My World of Music – est. 2013
The metal powerhouse and one of Sweden's most successful bands - Sabaton (Joakim Brodén - vocals, Pär Sundström - bass, Chris Rörland - guitar, Thobbe Englund - guitar, Hannes Van Dahl - drums) - are back with their second single “Hordes Of Khan” including an epic video. The track is taken from their upcoming eleventh... Continue Reading →
The mighty Airbourne are back in the game! Today sees the release of “Gutsy”, their first new music in six years, a song bursting with attitude, basically Airbourne on steroids - “fired up & pissed off” and ready to conquer the world… “Get GUTSY, I die hard, you can't stop me once I start…” For... Continue Reading →
Following the announcement of their 15th studio album Borderland, Finnish metal icons Amorphis release the first single from their forthcoming opus today. "Light And Shadow," which can also be interpreted as a metaphor of the album title in the sense of counter-play between two parties close to each other, wins over listeners right away with... Continue Reading →
Dirkschneider And The Old Gang have released their third single and video, “Hellbreaker” - a thunderous, full-throttle anthem that delivers another fiery preview of their upcoming full-length album, “Babylon,” due out in October 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. With "Hellbreaker", the band pulls no punches, catapulting us straight into true heavy metal! Brutal guitar riffs,... Continue Reading →
Gruesome's connection to the sound of death metal pioneers Death isn’t something new. With a stable lineup since 2014, Gruesome has released two albums related to the first and iconic Death albums. With "Silent Echoes", the band continues to pay tribute to the legacy of Chuck Schuldiner and the sound of Death. This time, Gruesome... Continue Reading →
Mille Petrozza is the guitarist, songwriter and singer of the thrash metal band Kreator, one of the most internationally influential metal bands, for over 40 years. The German band has sold millions of albums in its career since 1982 and most recently reached number 1 and 2 in the German charts with “Gods of Violence”... Continue Reading →
Founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1991, Katatonia has been one of the most impactful metal bands for over 30 years. Starting as a death metal band, the Swedes' sound changed dramatically to a more progressive metal style that still embraces mighty riffs but also emphasizes layered music that highlights calmer moments. After being part of... Continue Reading →
I have followed Volbeat since their early days. Back in 2003, it was none other than frontman Michael Poulsen who sent me a demo CD called "Beat the Meat." Those days are over, as Volbeat has grown continuously and now ranks among the biggest names in rock and metal. After the first three albums, I... Continue Reading →
Today, I'm heading to Flensburg, a northern German city that's on the tour route of a prominent German band right now: Feine Sahne Fischfilet. The group recently released their latest album, "Wir kommen in Frieden", and after a release show in their hometown of Rostock, they will play three additional shows, one of which will... Continue Reading →
In case you don't know yet what to do in the evening of June 10th, 2025, here is an option. Thrash metal veterans Exodus will play several shows in Europe this summer. The band, now reunited with frontman Rob Dukes, will play some festivals like Rock Hard Festival and Into The Grave Festival, but also... Continue Reading →
One of the most exciting bands around these days is A-Z. The group formed in 2020 and is the brainchild of Fates Warning frontman Ray Alder and Warlord drummer Mark Zonder. A-Z premiered with a self-titled debut album in 2022. The album combined the sound of Fates Warning with melodic hard rock, resulting in great... Continue Reading →
In 2021, Garbage released their seventh album, "No Gods, No Masters", and now it is their newest effort, "Let All That We Imagine Be the Light", which will hit the shelves. The four-piece band played an important role in defining alternative rock in the '90s, releasing their debut album the same year as Skunk Anansie,... Continue Reading →
The German punk band Feine Sahne Fischfilet have a new album coming out on Friday, May 30. It is the sixth album from the Rostock-based band and a next step for them. Two years after launching "Alles glänzt", the new release has the potential to solidify the band's role in the German music scene. Their... Continue Reading →
Tonight’s event at Grosse Freiheit 36 is a blend of Switzerland, California, and Hamburg. Gotthard recently launched a new album and are on the “Stereo Crush Tour 2025.” Joining them on this road trip for a few shows is none other than Y&T and both bands will perform tonight at the legendary venue in Hamburg.... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Leiden, the Netherlands, Graceless quickly became a solid representative of Dutch death metal. After forming in 2016, the release of their debut album, "Shadowlands", marked the band's first step into a glorious future. Their fourth album, "Icons of Ruin", is set to release and will highlight the band's development. With a stable lineup... Continue Reading →
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