My World of Music – est. 2013
In a certain way The Dead Daisies are the proof that it is not only the constancy of a line-up that influences the quality of a band. In the case of The Dead Daisies, it seems that the changes in the band constellation are the enriching factor. Founded by David Lowy, the band started in... Continue Reading →
Liar Thief Bandit hail from Malmö, Sweden and have delivered with 'Deadlights' a very good album. 'Deadlights' was already the third record of the three Swedes and gave them, after a modest entry in 2015, a broader reputation. These days, the trio's latest work record hits the stores. Liar Thief Bandit have named the record... Continue Reading →
Canadian born singer and guitarist Anthony Gomes is well known to some blues enthusiasts. In general, Gomes has a fan base across North America. If you don't know the musician at all, you have the chance to catch up on lost ground on September 23rd. 'High Voltage Blues' is the new album by Gomes, which... Continue Reading →
Black Stone Cherry are on tour in Europe at the moment. One stop on this tour is Hamburg and it is the legendary Markthalle that welcomes the four Americans. Black Stone Cherry share the tour bus with their label mates from The Georgia Thunderbolts, one of the rising stars in southern rock. Show start is... Continue Reading →
Even though the term 'supergroup' is used almost inflationary these days, House Of Lords were certainly one in their early days. Besides singer James Christian there were Gregg Griuffria, Chuck Wright, Ken Mary and Lanny Cordola on board; all well-sounding names. This quintet had a major influence on melodic metal and delivered a timeless classic... Continue Reading →
Following Nordic Union another band/project with a Pretty Maids member is starting off. This time it's Ken Hammer who has teamed up with H.E.R.O. singer Christoffer Stjerne to establish Taboo. The Danes are the driving force of the band and for some songs they get support from well-known names like Mat Sinner, who plays bass... Continue Reading →
If you want to escape the upcoming Indian Summer days and are looking forward to the dark season, you have at least found the musical soundtrack with 'Banefyre'. It is the title of the latest work of Crippled Black Phoenix. Justin Greaves and Co. are active since 2004 and entertaining rock fans with their dark... Continue Reading →
Rock heavyweights Clutch have with 'Sunrise at Slaughter Beach ' a new album in the starting blocks. One thing right away; with 33 minutes playing time, the new record is not overly long as far as playing time is concerned. With pleasure a 10th song could have found a place on the setlist, but well.... Continue Reading →
It was in April this years when a band released an EP that cane right in time for the Roadburn festival. Gott is a quintet from The Netherlands, featuring well know musicians. Farida Lemouchi ( Molassess, The Devil’s Blood) , Twan van Geel (Soulburn, Legion of the Damned) , Thijs van Laarhoven (Severe Torture, William... Continue Reading →
Finland's goth'n'rollers The 69 Eyes have been in business for more than 30 years now and man, time flies. The band debuted in 1999 with the 'Wasting the Dawn' album, which marked the beginning of an impressive career. The last studio album was released three years ago and now it was time to please fans... Continue Reading →
When I was younger, a band called Kings X released an album called 'Gretchen Goes to Nebraska'. Already the title of this album was unusual and the positive reviews in various metal magazines made me even more interested. The trio with their funky progressive metal brought a new aspect to the game. 'Faith Hope Love'... Continue Reading →
Regenerator' is the fifth album of the Rochester, New York based King Buffalo. At the same time, the album closes the pandemic trilogy which started in May 2021 with 'The Burden of Relentlessness'. 'Acheron' followed a few months later, while there are another seven songs that complete this cycle. 'Regenerator' starts with the title track,... Continue Reading →
Mad Max belongs to the spearhead of German melodic metal since the beginning of the 80s. The band was founded by guitarist Jürgen Breforth and with 'Heavy Metal' the guys released their debut album in 1982. After the band had to face several line-up changes, Mad Max released 'Night of Passion', an album that helped... Continue Reading →
Rock and metal veteran Uriah Heep will embark on a tour through Europe during the months of September to December. It will be the 50 years anniversary tour of the legendary band and what header could fit better than “From Lockdown to Rockdown”. Here are the dates for Germany, Luxemburg and Switzerland: Fri 9th Sept ... Continue Reading →
Mike Tramp rose to popularity as the voice of White Lion and songs like 'When the Children Cry' show the singer's potential when it comes to softer and more soulful tracks. The rock'n'roll beast came to light with Freak Of Nature as Tramp turned to grittier sounds. One constant, however, has been Tramp's expressive voice... Continue Reading →
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