My World of Music – est. 2013
Feine Sahne Fischfilet are one of the acts of the moment this summer. They have just managed to get an album to number one in the German charts for the first time in the band's history. Last weekend, they were also among the big winners at the twin festivals Rock am Ring and Rock im... Continue Reading →
Are you looking for trouble? Usually, certainly not, but you might make an exception in this case. "Lookin' for Trouble" is the title of the new album by The Dead Daisies, which features ten blistering rock songs. As we have come to expect from the band, each album is a treat for blues and rock... Continue Reading →
What better way to kick off an album called "Roar Like Thunder" than with a roaring thunder? That was exactly the thought that crossed Buckcherry's mind when they were deciding how to start their newest effort. Two years after launching "Vol. 10", the California-based rockers are taking the next step with "Roar Like Thunder". It... Continue Reading →
With “The Land Of Milk And Honey”, GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum rock legends Bush are back with an explosive single from their upcoming tenth studio album “I Beat Loneliness”, which will be released on earMUSIC on July 18th. “The Land Of Milk And Honey” combines raw emotion with relentless social criticism. Produced by Gavin Rossdale and Erik... Continue Reading →
To celebrate the album's release, the band have released the 3rd single and video from the album for the track "The Remedy," a musical elixir composed of equal parts killer chorus, great groove, and huge hooks with the band strutting a bit of funk along the way. Ray Alder's introspective lyrics explore the intricacies of... Continue Reading →
The mighty Saxon performed at Hellfest 2024, and their set was recorded. The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM) veterans presented a great summary of their impressive back catalog with 14 songs. The UK's pioneering heavy metal band has released several live albums throughout their career, and "Eagles Over Hellfest" is one of them... Continue Reading →
Despite his involvement with black metal since 1992, Gaahl (aka Kristian Espedal) is the driving force behind the nascent group known as Gaahl's Wyrd, which is commemorating its tenth anniversary this year. The number of releases, however, is easy to keep track of. A few singles, an EP, and the debut album "GasiR – Ghosts... Continue Reading →
Who says Saturday night only comes once a week? With their brand new single, "Everyday Is Saturday Night," Canadian rock torchbearers Danko Jones prove that the party never has to end. The track is the second thunderous offering from their forthcoming album, due this November via Perception. With "Everyday Is Saturday Night," Danke Jones delivers a high-octane, party-ready... Continue Reading →
The mighty Airbourne are back in the game! Today sees the release of “Gutsy”, their first new music in six years, a song bursting with attitude, basically Airbourne on steroids - “fired up & pissed off” and ready to conquer the world… “Get GUTSY, I die hard, you can't stop me once I start…” For... Continue Reading →
Gruesome's connection to the sound of death metal pioneers Death isn’t something new. With a stable lineup since 2014, Gruesome has released two albums related to the first and iconic Death albums. With "Silent Echoes", the band continues to pay tribute to the legacy of Chuck Schuldiner and the sound of Death. This time, Gruesome... Continue Reading →
Founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1991, Katatonia has been one of the most impactful metal bands for over 30 years. Starting as a death metal band, the Swedes' sound changed dramatically to a more progressive metal style that still embraces mighty riffs but also emphasizes layered music that highlights calmer moments. After being part of... Continue Reading →
I have followed Volbeat since their early days. Back in 2003, it was none other than frontman Michael Poulsen who sent me a demo CD called "Beat the Meat." Those days are over, as Volbeat has grown continuously and now ranks among the biggest names in rock and metal. After the first three albums, I... Continue Reading →
Today, I'm heading to Flensburg, a northern German city that's on the tour route of a prominent German band right now: Feine Sahne Fischfilet. The group recently released their latest album, "Wir kommen in Frieden", and after a release show in their hometown of Rostock, they will play three additional shows, one of which will... Continue Reading →
One of the most exciting bands around these days is A-Z. The group formed in 2020 and is the brainchild of Fates Warning frontman Ray Alder and Warlord drummer Mark Zonder. A-Z premiered with a self-titled debut album in 2022. The album combined the sound of Fates Warning with melodic hard rock, resulting in great... Continue Reading →
In 2021, Garbage released their seventh album, "No Gods, No Masters", and now it is their newest effort, "Let All That We Imagine Be the Light", which will hit the shelves. The four-piece band played an important role in defining alternative rock in the '90s, releasing their debut album the same year as Skunk Anansie,... Continue Reading →
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