My World of Music – est. 2013
Just before the turn of the century, a band called High On Fire was formed in Oakland, California. Their debut album was released in 2000 and since then the trio has been quite active. Albums have been released on a regular basis, although the wait between releases has sometimes been longer than some fans would... Continue Reading →
The story of The Quill started in the early 90's and although the band is very present, it is always a bit surprising how long the guys are around. With 'Wheel of Illusion' the 11th album was released a few weeks ago and it shows once again why the Swedes are such a constant in... Continue Reading →
Sonja's debut album 'Loud Arriver' was released in 2022 and was the springboard for the band to sign a deal with Century Media. Just before the European shows, Sonja released a new song called 'Discretion for the Generous', which is a great continuation of what started two years ago. Photo: Zev Deans and Christopher Raymond... Continue Reading →
Rarely have genius and madness stood so close together as with this band - Folterkammer. Either you love this album or you wish you would have never heard of the band. I don't think there's much room in between. Even though Folterkammer chose a German name and album title, the band hails from NYC and... Continue Reading →
The Poppodium Boerderij in Zoetermeer is a smaller venue in Zuid-Holland that hosts great artists. I had the opportunity to attend several shows there and it is an enthusiastic crew with a passion for great music that makes this venue so special. In this context, it's no surprise that a number of live albums have... Continue Reading →
The announcement of a new Dool album is always an exciting moment. The band, formed in 2015, has really gained momentum over the past few years. The debut album, released in 2016, created a strong foundation for the Dutch rockers to start an exciting musical journey, which finds its next peak with 'The Shape of... Continue Reading →
Vanden Plas is at the forefront of German-based progressive metal bands. Formed in 1986, the band first gained attention with the release of their debut album 'Colour Temple'. The album helped the band get signed to Inside Out Music, which was a real push in the right direction. Since then, Vanden Plas has been a... Continue Reading →
Vulture is a band that created a shockwave through the German metal underground. The band, founded in 2015, unleashed a debut album called ‘The Guillotine’ in 2017 and it was High Roller Records who recognized the potential of the Dortmund, Germany based powerhouse. The debut was the springboard for two more records and allowed the... Continue Reading →
Hall Aflame, the rock band which features Metal Church founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release their long-awaited sophomore album ‘Amplifire’ on May 3, 2024 via Rat Pak Records. Originally formed in 1989, the band garnered commercial success with their debut album ‘Guaranteed Forever’, which was well received by fans and industry peers alike and quickly... Continue Reading →
Majak is a band not everybody knows. So let's start with a short introduction. Majak is a band from the greater Hamburg area that was founded in 2015. 'The Herald' is the title of their debut album, which was released in 2019, and after signing a deal with Cause Of Deaf Records, the sophomore album... Continue Reading →
There are different kinds of ballads. There are the soft and often cheesy love songs being a tearjerker for people. Besides that, ballads also have a history, and the term goes back to Middle Age with ballads often being a narrative set that is strengthened by music. The latter is the interpretation of ‘ballad’ when... Continue Reading →
Quebec, Canada is known for Poutine; a rather peculiar but also delicious mix of French fries, thick beef gravy and cheese. Besides this rather special dish, the city in Canada’s French speaking part has also a vibrant music scene. One of the bands, having their homebase in Quebec is Tonnerre which explains the French moniker... Continue Reading →
It was back in 2011 when Tarot was founded in Hobart, Australia. ‘Reflections’ is the title of the debut album which was launched in 2016 and it took a while before Tarot release the sophomore album. The band is now part of the Cruz del Sur portfolio, which is a promising thing, knowing the quality... Continue Reading →
'Spleen & Goad' is only the fourth album from Iron Monkey. The band, which appeared on the radar with their self-titled debut album in 1997, had a second record 'Our Problem' at the launched in their first phase before the split in 1999 sealed their temporary end. In 2016, however, the guys found common ground... Continue Reading →
As a part of their 40th anniversary tour, Dream Theater will play five shows in Germany in October/November 2024. The prog metal trailblazers will come to, Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Stuttgart and Frankfurt.
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