My World of Music – est. 2013
Bands like Krokus laid the foundation for the powerful hard rock sound that came out of Switzerland. With Gotthard, another band from the Alpine country put Swiss rock on the map. Shakra have also been among Switzerland’s leading bands for decades, even if they never quite reached the same status as Krokus and Gotthard. That... Continue Reading →
A Reminder is a grade-A album—at least if you go by its title and the songs themselves. A Reminder is the third album from the guys from Tel Aviv, and it’s not just the letter “A” that gets the pole position in the album title; all 13 songs begin with an “A” as well. It’s... Continue Reading →
One of the few predictable things about In This Moment is the band’s unpredictability. That applies not only to their highly entertaining live shows, which offer far more than a display of musical creativity, but also to the way they approach their art as a whole. In This Moment have always stood for a more... Continue Reading →
Shogun Mojo - an exciting new collaboration between legendary Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer and acclaimed singer-songwriter Dan Reed of Dan Reed Network fame – debut on Frontiers Music Srl with a self-titled album, set for release on November 6, 2026. The band is also thrilled to unveil the first single, “Under The Gun”, along with... Continue Reading →
Following the release of her solo debut album Paragon and her latest single “RUN,” Floor Jansen is kicking off this new phase of her career with tremendous international momentum. As one of the most versatile and charismatic voices in modern rock and metal, Jansen has recently further solidified her presence as a solo artist with... Continue Reading →
Exumer got off to a strong start in the mid-’80s with Possessed by Fire. The title track in particular has become a classic when it comes to thrash metal. With their second album, Rising from the Sea, Mem von Stein and his bandmates scored another hit before things went quiet for the band. Exumer called it quits... Continue Reading →
Marrow Deep is an album that, in many ways, marks the beginning of a new era for Mastodon. A lot has happened in the five years since the release of Hushed and Grim. The most profound event was undoubtedly the death of Brent Hinds. Now, almost exactly a year later, Mastodon return with a new album, and... Continue Reading →
Time flies. It’s hard to believe that 36 years have already passed since Kamelot released their debut album. The veterans of symphonic metal got started at a time when grunge and nu metal were making their way into the charts. That didn’t stop Thomas Youngblood from going against the trends and starting a band with... Continue Reading →
Flotsam and Jetsam are one of those bands that delivered an exceptional debut, raised the bar with their second album, and, despite a few ups and downs along the way, never really disappoint. Doomsday for the Deceiver was their milestone debut, and with No Place for Disgrace followed a second record that took the band’s... Continue Reading →
Gorod hail from France, and their passion lies less with chanson and more with crushing metal. The band has been operating under the name Gorod since 2005, after spending several years as Gorgasm. Their trademark is technically demanding death metal, and that remains the driving force on their new album. “The Ember Gone” is the... Continue Reading →
Sometimes a band simply knows exactly what it wants to sound like. Airbourne are one of those bands. Since their early days, the Australians have stood for loud guitars, straight-ahead riffs, rock ’n’ roll attitude, and songs that feel like they were made to be played with the volume turned way up. With their self-titled... Continue Reading →
A few days ago, Mob Rules released Stories From the Verdant Vale, an album that turns out to be not quite as new as it might first appear. The songs originated from the sessions for the band’s 2025 album Rise of the Ruler and were originally included on the earbook edition. At the time, they were an exclusive... Continue Reading →
With her new single “Bring Me Silence,” released today via REVAMP Music / Warner Music, Floor Jansen returns to a more powerful, metal-influenced sound, ushering in a new chapter in her solo career. She also announces her new studio album, Hytress, set for release on January 15, 2027. You can watch the video for “Bring... Continue Reading →
Donate blood and receive an exclusive Wacken T-shirt: The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) and Wacken Open Air (W:O:A) are continuing their joint blood donation activity. On Saturday, August 22, the UKE and W:O:A invite you to “Blood Donation Day” on the UKE campus. As a special guest, the Heavy METALCHOR e.V. will perform a... Continue Reading →
Behemoth are one of the major names in black metal, and with I, Scvlptor, Nergal and the band present a new release. This isn’t exactly a brand-new album, but there is still plenty here to enjoy. I, Scvlptor features eight tracks in total, consisting of seven studio recordings and one live performance. The title track opens the... Continue Reading →
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