My World of Music – est. 2013
Following the previously-released cover version of Irene Cara's 80s anthem "Fame", Hamburg’s power metal torchbearers Iron Savior unveil their brand-new single "Forever Young", a powerful take on the Alphaville classic! The track is the latest preview of the band’s upcoming album “Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy”, set for release in March 2026 via Perception -... Continue Reading →
When Programmed landed in 1990, Kentucky’s Lethal delivered an album that many hailed as “the best Queensrÿche record since Operation: Mindcrime.” Blending the muscle of American power metal with the sophistication of melodic heavy metal, the band achieved songs that combine intelligence, melody, and might in perfect balance. Frontman Tom Mallicoat commands every moment with... Continue Reading →
Frozen Land is a Finnish band releasing an album called “Icemelter” in November, which fits perfectly into the season. The music, though, isn't ice cold as the band plays blistering heavy metal. After premiering in 2018 with “Frozen Land” and delivering a second album entitled “Out of the Dark,” the latest studio effort marks the... Continue Reading →
US metal legends Metal Church are back with a newly formed lineup and an energetic new single that embodies the sound that has defined the band for four decades. The new lineup brings together founding member Kurdt Vanderhoof and longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt with bass icon David Ellefson, exceptional drummer Ken Mary, and powerful... Continue Reading →
Defecto, a band from Copenhagen, Denmark, have released their newest album, titled "Echoes of Isolation". It is their fourth full-length album, following “Duality”, which was unveiled in 2020. It is also the first album to be released through Frontiers Music, which marks a significant milestone for the band. “Echoes of Isolation” includes nine songs, beginning... Continue Reading →
Metal veterans Savatage announced the “Prelude To Madness” tour, including some headliner- and festival shows in Europe. Metalheads in the greater Hamburg area can look forward with excitement since Savatage will play the Wacken Festival as well as Elbriot 2026.
Usually, it is October 31st when a commercialized scary clownery called Halloween takes place but real metalheads know that things are different. Especially fans of heavy metal from the greater Hamburg area know that Helloween is on November 1st. This is the day when the iconic band from Germany’s north plays a show at Barclays Arena... Continue Reading →
I was really looking forward to the sophomore release from Starlight Ritual. I was impressed by the band’s debut, “Sealed in Starlight”, which featured some great epic metal, so my expectations for “Rogue Angels” were rather high. Unfortunately, the new album can’t quite compete with the debut, and the Canadians from Montreal haven’t managed to... Continue Reading →
In less than two weeks, Katatonia will start their tour, promoting the recently released new album “Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State”. With them on the road are Evergrey and Klogr. One of the shows of this tour will take place at Gruenspan, Hamburg on 16.11.2025 and here is where you can get your... Continue Reading →
Them is the brainchild of singer Troy Norr, who started the group to express his passion for the music of Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. The debut album reflects this passion very clearly and brought the band their first attention. Since then, Them has evolved into a power metal band, with the falsetto singing having... Continue Reading →
Tonight, it's all about the melodies and hooks, as Battle Beasts not only kick off their European tour, but also celebrate the release of their latest album, “Steelbound”. They are joined by Nuremberg-based Dominum and melodic metal band Majestica. Tonight's sold-out show at Fabrik is a great beginning to the tour. The popularity of this... Continue Reading →
Swedish metal band Sabaton has enjoyed tremendous success, building a loyal fanbase that has grown every year for the past 26 years. What began with the 2005 debut album “Primo Victoria” has turned into a triumphant metal endeavour to date. Three years after releasing “The War to End All Wars”, the Swedish metal force is... Continue Reading →
The Portuguese metal scene includes well-known bands like Moonspell, as well as some lesser-known ones. One of these is Dolmen Gate, who hail from Lisbon. They are a relatively new band. Founded in 2021, the five-piece made their debut in 2024 with an album called “Gateway of Eternity”. A year later, the sophomore release, “Echoes... Continue Reading →
The German metal band Warrant, not to be confused with the US glam rockers of the same name, are releasing a new album called “The Speed of Metal”. Founded in Düsseldorf, Germany in 1983, it is hard to believe that this is the band's third album. After launching the debut album “The Enforcer” in 1985,... Continue Reading →
The German metal band Sceptor was founded in southwestern Germany in 2009 and released a debut album called "Take Command!" in 2012. Apparently, there wasn’t enough command to maintain the band's career, as it ended in 2014. Five years later, Sceptor reunited and released a second album, “Rise of the Light.” However, with frontman Bob... Continue Reading →
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