My World of Music – est. 2013
Evanescence will be touring again in 2026: The tour will kick off in North America before moving on to the UK and Europe – including five shows in Germany, organized by Eventim. Poppy will be the special guest at all UK and European concerts, while Nova Twins will open the shows outside the UK. Evanescence... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, a band doesn't need countless releases or decades in the rock scene to leave a footprint. MC5, a band consisting of five guys from Motor City, belongs to this group. Founded in 1964, MC5 was at the forefront of Detroit rock music and influenced many bands to this day. Their raw and powerful debut... Continue Reading →
Last May, Dead Pioneers, the indigenous punk rock band from Denver, played their debut headlining concert in London at The Dome in North London. Across two albums—their self-titled debut from 2023 and this year's PO$T AMERICAN—the band has crafted a unique blend of politically charged spoken-word lyrics, hypnotic post-rock, and punk roots that truly came... Continue Reading →
Mike Patton is a singer with a wide range of musical preferences. He is best known for his time with Faith No More and the thrash metal-infused Mr. Bungle, as well as the avant-garde project Fantômas, which features Dave Lombardo on drums. Now, the singer is adding a new musical undertaking to his list of... Continue Reading →
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 →
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