My World of Music – est. 2013
Musically, CoreLeoni is the mean little brother of Gotthard. Founded by guitarist Leo Leoni in 2017, the band aims to revive the songs from Gotthard's first albums. CoreLeoni aims to maintain this vibe, while Gotthard has become a melodic rock powerhouse that attracts a mainstream audience. On July 3, 2025, Leo Leoni and his bandmates... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, H-Blockx completed one of the biggest tours of their 30-year career: during the 13 concerts, the band played several songs from their album “FILLIN_THE_BLANK,” which will be released in 2026. Among them was the previously unreleased “CORNS_ABOUT_2_POP,” which was always a highlight of the shows. Today, a music video for the... Continue Reading →
On Friday, December 12, 2025, Madsen played the last concert of their tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album. For the first encore, the band surprised the 7,000 fans in the sold-out Hamburg Sporthalle with a new song and an announcement: Madsen's 10th album is called “SMILE” and will be released on May... Continue Reading →
Feine Sahne Fischfilet is currently on tour and they're coming in peace. With their new album “Wir kommen in Frieden” in hand, the punk rockers from Rostock are on their 2025 winter tour, and Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Hamburg is the place to be for fans of electrifying punk rock. Joining them on tour are Focus.,... Continue Reading →
On November 25th of this year, not only was Rod Stewart in town, but a show in Hamburg was also played by Canadian rocker Danko Jones. He added an extra show at Markthalle to the tour because the originally scheduled December 13th show sold out quickly. Tonight, Danko Jones is visiting Hamburg again and plays... Continue Reading →
Graham Bonnet is one of the legendary rock 'n' roll singers. He was in bands like Rainbow and Alcatrazz. Bonnet has also worked with guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker and has been part of several other projects and bands. The singer has released several solo albums under the moniker Graham Bonnet Band, and he is now... Continue Reading →
Canadian singer Rob Moratti is best known for his years with Saga. He was the band's frontman from 2008 to 2011, and he has also released several solo albums. With "Sovereign, " the Toronto-based vocalist unveils a new album featuring 11 songs. “Sovereign” is Moratti's sixth studio album and continues his musical journey. Rooted in... Continue Reading →
I can’t tell you the exact date Bygone was founded, but it must have been in 2022 or earlier. The Boston-based band released a demo that year, and after signing a contract with Svart Records, their debut album was ready to go. The band's first studio effort is titled “Bygone” and features seven songs. Compared... Continue Reading →
Phantom Corporation is a band that was founded in 2016. Although they are a relatively new band, the members are veterans of extreme metal. These five guys started unleashing raw metal in 2016 with the first EP, "First Commandment," and have roots in Dew-Scented, Eroded, BK 49, and Weak Aside. Their full-length studio debut followed... Continue Reading →
Mausoleum Gate was founded in 2008. After launching their debut album in 2014, they returned three years later with their second release, “Into a Dark Divinity.” Fans had to wait even longer for the third album, as it took eight years before being able to welcome “Space, Ritual and Magick.” Mausoleum Gate's artwork has always... Continue Reading →
Their Majesties have arrived in Hamburg. That is the impression you get from the artwork of The Hives' new album. Dressed in kinglike robes and wearing crowns, the five guys aren't the kings of Sweden, but they've been among the greats of Swedish rock music since the early '90s. Currently on tour to promote their... Continue Reading →
Evanescence will be touring again in 2026: The tour will kick off in North America before moving on to the UK and Europe – including five shows in Germany, organized by Eventim. Poppy will be the special guest at all UK and European concerts, while Nova Twins will open the shows outside the UK. Evanescence... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, a band doesn't need countless releases or decades in the rock scene to leave a footprint. MC5, a band consisting of five guys from Motor City, belongs to this group. Founded in 1964, MC5 was at the forefront of Detroit rock music and influenced many bands to this day. Their raw and powerful debut... Continue Reading →
Last May, Dead Pioneers, the indigenous punk rock band from Denver, played their debut headlining concert in London at The Dome in North London. Across two albums—their self-titled debut from 2023 and this year's PO$T AMERICAN—the band has crafted a unique blend of politically charged spoken-word lyrics, hypnotic post-rock, and punk roots that truly came... Continue Reading →
Mike Patton is a singer with a wide range of musical preferences. He is best known for his time with Faith No More and the thrash metal-infused Mr. Bungle, as well as the avant-garde project Fantômas, which features Dave Lombardo on drums. Now, the singer is adding a new musical undertaking to his list of... Continue Reading →
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