My World of Music – est. 2013
The acclaimed rock band John Diva & The Rockets Of Love released their new single “S.M.I.L.E.” today, along with an official visualizer—a preview of their upcoming album Your Favorite Drug, which will be released on October 16, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/EdIT6NawzhI?si=ARdBi6hDqEZx5AbJ The band comments: “Summer starts now—and John Diva calls for ‘Good... Continue Reading →
This year, Zebrahead is celebrating its impressive 30th anniversary. Just in time for the occasion, the California punk institution is returning in November and December for a major tour through Germany. Even after three decades, the world is still listening to them just as eagerly as ever. Under the banner “DRUNK AND SH*TTY IN EVERY... Continue Reading →
German death metal horde Endseeker are pleased to unleash a special cover and accompanying video of their rendition of David Hasselhoff's "True Survivor," featuring Lord Of The Lost. The track appears on the band's fiery farewell EP, Coffin Born, released on June 19th via Metal Blade Records. "In the first place, we just love this... Continue Reading →
Deep Purple are releasing their new single, “Guilt Trippin’,” today—just a few days before the worldwide release of their new studio album, SPLAT!, on July 3. What begins with a deceptively gentle piano intro develops into one of the most unpredictable and rousing moments on SPLAT!—and one of Ian Gillan’s most impressive vocal performances on the album. Behind... Continue Reading →
With “Fresse Auf!”, Alarmsignal delivers a furious and defiant track that doesn’t beat around the bush. Driven by direct language and an uncompromising attitude, the track takes aim at indifference, injustice, and right-wing populism. Steff explains: “To leave enough room for our own interpretation, we like to sing between the lines sometimes. But there are days... Continue Reading →
Swedish hard rock newcomers Velveteen Queen have released the video for their new single, “Adrenaline.” The song is the next single from their highly anticipated album, The Greater Good, which will be released on September 18 via Silver Lining Music. Bursting with energy and attitude, the new single “Adrenaline” is a rousing, riff-laden anthem that celebrates... Continue Reading →
In tribute to Chris Cornell, King Ultramega presents a high octane interpretation of Soundgarden's "Loud Love" joined by Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) leading on vocals, Alex Skolnick (Testament / Metal Allegiance) on guitars and drum performance by Dave Krusen (Pearl Jam). King Ultramega are raising funds and awareness for MusiCares, the Recording Academy’s nonprofit that provides... Continue Reading →
The Pretty Reckless are back with a brand-new album. Titled “Dear God”, the band's latest studio effort features 14 tracks and further cements their place among the leading names in modern hard rock. Founded in 2009 by singer Taylor Momsen, The Pretty Reckless quickly established a distinctive identity built on powerful songwriting, dark atmospheres, and... Continue Reading →
Avatar have been exploring the dark soul of alternative and melodic death metal—and have been doing so with consistent success for over 20 years. With their penultimate album, “Dance Devil Dance,” released in 2023, they taught Beelzebub to dance; with their latest album, “Don’t Go in the Forest,” they skillfully navigated the tightrope between intricate... Continue Reading →
One thing is clear: L.A. Guns, whose legend began over four decades ago on the Sunset Strip, are among the most influential bands in the realm of glam, hard rock, and hairspray. Countless bands have modeled their sound and stage presence after them; to this day, they remain one of the central bands of a... Continue Reading →
From royal concert halls to major festival stages, from symphonic compositions to lightning-fast metal solos, Yngwie Malmsteen is a unique force in the world of music. His genre-spanning virtuosity, a tireless pursuit of perfection, and his commitment to artistic authenticity have earned him a place among the immortals: Among others, Time magazine named him one... Continue Reading →
They’ve been around for over 40 years and are as loud and wild as ever: the hard rock and glam rock legends Faster Pussycat are coming to Germany in September for three shows in Hamburg, Berlin, and Cologne! From the depths of the LA glam rock scene that dominated the mid-’80s, a group of nonconformist... Continue Reading →
Without a doubt, Savatage is one of the greatest heavy metal bands, and earMUSIC has reissued this legendary band's albums. The series continues with a live album that takes us back to 1990. This was a time when Savatage were heading towards the peak of their career. Their fourth album, "Hall of the Mountain King",... Continue Reading →
On a hot summer's day in June, the sun slowly sets and the temperature drops as fans line up outside Docks in Hamburg. One of the most influential progressive metal bands is in town tonight. Atlanta-based Mastodon are currently touring Europe, playing some of the biggest festivals. In between, the itinerary includes some headliner shows,... Continue Reading →
At the first summer festivals of the year, Papa Roach just played some of the biggest and most spectacular shows of their career, but the band has no plans to slow down: The “Rise Of The Roach” World Tour continues! At the end of 2026, Papa Roach will return to Europe and has now announced... Continue Reading →
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