My World of Music – est. 2013
Five years since their last album – and now the big 10: Deftones present their tenth studio album, “private music.” The band already made waves at the beginning of the month with the single “milk of the madonna.” They had previously set the stage for “private music” with the album opener “my mind is a... Continue Reading →
Deftones are back with another single from their upcoming album “private music”: “milk of the madonna.” The track follows the first release, “my mind is a mountain.” “private music” is the tenth album by the Grammy-winning and internationally multi-platinum-selling band from Sacramento, California, and the first since “Ohms” five years ago, which brought Deftones another... Continue Reading →
Listening to the latest release from Fox Lake is like taking a trip down memory lane. There are certainly cross-references to the bands that defined groove metal, nu metal and crossover in the 90s. The opener, “For the Love of the Game (featuring Mugshot)", showcases the main ingredients right from the start. This aggressive song... Continue Reading →
Founded in 2005, Five Finger Death Punch (FFDP) are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. With nine studio albums under their belt, the multi-platinum Las Vegas metallers are among the most commercially successful bands of the 2000s. To pay tribute to such a long period of musical success, FFDP has decided to launch a compilation... Continue Reading →
Deftones have announced the release of their new album “private music”. It is the tenth album in total from the Grammy Award-winning and internationally multi-platinum-decorated band from Sacramento, California, and also the first since “Ohms” five years ago, which brought Deftones another top 10 success in Germany. “private music” will be released on August 22,... Continue Reading →
Brunhilde is an unusual name for a rock band, but it may well be the thing that puts the German powerhouse on the map. The band was formed in 2013 by singer Carolin Loy and Kurt Bauereiss. Returning to the band name: Brunhilde is actually a female surname, but this is not why the band... Continue Reading →
Rock powerhouse Papa Roach are back in full force, announcing the release of their new single “Braindead” featuring Toby Morse, frontman of H2O. “Braindead” is a ferocious, powerful anthem without compromise, combining Papa Roach's trademark intensity with Morse's raw punk energy. The result is a rebellious explosion of sound that proclaims: “You've got one life,... Continue Reading →
It’s already been a while since Dutch metal force For I Am King launched with “Crown” a new album. It was in 2023 when the third longplayer hit the shelves and it will be in 2025 when the band will come to Germany for three shows. Hannover, Dresden and Hamburg are in the travel plan... 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 →
Metalcore heavyweights Bury Tomorrow have announced a new album, and now we're getting closer to the release date. "Will You Haunt Me, With the Same Patience" is the title of the new effort, which features eleven new tracks. Two years after the release of "The Seventh Sun", Bury Tomorrow will continue their metalcore efforts with... Continue Reading →
Killswitch Engage announced Europe/UK tour dates. The tour comprises 25 dates over 2 legs from September - December 2025, kicking off in Lisbon and wrapping up in Helsinki, and includes a stop at London's OVO Arena Wembley. The European shows will also include Fit For An Autopsy, Decapitated and Employed To Serve. Killswitch Engage frontman... Continue Reading →
Machine Head is one of the bands I have followed from the very beginning and their debut album 'Burn My Eyes' is one of the best thrash metal has ever seen. Songs like 'Davidian' and 'Old' are unbeatable gems of this metal genre and paved the way for the band to have an impressive career... Continue Reading →
Annisokay was formed in 2007 and the band's career plan knows only one direction. Up. Maybe it wasn't a plan at all, but the guys from Halle, Germany, have been able to expand their fan base, with their latest full-length album "Aurora" entering the German longplayer charts. A tour with Dutch symphonic metal band Within... Continue Reading →
Italian dark metal powerhouse Lacuna Coil have released a new album called "Sleepless Empire" and the band is planning to present the new songs live as part of a European tour that will bring the band to Germany. Six shows are scheduled for November 2025 and here are the dates including a show in Hamburg.... Continue Reading →
Tonight we step into a time machine that takes us back to the late 90s and early 2000s. American rock powerhouse Godsmack are currently on tour in Europe, with a stop in the south of Hamburg for a show at the Inselpark Arena. With them on the road are San Diego's P.O.D. and Drowning Pool.... Continue Reading →
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