My World of Music – est. 2013
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.
‘Stay Free’ was the lead single of the upcoming Black Country Communion album. ‘V’ is the title of the new longplayer which will be released on June 14th, 2024. With ‘Red Sun’ a next song is revealed and HERE is where you can enjoy this roaring tune.
‘Gallus’ is the title of Gun’s sophomore album, and it was my entry point to the music of the Scottish hard rock outfit. Songs like ‘Steal Your Fire’ and ‘Higher Ground’ belong to the best the genre ever brought to surface. ‘Gallus’ was the springboard for some commercial success which reached its peak with ‘Swagger’,... Continue Reading →
There is a strong breeze from the North that brings some of the Scandinavian cultural heritage to Hamburg tonight. Danish singer and guitarist Amelie Bruun is on tour with her outfit Myrkur. Supporting on this tour is former Tribulation member Jonathan Hultén who presents songs from his solo project. One concert on this tour is... Continue Reading →
Fatal Collapse is a rather new band. Founded in 2022 the four-piece released a first EP named ‘Hell is Here’ in May 2023 and it was the springboard for a deal with Hamburg-based label Cause Of Deaf Records. Already the first release got some attention of Hamburg’s metal scene and the debut album wants to... Continue Reading →
Friends Of Hell is the brainchild of Tas Danazoglou (Satan’s Wrath) and together with Albert Witchfinder the project released a remarkable debut in 2022. Surprised by the very positive response on the debut album Friends Of Hell wanted to play live on several festivals. Line-up changes though crossed the plans and Tas Danazoglou had to... Continue Reading →
It was back in 2019 when Alice Cooper went back to his musical roots. The iconic singer recorded six songs that are all in a way connected to his hometown Detroit. The album includes cover versions from the 60s and 70s and it is ‘East Side Story’, originally from Bob Seeger, ‘Sister Anne’ (MC5) and... Continue Reading →
High Priestess Nighthawk, together with Lord Paisley and Baron Lycan recorded a new album. The trio, also known as Heavy Temple, started their journey into the world of riff-n’-based rock in 2012 and what they delivered in the beginning was a couple of EPs and a few singles. ‘Lupi Amoris’ was the debut album which... Continue Reading →
Attacker have been following their passion for metal for 40 years. Formed in 1984, the band is one of the veterans of heavy metal, and even though they never made it to the top, they made a name for themselves in the metal underground. With 'Battle at Helm's Deep' and 'The Second Coming', the guys... Continue Reading →
Coffins, that is hellish musical aspect of Japan. The four-piece from Tokyo are active since 1996 in nearly two decades the band established death metal from the land of the rising sun. The latest studio album, ‘Beyond the Circular Demise’, was launched in 2019 and five years later, Coffins return with their next strike. ‘Sinister... Continue Reading →
As a part of her European tour, Myrkur will play a show at Hamburg's übel & gefährlich on April 5th, 2024. With her on tour will be Jonathan Hulten , bringing the mystic sound of the North to the city at the Elbe river.
Dead Head belong to the veteran bands when it comes to thrash metal from The Netherlands. Founded in 1989 Dead Head released their debut album 'The Feast Begins at Daw’ back in 1991. Even with the 90s being not that generous to thrash metal bands, the Dutchmen released three longplayers in that decade and never... Continue Reading →
A rock show on Good Friday? Now, this isn’t very common in Germany as it is a day of grief, being part of the Easter days and music shows, sports events and similar things aren’t allowed that day. But there are exemptions which allows American alternative rock and metal band Filter to play a show... Continue Reading →
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