My World of Music – est. 2013
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 →
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 →
Wolverine is the brainchild of Stefan Zell and Marcus Lösbjer. They founded the band in 1995 and remain its driving forces to this day. However, their beginnings were far from progressive music. Wolverine began their career as a thrash/death metal band before moving on to a more diverse musical approach. The title of Wolverine’s new... Continue Reading →
Karnivool are back with a new album. “In Verses” is the band's first studio album in 13 years. The signs on the horizon could already be seen in 2021, when the band unveiled “All It Takes”. This song represented the band's first new material since their 2013 album, “Asymmetry”. “All It Takes” is a versatile... Continue Reading →
The thematic theme of Course of Fate's latest studio effort is reflected in the title of their third album, called "Beyond the Eclipse". This time, however, the band did not create a concept album. Nevertheless, a common lyrical approach runs through each of the songs. From start to finish, the album explores the interplay between... Continue Reading →
2026 marks the tenth anniversary of UK-based metal band Urne. The London-based band debuted with an album called “Serpent & Spirit” in 2021, which was probably not the best year for a new band to release their first album. However, it seems that these circumstances motivated the three-piece band, who are now launching their third... Continue Reading →
Textures is one of the most well-established names in Dutch progressive metal. Founded in 2001, the band debuted in 2003 with “Polars”. This marked the beginning of their journey to becoming a key player in the world of sophisticated metal. However, things never last forever, and Textures announced their split in 2017, with a final... Continue Reading →
Queensrÿche, a pioneering force in the progressive metal genre, is set to return to Europe this summer for a series of highly anticipated performances. One of these shows is scheduled to take place at Markthalle in Hamburg on June 16th, 2026. Support: Rivers Of Nihil
Swedish progressive metallers Soen are back with a new album. Titled “Reliance”, the band’s seventh studio album features ten new songs, starting with “Primal”. Not only is the song the album's opener, it was also revealed as the lead single. “Primal” is a superb song that reflects Soen's full range of sounds. Starting with a... Continue Reading →
Tunisian-French metal visionaries Myrath are back with their new single “The Funeral,” a song that explores the theme of death with unexpected lightness and emotional power. Instead of melancholy, the band delivers an energetic anthem that playfully breaks through genre boundaries and reinterprets farewell as something powerful and beautiful. An effortlessly epic, masterfully composed piece... 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 →
When it comes to progressive metal, Dream Theater is one of the most impressive bands. They are icons of the genre, having been around for a while under the name Majesty in the second half of the '80s, which put them on the metalheads' radar. Their big breakthrough came with the debut album “When Dream... 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 →
Myrath is Tunisia’s leading metal band. For two decades, the band has delivered albums that blend progressive metal with Middle Eastern folk elements. Their debut album, “Hope, ” offered a first taste of the band's talent, and it was the 2016 release, “Legacy, ” that helped them ink a deal with earMUSIC. Since then, Myrath... Continue Reading →
Chinese Mongolian progressive metal outfit Nine Treasures will unleash their “Seeking The Absolute” full-length on October 24th via Metal Blade Records, today unveiling the record's first single and pre-orders. Formed by vocalist/guitarist Askhan in 2010 in the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia in China, Nine Treasures delivers a unique combination of heavy metal and traditional... Continue Reading →
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