My World of Music – est. 2013
Crossover pioneers Clawfinger have just released a strong new album and are now hitting the road to bring the new material, along with some old classics, to the stage. Joining them on the tour are Sickret, a Swiss metal band with a stronger focus on nu metal. Tonight, the tour rolls into Hamburg’s Grosse Freiheit... Continue Reading →
British heavy metal legends Saxon are back with Gods of Thunder—their new studio album, which explores themes such as history, fantasy, horror, ancient mythology, pagan rites, and the enduring spirit of rock ’n’ roll, and is set for release on January 22, 2027. To promote this new masterpiece, the pioneers of NWOHBM will thrill their... Continue Reading →
Jawbreaker Records is one of those labels willing to give young and ambitious metal bands a shot. This time around, the Swedish label has put its faith in Powermönger from Canada, releasing the band’s debut EP. Hailing from Vancouver and Calgary, Powermönger are firmly rooted in traditional heavy metal. With bands like Nasty Savage, Liege... Continue Reading →
Epic metal veterans Cirith Ungol said goodbye to life on the road in 2024. A handful of shows and future studio work were never completely ruled out, but the arrival of All the Shadows still comes as something of a surprise. The lineup is changing as well, increasingly blending the original Cirith Ungol legacy with... Continue Reading →
Rattlesnakes are a relatively new name on the heavy metal scene. Formed in 2024, the band launched their first self-released EP in 2025, which caught the attention of Listenable Records. With a record deal in place, the British newcomers are now ready to unleash their debut album. Shadows in the Night delivers 39 minutes of... Continue Reading →
Following her recent signing with Frontiers Music Srl, rock icon Lita Ford is kicking off the next chapter of her career with “Dracula,” a brand-new single that offers an early taste of what’s in store for 2027. The track was produced by Gary Hoey and mixed by Max Norman, with Ford handling the recording alongside... Continue Reading →
Bruce Dickinson and his solo band will return to the stage next year for a series of highly anticipated headlining concerts and festival appearances across Europe, under the mysterious title PsychoGod. These shows—spanning the summer and fall—will be Dickinson’s first solo concerts since he wrapped up his critically acclaimed The Mandrake Project Tour in Brazil... Continue Reading →
The Vikings have moved on after last night, and today a distinctly satanic vibe is slowly settling over the Bunker at Feldstraße. The In League With Satan – Evropa 2026 Tour is underway, and tonight’s stop in Hamburg brings together a package that should appeal to anyone with a black metal heart. One surprise beforehand... Continue Reading →
Heavy metal from New Zealand is always worth a closer look, if only because the scene still carries a certain exotic appeal. Wolfshead hail from Auckland and have been one of the driving forces in the local metal scene since 2022. With their self-titled debut, the band has now cleared its first major hurdle. The... Continue Reading →
Hamburg and the Vikings have a history that stretches back centuries, with plenty of twists and turns along the way. Thankfully, the days of Viking raids are long gone. These days, it’s Viking metal making its way into the Hanseatic city. Amon Amarth are back on the road for another European run, stopping at Alsterdorfer... Continue Reading →
Anyone landing on this blog already knows Tony Iommi. The legendary guitarist didn’t just influence an entire genre with his riffs, playing, and passion—alongside Black Sabbath, he helped lay the foundation for heavy metal itself. As we all know, Black Sabbath eventually called it a day after the The End tour and their final, historic... Continue Reading →
Heavy metal from Mongolia? It wasn’t exactly common in the history of rock and metal. The band that put the country on the metal map was The HU. Their breakthrough came in 2018, and a year later, they played their first show outside Mongolia. I got to see them myself in 2020 at a sold-out... Continue Reading →
For a while now, a growing number of Spanish metal bands have been turning their attention back to traditional heavy metal, and Catalonia’s Streamer are happily joining the party. Formed in 2013, the quartet has always had a clear weakness for the sound of the NWOBHM and classic US metal. Their first EP in 2015... Continue Reading →
When heavy Sabbath-inspired riffs collide with classic hard rock and blackened metal, you get AVRAK. At least, that’s the name of the project formed by Anders Hegna and Ted “Nocturno Culto” Skjellum. Together with drummer Terje Kråbøl and bassist Steinar Gundersen, they make up the lineup behind this new Norwegian outfit. The first ideas for... Continue Reading →
Audrey Horne have been part of my musical world for quite some time now, and running into this band - whether at a live show, through a new album, or in an interview - is always a good time. These five musicians come across as genuinely likable, dedicated, and driven by a shared passion for... Continue Reading →
