My World of Music – est. 2013
Ritual is a German band. Founded in 2005, they released three albums and a few singles before disbanding in 2012. Although the band members focused on different projects, their friendship remained. As with some other bands, live shows sparked renewed excitement, and this was the case with Ritual as well. Ten years after disbanding, the... Continue Reading →
Last Friday saw the release of “Songs for the Haunted,” the first Ritual album in 14 years! The atmospheric single “Sleeping Ghosts” is the latest preview from the new album by the North Rhine-Westphalia hardcore band. With “Sleeping Ghosts,” they depart from the familiar paths of their hardcore rock sound, as heard in parts of... Continue Reading →
Today, Brooklyn hardcore legends Biohazard unleash their explosive new single “Eyes On Six” from their upcoming album "Divided We Fall," their first studio release in over a decade, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. Reuniting the original lineup, the album delivers a blistering statement of unity amid chaos. “Eyes On Six” arrives alongside a powerful new... Continue Reading →
Brooklyn hardcore legends Biohazard are pleased to announce “Divided We Fall”, their first studio album in over a decade, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. The album, which reunites the original line-up, is a brilliant statement of unity in chaos. To celebrate the announcement, Biohazard have released the new single “F**k the System”. Billy Graziadei (vocals/guitar)... Continue Reading →
Turnstile are returning to Germany in November 2025! With their new album “Never Enough” in their pockets, the band will play four concerts in Hamburg, Berlin, Munich and Düsseldorf. 09.11.2025 - (GER ) Hamburg, Sporthalle14.11.2025 - (GER) Berlin, UFO im Velodrom18.11.2025 - (GER) Munich, Zenith20.11.2025 - (GER) Düsseldorf, Mitsubishi Electric Halle The regular ticket presale... Continue Reading →
I saw Carcass a few times on my musical calendar during the last few years, but I haven't seen a Hatebreed live show in a long time. At this juncture, when both musical ensembles are performing a series of collaborative concerts, the timing could not be more opportune to experience this sonic onslaught in its... Continue Reading →
Biohazard, renowned for their aggressive style and socially conscious lyrics, has been a seminal force in the hardcore and metal scenes since their formation in the late 1980s. Their unique blend of hardcore punk, heavy metal, and hip-hop elements has garnered them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim. Biohazard's signing with BLKIIBLK marks a new chapter in... Continue Reading →
Update:According to FB the venue for the show in Hamburg changed. Hatebreed and Carcass wil play at Gruenspan, Hamburg instead of Grosse Freiheit 36. Here is where yiu can get your ticket: https://www.eventim.de/event/hatebreed-european-savagery-2025-gruenspan-20313426/?affiliate=GMD Earlier post:American metal/hardcore powerhouse Hatebreed will be back on the road this summer, touring Europe. Hatebreed will play a number of headlining... Continue Reading →
Belgian metal powerhouse Bark has been working on a new album. "The Time Has Come" is the title of their latest effort and the time has come to ship the album to the record stores. Well, the latter is happening these days and what fans can expect is an aggressive hybrid of groove metal and... Continue Reading →
American metal/hardcore powerhouse Hatebreed will be back on the road this summer, touring Europe. Hatebreed will play a number of headlining shows as well as several festivals. The band will be joined by British death metal icons Carcass on some of the headline shows and one of these shows will take place on 18th June,... Continue Reading →
Major League Baseball's Opening Day is today and the new season starts. But when two of New York's most influential hardcore metal bands are on a co-headlining tour, it is more important to head to Hamburg's Markthalle than to hope for home runs in front of the TV. Biohazard and Life Of Agony are currently... Continue Reading →
"Helldorado" is the next chapter of a very interesting band. SpiritWorld is the name of the band founded by Stu Folsom, the inventor of death western metal. With two albums, SpiritWorld has accomplished a musical fusion that is as unusual as it is exciting for the listener. Like the previous two releases, "Helldorado" offers a... Continue Reading →
The 10th, 20th, 30th,… anniversary are certainly important moments that deserve some special attention. But why not celebrate a 31st anniversary like Prong will do in 2025. The legendary "Cleansing" album was released in 1994 and followed other milestone albums like "Beg to Differ" and "Prove You Wrong". However, "Cleansing" was one of Prong's most... Continue Reading →
Time for some hardcore tonight. Two hardcore veterans and one rather new band have embarked on a European tour with a stop at Gruenspan, Hamburg tonight. NY hardcore flagship Agnostic Front along with Murphy's Law and Violent Way are on the schedule and it's the guys from Buffalo, NY who open this hardcore driven night.... Continue Reading →
It is rare to find artwork that matches the music and lyrics as well as this release from Denmark. Lifesick release their fourth album these days and some lost souls surround the castaway. This illustration is symbolic for an album that starts with a song called "Death Wish". "Loved by None, Hated by All" is... Continue Reading →
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