"Part French. Part English. 100% Rock'n'Roll", that's what it says on the album cover of Laura Cox's latest album. The guitarist is one of the rising stars in the world of guitar-based rock music, and has her latest album, 'Head Above Water', in the starting blocks as we speak. Cox is the child of English/French... Continue Reading →
Singer, guitarist and songwriter Laura Cox will embark on a tour through Europe in spring 2023 to promote the upcoming album 'Head Above Water' (release date January 20th, 2023) and here are the dates for Germany: 21.03.2023, Bensheim – Rex23.03.2023, Salzgitter – Kulturscheune24.03.2023, Bonn – Harmonie25.03.2023, Dortmund – Piano26.03.2023, Hamburg – Knust28.03.2023, Berlin – Frannz-Club14.07.2023, Schleswig... Continue Reading →
Kansas is one of the icons of progressive rock and this now for 50 years. That's why the moment is right to look back on five decades of music that has defined progressive rock. It all started in 1972 when Kansas was formed from a union of White Clover and Proto-Kaw. In 1974 the debut... Continue Reading →
Rock giants Journey played Grant Park in Chicago, IL on July 31 last year. The gig was part of the Lollapalooza festival and they performed an 18 song set which is now available for home consumption via Frontiers Music in various formats. Journey are undoubtedly one of the greats of the rock business, delivering with... Continue Reading →
The Riven hail from Sweden and have brought their remarkable debut album into the record stores in 2019. Now follows with 'Peace and Conflict' the second strike of the Swedes, who have grown to a quintet in the meantime. Is this noticeable on the new album? Absolutely, it allows a typical twin-guitar sound and also... Continue Reading →
Airbourne make the long journey from Australia to Europe to bring the rock'n'roll feeling back to life before Christmas.On this trip they will play five shows in Germany: 07.12.22 München, Tonhalle 10.12.22 Berlin, Columbiahalle12.12.22 Stuttgart, Porsche Arena14.12.22 Köln, Palladium15.12.22 Hamburg, Sporthalle With Blues Pills, Airbourne have an exciting special guest with them on the road, which... Continue Reading →
Elder have their roots in Fairhaven, Massachusetts before a journey through different cities and countries began, which led the band to Berlin. The quartet began in 2006 and debuted with their first self-titled album in 2008. Over the years, the group has built up a loyal fan base that will surely enjoy the newest album.... Continue Reading →
When I heard 'Moonhorse' by Avatarium for the first time, I immediately felt a pleasant chill. These intense and dark sounds, together with Jennie-Ann Smith's clear and emotional vocals was and is impressive. Then followed a performance at the 2014 Roadburn Festival, the first one outside Sweden. Even then you could already tell that this... Continue Reading →
Liar Thief Bandit hail from Malmö, Sweden and have delivered with 'Deadlights' a very good album. 'Deadlights' was already the third record of the three Swedes and gave them, after a modest entry in 2015, a broader reputation. These days, the trio's latest work record hits the stores. Liar Thief Bandit have named the record... Continue Reading →
When Uriah Heep was founded in 1969, the writer of these lines was just one year old. One year later the legendary debut album '…Very 'Eavy … Very 'Umble' was released which marked the beginning of a more than impressive career for the band. Even if the press at the time harshly commented on the... Continue Reading →
The Vintage Caravan is no stranger to fans of well-forged hard rock with a vintage-touch. The band release fabulous longplayers and impress with very explosive live shows. The Vintage Caravan will return to Germany in October this year for five shows and here you can see dates, venues and cities.
I guess, that if you are interested in hard rock and melodic metal, the name Jorn isn’t a stranger to you. The Norwegian singer enriched already many bands and projects with his voice. Avantasia, Masterplan and Allen-Lande are just some of them. Next to all these engagements, Jorn Lande found always empty spots in his... Continue Reading →
The release of the upcoming CoreLeoni album has been moved to May 20th, 2022. ‘III’ will feature the following eleven songs and the album will come via Atomic Fire Records: 01. Let Life Begin Tonight02. Purple Dynamite03. Guilty Under Pressure04. Greetings From Russia 05. Sometimes06. Like It Or Not07. Wake Up Call08. Sick & Tired09. Would... Continue Reading →
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