My World of Music – est. 2013
The beginning of a new century also marked the start of a band that has released six albums to date. We're talking about Equilibrium. The Bavarian metal band is launching their newest studio effort, “Equinox,” which features 13 new tracks. Six years have passed since the release of "Renegades, " and although the band and... Continue Reading →
In celebration of the one-year anniversary of “The Last Will and Testament”, Opeth is proud to unveil a brand-new animated video crafted to bring the album’s intricate story to life. Created by Absynthe Moon Media, the film offers a visual interpretation of the narrative that has intrigued fans since the record’s release in November 2024.... Continue Reading →
I don’t think Long Distance Calling needs much of an introduction. Since their foundation in 2006, the four-piece from Münster, Germany has been at the forefront of German post- and progressive rock.David Jordan, Janisch Rathmer, Florian Füntmann and Jan Hoffmann deliver music that meets the highest quality standards. Their subtle approach to music, combined with... Continue Reading →
Yasi Hofer's talent was discovered by none other than guitar virtuoso Steve Vai. He has shared the stage with pop and rock greats, including Helene Fischer, Robbie Williams, Phil X, and Pete Thorn. The German guitarist has also released four solo albums and performed numerous shows with the Yasi Hofer Trio. On December 17, Yasi... Continue Reading →
Blackout Problems are releasing with "Songs" a special collection of rarities today. The album combines 12 songs that the Munich-based band has written and recorded over the last ten years, but which have never appeared on any of the band's albums. These include two previously unreleased tracks. For example, the song “ON,” which was written... Continue Reading →
First released in June 1985, “Theatre Of Pain” marked a bold new chapter for Mötley Crüe - stylistically bold, musically explosive, and unapologetically street glam. Driven by the style of “Smokin' In The Boys Room” and the anthem “Home Sweet Home,” the Crüe's third studio album broke new ground while remaining true to their hard... Continue Reading →
When you listen to the first song on “Dancing with the Devil,” there's no doubt you're listening to George Lynch. His signature guitar sound is unique, and the new Lynch Mob album is fueled by Lynch’s roaring guitar. “Dancing with the Devil” is an important album for Lynch and Lynch Mob. Not only is it... Continue Reading →
Sir Roderick David "Rod" Stewart is currently on his "One More Time" tour, which includes European shows. Born in Highgate, England, Stewart is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock and pop musicians. His impressive repertoire includes timeless classics, whether they are his own songs or excellent interpretations of tunes from other great musicians.... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Sweden, Sister released their debut album, “Hatred”, in 2011 via Metal Blade Records. The band have launched two additional longplayers via the legendary label, and their latest album comes through Icons Creating Evil Art. The fifth studio album is titled “The Way We Fall” and features ten new songs. Sister's musical compass points... Continue Reading →
North Rhine-Westphalia is known as an area of Germany with a solid metal scene, which has been established since the 1980s. Bands such as Kreator and Sodom have their roots in the Ruhrgebiet, while another band hails from the wider Rhine-Ruhr area. Lennestadt is home to a thrash band founded in 2004. The band is... Continue Reading →
November is a month characterised by gloom and silent wistfulness. Trees drop their leaves and we head towards a season of grey and sombre weeks. What could be more fitting than an EP from the French dark metal band The Old Dead Tree? The band's name fits this time of year perfectly and their music... Continue Reading →
Black Stone Cherry, a band from Kentucky, USA, has announced a sixteen-day tour of Europe. Tour dates in Germany and Austria:September 10 - Longhorn, StuttgartSeptember 12 - Huxley's Neue Welt, BerlinSeptember 17 - Simm City, Vienna, AustriaSeptember 19 - Backstage Werk, MunichSeptember 22 - Batschkapp, FrankfurtSeptember 26 - Matrix - BochumSeptember 29 - Markthalle -... Continue Reading →
Dutch hardcore veterans Born From Pain are back with a new EP called “Siege Mentality”. Founded in 1997, the band established themselves as a leading force in European hardcore. Drawing inspiration from bands like Agnostic Front, as well as incorporating a stronger metal influence, Born From Pain made their debut in 2002 and the latest... 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 →
Does the world of rock need another Christmas album? Maybe, but if there's a band that should release rocking Christmas carols, it's certainly Stryper. The Christian metal band released a Christmas-related song, "Reason for the Season," in 1985, and four decades later, "The Greatest Gift of All" brings the full Christmas spirit to your home.... Continue Reading →
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