My World of Music – est. 2013
EvilDead are true veterans of thrash metal, proving that it wasn’t only the Bay Area that produced outstanding bands in the 1980s. Hailing from Los Angeles, EvilDead may never have reached the same level of fame as the genre’s biggest names, but they delivered exceptional thrash metal albums. Their journey began in 1989 with the... Continue Reading →
The list of studio releases from German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell is long. The former Steeler guitarist began his solo career in 1989 with the album “Wild Obsession.” This marked the beginning of an exceptional career that is still ongoing. Pell found his signature sound early on, fusing classic hard rock with metal. This defined... Continue Reading →
Prong has released several live albums, with “Live and Uncleansed” being the latest. This most recent live album was recorded in 2025 during the band's European tour celebrating the 31st anniversary of their iconic album, "Cleansing."Prong performed a 28-song set at their headliner shows, and the live album features 11 of those songs, along with... Continue Reading →
Edenbridge is one of the most well-known metal bands from Austria. Founded in Linz in 1998, the band premiered in 2000 with an album called “Sunrise in Eden,” which marked a musical turning point for the five-piece. Founding members Arne Stockhammer (aka Lanvall) and Sabine Edelsbacher are the driving forces behind Edenbridge and their latest... Continue Reading →
One of the most anticipated returns in 2026 is undoubtedly Gluecifer with their new album, “Same Drug New High.” The Norwegian quintet defined Scandinavian rock in the late '90s and early '00s before embarking on a farewell tour in 2005. It seemed like the final curtain had fallen and their motivation was gone. But never... Continue Reading →
Scandinavian rock legends Gluecifer are on tour with their new album, “Same Drug, New High.” They will perform six exclusive shows in Germany in February and March of 2026, in Cologne, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, Munich, Hamburg, and Berlin. “Rock ‘n’ roll never died, it just passed out in the corner” (Rick Sims, The Didjits) — rarely... Continue Reading →
Jet Jaguar is a Mexican metal band that formed in 2014. They released their debut album, "Endless Nights" in 2020. Releasing a new album as a new band during the world's biggest pandemic might not have been the best of circumstances, and fate hasn't always been on the Mexicans' side. The band was involved in... Continue Reading →
Them is the brainchild of singer Troy Norr, who started the group to express his passion for the music of Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. The debut album reflects this passion very clearly and brought the band their first attention. Since then, Them has evolved into a power metal band, with the falsetto singing having... Continue Reading →
Twenty-one years after their last studio album, Gluecifer, the Kings of Rock, are back with Steamhammer and proudly announce their brand new album “Same Drug New High”, which will be released on January 16, 2026. At a time when the world's inflationary frenzy for change seems to spare nothing and no one, Gluecifer are the... Continue Reading →
When it comes to heavy metal from Germany, Rage belongs to the real veterans. What started as Avenger in 1983 turned into Rage in 1986, and it was apparent from the release of their debut that Peavy and his bandmates had the potential for a long-term career. Rage is an extremely productive band, as evidenced... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Hanover, Germany, Fargo is one of the pioneers of hard rock in Germany. The band formed in 1973 and released four albums before disbanding. A reunion took place in 2016, and the band's discography was expanded with the addition of two studio albums. With two founding members still on board—Peter Ladwig and Peter... Continue Reading →
"The Devil's Asylum" is Vicious Rumors' 14th studio album and a metal masterpiece. Five years after launching "Celebration Decay" Geoff Thorpe and band have returned with their latest effort - an album featuring eleven new songs. Compared with its predecessor, there are some new elements that make "The Devil's Asylum" a great album. Alongside Thorpe,... Continue Reading →
Without a doubt, Sodom are one of the best thrash metal bands around, and rightly so. Together with bands like Kreator and Destruction, they have been at the forefront of German thrash metal for decades. Tom Angelripper and his bandmates can look back on an impressive journey through powerful and raw heavy metal, a career... 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 →
It's almost a kind of tradition that the new year begins with a new release from England's finest melodic rockers. Since 2014, Magnum have always presented their previous records in January with the expectation of "Sacred Blood Divine Lies", which hit the shelves in early February 2016. So it is a familiar feeling to welcome... Continue Reading →
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