My World of Music – est. 2013
SiX By SiX are three - three musicians with very solid backgrounds in rock music. Ian Crichton (Saga), Nigel Glockler (Saxon) and Robert Berry (3.2). After releasing a debut album in 2022, the guys went back into the studio to record their second album called 'Beyond Shadowland'. The roots of the band/project go back a... Continue Reading →
It is important to note that Lÿnx is not Lynx. While the latter is a band from Germany, this is Lÿnx from Calgary, Canada. The Canadian quartet was formed in 2020 and it is the shared love for 80s hairspray metal that brought Ja6ur, Blade, Fangs and Flash together. Inspired by bands like Mötley Crüe,... Continue Reading →
Blast Bomb has released a new EP called "Explosive Sounds" and what you get is for sure explosive music forged by the Hamburg heavyweights. A few singles have already been presented and now it's time for the entire 5-track release, which is available digitally and on CD. Motivated by the positive reception of the "Rock'n'Roll... Continue Reading →
The New Roses belong to the hard rocking acts from Germany that gained real momentum during the past years. In late 2024 the band will embark on a next tour called "Attracted to Danger". Special guest will be Moon Shot who just released their new album. The package will also stop in Hamburg and will... Continue Reading →
Blues Pills release with “Don’t You Love It” a catchy new single. The Swedish rock’n’roll passionists took the song from the upcoming full-length album “Birthday”. It is a powerful and energetic anthem that inhales the power of rock music. Compared to the usual sound of Blues Pills the new single is an upbeat track with... Continue Reading →
The story of The Quill started in the early 90's and although the band is very present, it is always a bit surprising how long the guys are around. With 'Wheel of Illusion' the 11th album was released a few weeks ago and it shows once again why the Swedes are such a constant in... Continue Reading →
Hall Aflame, the rock band which features Metal Church founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release their long-awaited sophomore album ‘Amplifire’ on May 3, 2024 via Rat Pak Records. Originally formed in 1989, the band garnered commercial success with their debut album ‘Guaranteed Forever’, which was well received by fans and industry peers alike and quickly... Continue Reading →
Majak is a band not everybody knows. So let's start with a short introduction. Majak is a band from the greater Hamburg area that was founded in 2015. 'The Herald' is the title of their debut album, which was released in 2019, and after signing a deal with Cause Of Deaf Records, the sophomore album... Continue Reading →
Quebec, Canada is known for Poutine; a rather peculiar but also delicious mix of French fries, thick beef gravy and cheese. Besides this rather special dish, the city in Canada’s French speaking part has also a vibrant music scene. One of the bands, having their homebase in Quebec is Tonnerre which explains the French moniker... Continue Reading →
It was back in 2011 when Tarot was founded in Hobart, Australia. ‘Reflections’ is the title of the debut album which was launched in 2016 and it took a while before Tarot release the sophomore album. The band is now part of the Cruz del Sur portfolio, which is a promising thing, knowing the quality... Continue Reading →
‘Stay Free’ was the lead single of the upcoming Black Country Communion album. ‘V’ is the title of the new longplayer which will be released on June 14th, 2024. With ‘Red Sun’ a next song is revealed and HERE is where you can enjoy this roaring tune.
‘Gallus’ is the title of Gun’s sophomore album, and it was my entry point to the music of the Scottish hard rock outfit. Songs like ‘Steal Your Fire’ and ‘Higher Ground’ belong to the best the genre ever brought to surface. ‘Gallus’ was the springboard for some commercial success which reached its peak with ‘Swagger’,... Continue Reading →
It was back in 2019 when Alice Cooper went back to his musical roots. The iconic singer recorded six songs that are all in a way connected to his hometown Detroit. The album includes cover versions from the 60s and 70s and it is ‘East Side Story’, originally from Bob Seeger, ‘Sister Anne’ (MC5) and... Continue Reading →
Blues Pills, the electrifying rock sensation, has spellbound the world with their energetic live shows with the front woman Elin Larsson taking the lead. Their new album Birthday is out 2nd August 2024, an album to celebrate life and music. The celebration will continue all year long, and they are now happy to announce the... Continue Reading →
Swedish hard rockers Hardcore Superstar will play a warm-up show at Bahnhof Pauli on November 4th, 2024 and HERE is where you can get a ticket.
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