My World of Music – est. 2013
Tunisian-French metal visionaries Myrath are back with their new single “The Funeral,” a song that explores the theme of death with unexpected lightness and emotional power. Instead of melancholy, the band delivers an energetic anthem that playfully breaks through genre boundaries and reinterprets farewell as something powerful and beautiful. An effortlessly epic, masterfully composed piece... Continue Reading →
Following the previously-released cover version of Irene Cara's 80s anthem "Fame", Hamburg’s power metal torchbearers Iron Savior unveil their brand-new single "Forever Young", a powerful take on the Alphaville classic! The track is the latest preview of the band’s upcoming album “Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy”, set for release in March 2026 via Perception -... Continue Reading →
Does the world of rock need another Christmas album? Maybe, but if there's a band that should release rocking Christmas carols, it's certainly Stryper. The Christian metal band released a Christmas-related song, "Reason for the Season," in 1985, and four decades later, "The Greatest Gift of All" brings the full Christmas spirit to your home.... Continue Reading →
Usually, it is October 31st when a commercialized scary clownery called Halloween takes place but real metalheads know that things are different. Especially fans of heavy metal from the greater Hamburg area know that Helloween is on November 1st. This is the day when the iconic band from Germany’s north plays a show at Barclays Arena... Continue Reading →
The Swedish metal band Avatar formed at the beginning of the new millennium and quickly became one of the most influential bands of the decade. Their debut album, “Thoughts of No Tomorrow”, created a buzz in their home country of Sweden, and it was their move to Entertainment One that allowed them to reach a... Continue Reading →
The Finnish rock band Battle Beast recently embarked on a European tour to promote their new album, “Steelbound”, which was released on the same day that the band performed an electrifying show at Fabrik in Hamburg. Having listened to many of the songs live, let's take a look at the album as a whole. “Steelbound”... Continue Reading →
Tonight, it's all about the melodies and hooks, as Battle Beasts not only kick off their European tour, but also celebrate the release of their latest album, “Steelbound”. They are joined by Nuremberg-based Dominum and melodic metal band Majestica. Tonight's sold-out show at Fabrik is a great beginning to the tour. The popularity of this... Continue Reading →
I first came across the Swedish metal band Eleine in 2022 when they supported Sonata Arctica on their acoustic tour. I recall a show that, despite being acoustic, was very powerful and full of energy. It was an impressive set that raised the bar for the main act. Eleine is now launching a new EP,... Continue Reading →
The location changed from Inselpark Arena Hamburg to Fabrik, Hamburg. More infos HERE. Finland’s Battle Beast have announced a massive 36-show European tour as the first leg of their upcoming world tour. Kicking off with a bang on October 17th with their biggest German headline show to date at Hamburg’s Inselpark Arena, the tour will keep the band on the road until... Continue Reading →
After traditional heavy metal made room for grunge, nu metal, and other genres, bands like Hammerfall paved the way for metal again at the end of the '90s. The German band Mob Rules was also founded around this time. They launched their first longplayer in 1999, with singer Klaus Dirks being the driving force. With... Continue Reading →
Following a series of live dates in support of iconic metallers Savatage, their first-ever, frenetically-acclaimed appearance at Wacken Open Air and the previously-released single "Beyond Horizons," Induction strike again with their brand-new song "Dark Temptation" - a track that fuses razor-sharp riffs, symphonic fire, and high-octane hooks into a relentless storm of sound! Alongside today's... Continue Reading →
Seven longplayers in ten years is a very solid level of productivity achieved by the German metal force, Hammer King. The band hails from Kaiserslautern in the Saarland region. The debut album was launched in 2015, and ten years later, a treat for fans of melodic metal is being offered in the form of "Make... Continue Reading →
“Domination” is within the metal world’s reach as Primal Fear premiere the official music video for "Tears Of Fire." The track is once again taken from their forthcoming record, which was already hailed as “absolutely stunning” (My Global Mind) and “the strongest Primal Fear album in recent times” (Metal Planet Music). After ascending with clear... Continue Reading →
Alongside Helsinki, Jyväskylä is one of the Finnish metropolises when it comes to rock and metal. Leverage is a band from here that follows a more traditional direction, unlike bands like Swallow the Sun, who follow the darker aspects of metal. Founded in 2002, the band has put out five albums, with "Above the Beyond"... Continue Reading →
The UK rock band Inglorious formed in 2015 and has been busy ever since. After dropping their self-titled debut album in 2016, they released a few more, and "V" is, not surprising, their fifth studio album, not counting the release of a longplayer with cover versions of popular songs, "Heroine." Now, let's focus on "V,"... Continue Reading →
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