My World of Music – est. 2013
Since their foundation in 2004, Crippled Black Phoenix have been known for delivering musical curveballs, and the same goes for their latest studio album, ”Sceaduhelm”. Justin Greaves and his bandmates present a new musical challenge that won't reveal all its secrets on the first listen. The album contains 12 emotional and intense songs. Unlike previous... Continue Reading →
Munich’s Keep It Low Festival is back in full force for 2026, and the line-up keeps getting heavier. Set for October 9th and 10th at Backstage Munich, Germany, the festival once again brings together a stacked bill of fuzz, doom and psychedelic rock, built for loud amps and long nights! New additions include Norway’s breakout... Continue Reading →
May is the season when nature awakens. Sunshine and colours herald the brighter side of the annual cycle, but for rock enthusiasts who still appreciate darker moments, there are options. Cemetery Skyline, for example, delivers a contrast to the bright season outside with their gloomy, gothic-infused music. Cemetery Skyline comprises Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity, The... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Final Gasp are a relatively new band. Their debut album, “Mourning Moon” was released in 2023, and now the band is following it up with their second album. “New Day Symptoms” builds on what we heard in 2023, while also showcasing the band's progression. This five-piece band plays dark music that... Continue Reading →
Aarhus is Denmark's second largest city, offering a diverse cultural scene. There is also a blackened heart beating in Aarhus. The city is home of Møl, a band launching their newest studio effort, “Dreamcrush”. Møl formed in 2012, releasing two EPs before unveiling their debut full-length album in 2018. These releases brought the band to... Continue Reading →
Finland’s gothic rockers The 69 Eyes launched with “I Survive” a new song featuring no less than Steve Stevens. Here is where you can watch and enjoy the song: https://youtu.be/8kWbkYVb1Vs?si=qeh7VkLRB9_xMgJz
November is a month characterised by gloom and silent wistfulness. Trees drop their leaves and we head towards a season of grey and sombre weeks. What could be more fitting than an EP from the French dark metal band The Old Dead Tree? The band's name fits this time of year perfectly and their music... Continue Reading →
Tonight, I’m exploring a new venue. The Georg Elser Halle in Hamburg opened earlier this year, and this is my first visit to the venue. Part of the historic Flakbunker building, which has become a popular destination thanks to its additional levels, roof garden and hotel, the Georg Elser Halle is located there too, named... 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 →
The Rasmus was founded in 1994 when four kids started making music together. They released their debut album in 1996, but not many people outside of Finland took notice of the alternative rockers. Everything changed dramatically with the release of “Dead Letters,” and especially with the single “In the Shadows.” The song and album catapulted... Continue Reading →
The sound of "Walk the Shadows" might be surprising to some listeners, but if you've listened to the previous album, "We Shall Overcome," you'll notice some elements that become much more dominant on the latest Lord Vigo album. However, it was not to be expected that the band would move on so consequentially in a... Continue Reading →
This band is a phenomenom. When you ask metalheads if Crematory is one of their favorite bands, the answer isn't often a 'yes'. On the other hand, the band from the south of Germany has been around for 34 years and "Destination" is their 17th longplayer. So there must be something that fascinates the fans... Continue Reading →
Dutch dark rock masters Dool are currently on the road through Europe, playing some shows in various countries. On May 7th, 2025 the band, that emerged from the ashes of The Devil’s Blood and Elle Bandita, will play a show at Logo, Hamburg. Opener will be homegrown metal powerhouse Majak who released with “Restless Wicked”... Continue Reading →
What do have Michelle Darkness (End Of Green) and Thomas Gurrath (Blutgott, Debauchery) in common. The are both coming from the same hometown, Heiningen and now they have “Nightking” is common too. “Nightking” is the title of a collaboration of the two, a thunderous metal blast. The song fuses darkness and heaviness in a great... Continue Reading →
Two bands with impressive development have joined forces and embarked on a European tour. Green Lung and Unto Others are currently on the road with a stop in Hamburg at Gruenspan. Herndon, Virginia rockers Satan's Satyrs complete the package, and it's the latter that kicks off the evening with a 30-minute set. Satan's Satyrs play... Continue Reading →
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