My World of Music – est. 2013
Elegant Weapons is the brainchild of Richie Faulkner, guitarist of Judas Priest. He teamed up with Ronnie Romero, Dave Rimmer and Christopher Williams to record the band's second album. The sophomore release is called "Evolution", and the album showcases an evolution. In fact, it is more of a significant development. The debut, “Horns for a... Continue Reading →
Cemetery Skyline isn’t a band that plays many shows, which is of course due to the various other commitments and obligations of the five band members plus the initial idea of recording just one album without playing live at all. Mikael Stanne, Markus Vanhala, Santeri Kallio, Victor Brandt and Vesa Ranta formed Cemetery Skyline in... Continue Reading →
Darkthrone is undoubtedly a force in black metal, with roots in the Norwegian underground scene. Founded four decades ago, the band has gone through different stages, all of which have one thing in common: Darkthrone has never focused on trends or commercial success. Fenriz and Nocturno Culto have always done whatever they wanted, and their... Continue Reading →
German heavy metal institution U.D.O. will embark on a European tour in early 2027 with the grand “Triple Anniversary Tour 2027,” celebrating three milestones at once: Udo Dirkschneider’s 75th birthday, 40 years of U.D.O., and the upcoming 20th studio album, set to be released in early 2027 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Following the success of... Continue Reading →
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 →
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