My World of Music – est. 2013
I guess I’m not the only one whose first connection with Diamond Head's music was through Metallica's cover of 'Am I Evil', which directed the spotlight onto the UK metal pioneers. It still took me a while to explore Diamond Head's music further, but I became truly attached to it when they supported Saxon on... Continue Reading →
The Swedish death metal band Entrails will release their eighth album, 'Grip of Ancient Evil', which shows a productive approach for a band founded in 1990 and premiered in 2010. Since then, however, Entrails have continued to follow their creative flow, which is still ongoing, resulting in eleven new songs being added to the tracklist... Continue Reading →
Just in time before they embark on a tour with Volbeat, Bush have launched a new album. 'I Beat Loneliness' is the title of the British alternative rockers' tenth album. It was back in the '90s that the London-based band released their debut album, 'Sixteen Stone', which was a stunning first success for this young... Continue Reading →
Brunhilde is an unusual name for a rock band, but it may well be the thing that puts the German powerhouse on the map. The band was formed in 2013 by singer Carolin Loy and Kurt Bauereiss. Returning to the band name: Brunhilde is actually a female surname, but this is not why the band... Continue Reading →
Enter Shikari has been on a longer tour called 'A Kiss for the Whole World: UK & EU 2024' in early 2024. The road trip included a show in Hamburg (see live report), as well as a concert at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. London, UK. The latter was recorded and will be released... Continue Reading →
In a way, it feels like Wytch Hazel has been around for ages, and 14 years is a long time. However, it feels like the guys have been in business much longer, which might be based on their music. Wytch Hazel's musical inspiration can be found in the early days of the New Wave of... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Trollhättan, Sweden, Lord Belial is one of the pioneering bands in the Swedish black metal scene. Founded in 1992, the band premiered in 1995, marking the beginning of an on-and-off setup. Lord Belial has disbanded three times, but always found common ground to continue their blackened metal journey. Their latest reunion was in... Continue Reading →
The Polish metal band Crystal Viper formed in 2003 and has released numerous albums since then. The most recent studio release came out in 2024 and was titled 'The Silver Key'. The album was promoted with a tour through Europe, and some of the shows were recorded. These recordings now serve as the foundation for... Continue Reading →
Turnstile are returning to Germany in November 2025! With their new album “Never Enough” in their pockets, the band will play four concerts in Hamburg, Berlin, Munich and Düsseldorf. 09.11.2025 - (GER ) Hamburg, Sporthalle14.11.2025 - (GER) Berlin, UFO im Velodrom18.11.2025 - (GER) Munich, Zenith20.11.2025 - (GER) Düsseldorf, Mitsubishi Electric Halle The regular ticket presale... Continue Reading →
King Witch was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2015. Their debut album, 'Under the Mountain', hit the shelves in 2018, followed by 'Body of Light' in 2020. It took a while for King Witch to return with their next release, but here it is. Simply entitled 'III', the Scottish powerhouse has launched an extraordinary new... Continue Reading →
Inhuman Condition was established by two former members of Massacre: Taylor Nordberg and Jeramie Kling. After leaving the death metal flagship in 2020, the duo founded this new death metal powerhouse, recruiting Terry Butler, another death metal veteran, to join them. The trio made their debut with 'Rat°God' in 2021, and despite the challenges of... Continue Reading →
Summer, the season of love, has finally arrived! Comedy metal band J.B.O. doesn’t need to be asked twice to show their affection. Still riding high on the success of their beer-fuelled single "Ka-Fump!" and inspired by the start of the warm season, the quartet is back today, leaving plenty of... ahem... musical love bites with... Continue Reading →
The Rauhnächte are a time “between the years” that traditionally begins around the winter solstice and ends on Epiphany. The term probably comes from the Middle High German rûch = “hairy” and refers to the furry figures of the winter demons. In many popular beliefs and spiritual traditions, the Rauhnächte are regarded as a magical... Continue Reading →
Rock powerhouse Papa Roach are back in full force, announcing the release of their new single “Braindead” featuring Toby Morse, frontman of H2O. “Braindead” is a ferocious, powerful anthem without compromise, combining Papa Roach's trademark intensity with Morse's raw punk energy. The result is a rebellious explosion of sound that proclaims: “You've got one life,... Continue Reading →
‘Heimat’ is the title of the new album from German metalcore forerunners Heaven Shall Burn. It is their next blistering release and the term ‘Heimat’ is loaded in Germany. It is often misused by right-wing parties and groups and put into questionable contexts. The fact that a band like Heaven Shall Burn has called their... Continue Reading →
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