My World of Music – est. 2013
In 2025, we first unleashed a new beast upon the Mediterranean: The concept of MALTA METAL WEEKEND didn’t just debut - it detonated! With giants like Dream Theater, Opeth, And Apocalyptica leading the charge, we shattered the silence and rocked the island to its very core. But we aren't done with you yet. In 2026,... Continue Reading →
Munich’s Keep It Low Festival is back in full force for 2026, and the line-up keeps getting heavier. Set for October 9th and 10th at Backstage Munich, Germany, the festival once again brings together a stacked bill of fuzz, doom and psychedelic rock, built for loud amps and long nights! New additions include Norway’s breakout... Continue Reading →
German rock ‘n’ roll powerhouse Hardbone is back! Almost exactly six years after their last release, the band returns with their brand-new single “Four To The Floor,” offering a first taste of their upcoming studio album, set to be released in September via Massacre Records. Driven by raw energy and an uncompromising attitude, “Four To... Continue Reading →
Following the release of their much-acclaimed EP „Celestial“ earlier this year via Reigning Phoenix Music, Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal return with new visuals. Today, the band presents an official lyric video for the haunting EP closing track “Everlasting MMXXVI”. Blending strong melodies with dynamic intensity, “Everlasting MMXXVI” stands out as both powerful and... Continue Reading →
Sweden’s leading recycling initiative Pantamera proudly announces Finnish hard rock legends Lordi as the official spokesband for its 2026 national recycling campaign. Launching on April 2, 2026, the campaign arrives alongside a brand-new LordI single and video titled “Pantamera (PAN-TAH-MEH-RAH!)”. Famous for their monster personas, theatrical stagecraft, and Eurovision-winning legacy, Lordi now turn their attention... Continue Reading →
GRAMMY® Award-nominated U.S. metal icons Sevendust are releasing another preview of their 15th studio album, “One,” with the powerful new single “Threshold.” The album is set to be released on May 1, 2026, via Napalm Records. The band, consisting of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose... Continue Reading →
American heavy metal icons, Armored Saint, are back with their anticipated new full-length release, “Emotion Factory Reset,” set for release on May 22nd through Metal Blade Records. “Emotion Factory Reset,” the lineup's ninth studio album since 1984's “March Of The Saint,” is a resurrection of sorts, a tearing down and a rebuilding in eleven songs... Continue Reading →
Michael Sweet is best known as the frontman and singer of Stryper. With “The Master Plan”, Sweet launches a new solo album that is not rooted in metal. Instead, “The Master Plan” is a rock album that mainly features acoustic moments. It is a spiritual and personal album that Sweet has wanted to make for... Continue Reading →
The first time I heard - and saw - Grade 2 was when the band toured with the mighty Social Distortion. That was back in 2022, and the trio's performance at Barclays Arena was impressive, as they unleashed a tremendous amount of energy. Four years later, the Isle of Wight band returns with "Talk About... Continue Reading →
Iron Savior revisits the '80s, but not when it comes to rock and metal. Piet Sielck and his bandmates have interpreted some of the most successful pop songs from a very colourful era. Prior to the album launch, some of the single releases showed that the endeavour is actually quite successful. The idea for the... Continue Reading →
Midnatt hail from Sweden, though the exact date of the band’s formation hasn’t been widely documented. What we do know is that their first EP arrived in 2022—and now, in a milestone moment for the Värmland-based quartet, they unveil their debut full-length album, “Skräckfylld Förtjusning” (“Terrifying Enchantment”). As the title anticipated, the album is performed... Continue Reading →
Bush are returning to Germany! In addition to performances at Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park, the British rock icons led by singer Gavin Rossdale will play four newly announced headline concerts across the country in June. Ticket presales begin on April 2. June 5, 2026 – Nürburg, Rock Am RingJune 6, 2026 –... Continue Reading →
Norwegian progressive rock outfit Green Carnation launched their ambitious trilogy “A Dark Poem” in 2025 with the release of its first chapter. Following “A Dark Poem Part I: The Shores of Melancholia,” the band now unveils the second installment of this journey, set to arrive this March. Comprised of six tracks, “A Dark Poem Part... Continue Reading →
First and foremost, words are a fundamentally rational means of expression. On their own, they rarely evoke deep emotions or feelings. Their true power unfolds when they are combined and even more so through articulation. It is the voice, the melody, and the dynamics of delivery that ultimately create emotional impact. With this in mind,... Continue Reading →
I don’t know if Lex Legion is a supergroup, but they are certainly a new gem in the metal cosmos. Four-fifths of the legendary King Diamond line-up from the late '80s have regrouped, and together with Nils K., the singer, the five-piece band will release a debut single called “Sleep Eternally” on 31 March 2026.... Continue Reading →
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