My World of Music – est. 2013
It’s been a while since the gothic glam rock band The 69 Eyes released new material. Their latest studio album came out in 2023, followed by a couple of non-album singles. With “I Survive,” the Finnish glam rockers unveil a new EP featuring four songs. The title track kicks off the release and is a... Continue Reading →
Aussie/German rock band Sweet Electric have released a brand new single, with a tragic set of circumstances surrounding it. The song “I Remember You” has been dedicated to singer Brad Marr’s mother Debbie who tragically passed away on Tuesday 26th May just a few days before it’s release after a short but hard fought battle... Continue Reading →
Swedish hard rock newcomers Velveteen Queen are back with an ambitious new release: their second album, "The Greater Good", which is set to be released on September 18 via Silver Lining Music. Velveteen Queen are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting young bands on the modern rock scene, channeling the energy, confidence,... Continue Reading →
A consistently reliable source of top-tier rock music is Michael Monroe. Born in Helsinki, the charismatic frontman first gained widespread attention when he joined the legendary Hanoi Rocks in 1980. Alongside his band work, Monroe also launched a solo career, releasing his debut album “Peace of Mind” in 1996. Thirty years later, Monroe returns with... 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 →
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 →
Tonight, I’m exploring a new venue. The Georg Elser Halle in Hamburg opened earlier this year, and this is my first visit to the venue. Part of the historic Flakbunker building, which has become a popular destination thanks to its additional levels, roof garden and hotel, the Georg Elser Halle is located there too, named... Continue Reading →
Rock legends Mötley Crüe announce a special 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set "Theatre Of Pain" for November 14 via BMG. First released in June 1985, "Theatre Of Pain" marked a bold new chapter for Mötley Crüe - stylistically daring, musically explosive, and unapologetically street glam. Driven by the style of “Smokin' In The... Continue Reading →
Hamburg-based sleaze rockers Night Laser released their first album in 2014. "Fight For The Night" was the title of this first release and helped the band to publish the next two full-lengths on Out Of Line Music. Now it's time for the fourth longplayer from these Hamburg rock enthusiasts and here it is. "Call Me... Continue Reading →
It is important to note that Lÿnx is not Lynx. While the latter is a band from Germany, this is Lÿnx from Calgary, Canada. The Canadian quartet was formed in 2020 and it is the shared love for 80s hairspray metal that brought Ja6ur, Blade, Fangs and Flash together. Inspired by bands like Mötley Crüe,... Continue Reading →
Eagerly awaited and finally on its way, this is the new longplayer from The Neptune Power Federation. 'Goodnight My Children' is the title of this new musical explosion from the Australian rockers and it lives up to the high expectations. Eight songs in total make up 'Goodnight My Children', and although it is not equipped... Continue Reading →
‘Grande Rock’ was and is the kind of breakthrough album by The Hellacopters as it brought the Swedish rock veterans a top ten position in the Swedish charts. All that happened 25 years ago and to celebrate the anniversary of this longplayer, The Hellacopters re-issue their milestone album as 'Grande Rock Revisited'. The 2024-version includes... Continue Reading →
It is not the first time, that we get two versions of one band and Riley’s L.A. Guns is one of these bands. The band released with ‘Renegades’ an album back in 2020 and returns these days with their next effort. ‘The Dark Horse’ is the title of the new Riley’s L.A. Guns longplayer which... Continue Reading →
Mötley Crüe launched on September 23rd, 1983 their sophomore album ‘Shout at the Devil’. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of their road-paving record the band will launch a special version of the newly remastered record. Release date will be on October 27th, 2023. The re-issue will come in different formats of which the boxset is... Continue Reading →
After having released with ‘The Gang’s All Here’, the gang embarked on a tour that brings Skid Row to many countries and continents. Today the hard rock veterans stop at Gruenspan, Hamburg for a show that helps to bridge the gap between some of the bigger festivals in Europe and Skid Row’s support shows for... Continue Reading →
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