My World of Music – est. 2013
Victory that one of the most important rock and metal bands, hailing from Hannover, Germany. The band was formed in 1984 out of the band Fargo, which is active again too. The German metal veterans started very successful, and it was the sophomore album ‘Don’t Get Mad … Get Even’ that marked a breakthrough for... Continue Reading →
If the legendary Deep Purple record an album with cover versions, it’s not a crime, but more an homage to the roots of rock’n’roll. With some cover albums one could get the idea of a band lacking own creativity or having some other reasons for pushing such an album to the market. I think we... Continue Reading →
It takes some courage to cover The Beatles songs. The musical quality of the legendary quartet is unquestionable, considering for example the still not completely deciphered first chord of 'A Hard Days Night'. That Enuff Z'Nuff's co-founder Chip Z'Nuff has a special passion for the four guys from Liverpool is something that is well reflected... Continue Reading →
L.A. Guns started in the heydays of sleaze rock in the '80s and what began successfully with three well-crafted records led to line-up changes, reunions and even two versions of the band. Today, we have a look at L.A. Guns, the band of Tracii Guns, Phil Lewis and bandmates. As all the other releases these... Continue Reading →
Besides the Indian tribe, one of the first thoughts that come to mind when reading ‘Cherokee’ is the Europe song from ‘The Final Countdown’. A German band gives the name an additional meaning since Cherokee is the moniker of a quintet, hailing from Cologne, Germany. The five-piece band was founded in 2014 and after having... Continue Reading →
Mad Anthony, that means glam rock from the Bay Area. The San Francisco Bay Area is for sure on the radar of all metalheads, thinking about the rich history. Many bands and musicians are strongly connected to this area of the metropolitan city. Thinking about thrash metal, the Bay Area was even a cradle for... Continue Reading →
Ross Jennings is a familiar name for fans of progressive rock and metal music. The singer is enriching Haken’s music with his outstanding vocals since 2007 and is one important factor when it comes to the successful story of the London-based prog enthusiasts. In parallel, Jennings wrote songs for his solo debut which carries the... Continue Reading →
Zakk Wylde unleashs with ‘End of Day’ a new song from the upcoming Black Label Society album ‘Doom Crew Inc.’. Release date for the new album is November 26th, and the record comes via Spinefarm. ‘End of Day’ is not only a great song from Black Label Society. You also should not miss the video,... Continue Reading →
Not sure how safe the streets of Malmö are these days but it’s mostly not a lethal experience. ‘Street Lethal’ though is the title of a quintet, Crazy Lixx, that comes from the city in south-west Sweden and the only weapons the guys are using are hooks, melodies, and riffs. On their new album, Crazy... Continue Reading →
The new album of Stepfather Fred is certainly a serious candidate for the award 'longest album title of the year'. 'Like The Sea - Constantly Moving, Constantly Drowning', that's the name the four guys use for presenting their sixth album to the public.Musically, not much has changed with Stepfather Fred. Heavy alternative rock is still... Continue Reading →
Hamburg's Plattenkiste is an institution for fans of rock- and metal music. This year, Plattenkiste celebrates its 10th anniversary, which is more than a good reason to reach out to owner, heart and soul of Plattenkiste Christian Kind. Enjoy reading the success story of a record store that clearly shows that music & retail is... Continue Reading →
British rock veterans Magnum just announced with 'The Monster Roars' a new album. The album will come via Steamhammer and the release is scheduled for January 14th, 2022. Stay tuned for more. Tracklist: 1. The Monster Roars 2. Remember 3. All You Believe In 4. I Won't Let You Down 5. The Present Not The... Continue Reading →
Dutch rock powerhouse DeWolff had plans for an autumn tour 2021 which had to be moved to spring 2022. To still play at least some live shows, DeWolff announced three concerts in Germany – in Cologne, Bremen and Husum. The ‘Jukebox Mini Tour’ is a special one since fans can decide what will be played... Continue Reading →
One of Sweden’s most successful melodic rock/metal acts is Eclipse. The Stockholm-based quartet premiered in 2001 with ‘the Truth and a Little More’, and they came to stay. Two decades after the first longplayer hit the shelves, the band releases with ‘Wired’ their tenth album and it will be as successful as the predecessors. Eclipse,... Continue Reading →
A consistent line-up isn’t exactly what Alcatrazz stands for and considering a four years lasting first era of the band doesn’t speak for a stability either. This is a pity since the music that has been released by the band was always good stuff and a treat for metal fans. This was one of the... Continue Reading →
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