My World of Music – est. 2013
A Scandinavian metal package will stop at Hamburg's Gruenspan tonight, bringing some raw death and black metal to town. Swedish metal veterans Hypocrisy are touring with none other than the Norwegian black metal force Abbath as a special guest. Accompanying these two bands are Vreid and Vomitory, who have both just released new albums. Black... Continue Reading →
When people think of Kiefer Sutherland, most immediately associate his name with films like "Flatliners" and hit TV series such as "24" or "Designated Survivor". What fewer people realize is that Sutherland has also built a solid reputation as a musician. Those who are already fans of his music gathered tonight at Grosse Freiheit 36 in Hamburg. Sutherland and his band are currently on... Continue Reading →
Venom are certainly one of the most influential bands in heavy metal. They set the standard for raw and devilish metal with their first albums, which are now considered classics. Albums like "Welcome to Hell" and "At War with Satan" defined a whole new genre, which was also given a name with the "Black Metal"... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since I last saw Joe Bonamassa perform live. If I remember correctly, the iconic guitarist played five shows at the Carré Theatre in Amsterdam in March 2015, and it was a great experience. While tonight's venue, Barclays Arena in Hamburg, certainly can’t compete with a location like the Royal Theatre Carre,... Continue Reading →
Gus G. is busy with two outfits. Firstly, there is Firewind, which is led by the Greek guitarist. As well as this musical mothership, Gus G. also releases solo albums, with “Steel Burner” being the newest addition to the list. Unlike with Firewind, the solo albums focus on instrumentals as well as songs featuring various... Continue Reading →
Spanish melodic death metal band Bloodhunter have revealed new details on their highly-anticipated studio album, entitled "Sons Of The Abandoned," that is set for release on June 12, 2026 via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Accompanying the album announcement, Bloodhunter step it up with the release of a music video for their... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, Cruel Force launched their new album, “Haneda”, the latest release from the German metal band. Founded in south-west Germany in 2008, the band's debut album was called “The Rise of Satanic Might”. After releasing two more albums, “Haneda” marks the band's fourth release. Pushing the pedal to the metal, with '80s... Continue Reading →
W.A.S.P. announces ten European shows as part of the “1984 To Headless” 2026 Tour paying tribute to their 1st four albums... Live! Selected hits from W.A.S.P.'s 1st four albums promise to create a true Rock 'N Roll spectacle complete with a live stage show bringing those albums alive for the 1st... and only time.
The second single from Venom’s new album “Into Oblivion” is the brutal “Kicked Outta Hell,” a wild thrash track that evokes the classic Venom sound while exuding a modern brutality. The song, which is guaranteed to get the crowd going live, is undoubtedly one of the heaviest tracks Venom has ever written. Watch the song... Continue Reading →
Legendary American heavy metal band Sanctuary is proud to announce their official signing to BLKIIBLK. To celebrate, the band returns with a powerful new chapter in their storied career: the brand-new single “Not Of The Living.” A new lyric video comes along with the track and is available to view here: https://youtu.be/4aVDc90bNvg?si=fGeyQAmZOiC5s6Dq On the signing to... Continue Reading →
Soen have announced a headlining tour for the end of the year. In November and December, the band will play a total of 24 concerts across mainland Europe and the UK alongside special guests Tribulation and Vulkan, eight of which will take place in German-speaking countries. Ticket presales begin on April 17 at 1:00 p.m.... Continue Reading →
The end has come... long revered and widely acclaimed heavy metal giants Spirit Adrift have released their sixth and final album, “Infinite Illumination,” today via 20 Buck Spin. Bookending a monumental decade+ long run, the band's bittersweet swan song is marked by one of their most ambitious and crushing records to date. Spirit Adrift mastermind... Continue Reading →
The start of 2026 seems to be all about excellent guitarists, at least in terms of the live shows I've attended. First there was Smith/Kotzen, then Michael Schenker, and tonight it's the turn of German guitar wizard Axel Rudi Pell — all renowned names in the rock and metal community. Accompanying Pell and his bandmates... Continue Reading →
American heavy metal icons, Armored Saint, are back with their anticipated new full-length release, “Emotion Factory Reset,” set for release on May 22nd through Metal Blade Records. “Emotion Factory Reset,” the lineup's ninth studio album since 1984's “March Of The Saint,” is a resurrection of sorts, a tearing down and a rebuilding in eleven songs... Continue Reading →
Midnatt hail from Sweden, though the exact date of the band’s formation hasn’t been widely documented. What we do know is that their first EP arrived in 2022—and now, in a milestone moment for the Värmland-based quartet, they unveil their debut full-length album, “Skräckfylld Förtjusning” (“Terrifying Enchantment”). As the title anticipated, the album is performed... Continue Reading →
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