My World of Music – est. 2013
The crushing weight of doom, the anarchic spirit of hardcore punk, the sheer force of thrash metal, and the raw aggression of grindcore—all of it can be experienced tonight at Gruenspan in Hamburg. Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death are currently on their “Campaign for Musical Destruction” tour, joined on the road by thrash metal veterans Whiplash,... Continue Reading →
Slaughterday has gradually become one of the most influential German death metal bands. Founded in 2010 by Jens Finger and Bernd Reiners, the band is launching its sixth album. “Dread Emperor” is the duo's latest impressive release. “Dread Emperor” features ten new songs from the duo. The northern German metal force kick off the album... Continue Reading →
The Hellacopters are at the forefront of Swedish and Scandinavian rock. Founded in 1994 and getting back together in 2016, the band has released plenty of albums. Their most recent releases, “Eyes of Oblivion” and “Overdrive”, have brought them back into the spotlight. As well as studio albums, the five-piece band has released two compilation... Continue Reading →
Airbourne have just started their European tour, with a support band called Avalanche joining them for some of the shows. I hadn’t heard of these guys before, but that changed when I received a copy of their debut album. “Armed to the Teeth” is the title of this blistering rock album, which was recorded by... Continue Reading →
Phantom Slaughter and Wroth Septentrion are the driving forces behind Worm, and their names suggest that their music is not for Valentine's Day. Worm describes their music as 'necromantic black doom', which is a fitting label.Formed in Florida in 2012, Worm's music bears little resemblance to the laid-back lifestyle of the Sunshine State. Worm is... Continue Reading →
As a fan, the artwork of an album is the first impression you get. If you don't know the band, it also gives you an idea of what to expect musically. If you haven't heard of Greyhawk before, it isn't easy to guess what to expect from their third album. The blend of 'Captain Future',... Continue Reading →
“Weapons of Beauty” isn’t about thunderous riffs. This album is a deeply soulful exploration of the world of rock, and Jay Buchanan is your musical guide on this journey. He is the frontman of the GRAMMY-nominated rock band Rival Sons, and “Weapons of Beauty” is his first solo release. It is an emotion-charged album, with... Continue Reading →
“Death Knocks” is the second album by Hoaxed. The band released their debut album in 2022. The trio named their debut album 'Two Shadows' and with their second release, they take the next step. Hoaxed is Kat Keo and Kim Coffel, who have teamed up with April Dimmick. This trio has recorded a pretty interesting... Continue Reading →
Metal Church return with their 13th studio album, “Dead to Rights”, scheduled for release on April 10, 2026 via Rat Pak Records (America), Reaper (Europe/UK) and Rubicon (Japan). The album marks the first release from the band’s latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David... Continue Reading →
Cyclone is a thrash metal band from Europe that returns with new material. “Known Unto God” is the title of an EP due to hit the shelves in early February. Hailing from Belgium, Cyclone formed in 1981. Their debut album, released via Roadrunner Records, was their first statement as a band. This was in 1986,... Continue Reading →
The German metal band Bitterness was formed in 2001 and has released several records to date. The band from Germany's south-west has released their eighth studio album, called "Hallowed Be the Game". This new album features furious thrash metal. “Hallowed Be the Game” is rooted in traditional thrash metal and also incorporates death metal elements.... Continue Reading →
Ayreon, the progressive metal project led by Arjen Lucassen, doesn't play many live shows. If an Ayreon show is announced, you can be sure that it will be a major production. One such occasion was in September 2025, when Ayreon played six shows at the legendary 013 venue in Tilburg, the Netherlands. 15,000 tickets were... Continue Reading →
Induction is a young and ambitious band whose roots go back to 2014. The band made their debut with a self-titled album in 2019, and two factors have helped them from this early stage. Firstly, Tim Hansen, son of Kai Hansen (Helloween), is in the band. As well as being a talented guitarist, his name... Continue Reading →
Mayhem are back with a new album. “Liturgy of Death” is the title of their seventh studio album, and their first in over six years. The pioneers of Scandinavian black metal have delivered eight new songs, demonstrating their experience by offering compositions that are both intense and technically sophisticated. “Liturgy of Death” showcases one of... Continue Reading →
Metal titans Mastodon return to Europe in summer 2026 for an extensive series of festival appearances and headline shows, cementing their status as one of the most influential and uncompromising bands in modern metal. For over two decades, Mastodon have redefined heavy music with a sound that is both technically fearless and emotionally powerful. With... Continue Reading →
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