My World of Music – est. 2013
Do doom metal roots and a punk rock attitude really go together? That was the question many people asked in 2021 when The Limit released their new album. At the time, Billy Liebling (Pentagram), Sonny Vincent (Testors), Jimmy Recca (The Stooges), Hugo Conim (Dawnrider), and João Simmons (Dawnrider) delivered Caveman Logic. Now the band returns with Another... Continue Reading →
Seven years after their last studio album, Die Happy are back. And rarely has a comeback sounded as determined as this one. Empathy Is No Weakness is the title of the band’s tenth studio album - a title that takes a stand while also capturing the essence of what Die Happy have stood for for... Continue Reading →
Australian/Finnish progressive dark metal collective The Eternal has unveiled a captivating new music video for their latest single, "Colours Fade," offering another compelling glimpse into their forthcoming studio album, Obscured Horizons, set for release on September 18 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Blending haunting melodies with emotional depth and cinematic atmosphere, the track further showcases... Continue Reading →
Imminence has announced new headlining tour dates for Europe in early 2027. Following the global success of their critically acclaimed 2024 album “The Black” and sold-out shows at the Palladium in Cologne and the Inselpark Arena in Hamburg last December, this tour marks the biggest milestone yet in the band’s live career. With these new... Continue Reading →
A lineup that brings together well-known names from the worlds of rock and metal does not automatically guarantee great music. Iconic is a project featuring iconic veterans of the scene, and the band’s name alone naturally creates certain expectations. With II, the group now delivers their second studio album. Iconic consists of Nathan James, Michael Sweet, Joel Hoekstra,... Continue Reading →
One of progressive rock’s most daring and influential albums, In a Glass House by Gentle Giant returns in a powerful new form, newly remixed and remastered by Grammy Award-winning producer Eber Pinheiro alongside the band’s own Derek Shulman. Originally released in 1973, In a Glass House stands as a bold artistic statement that pushed the boundaries of composition, musicianship,... Continue Reading →
With Burning Witches, the lineup for The Hard Circle Festival 2026 is complete! Over the past few years, the Swiss band has made a huge impact on the European metal scene with their uncompromising heavy metal, razor-sharp riffs, and high-energy live shows. Classic metal meets modern power—loud, passionate, and uncompromising. Whether it’s thunderous anthems, rousing... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of great rock and metal bands coming from Canada, thinking about Voivod, Rush, Anvil and so on. Alongside such established names, younger acts like The Scepter are now setting out to make their mark on the world of heavy metal. Founded in 2018, The Scepter released a few singles early on,... Continue Reading →
BMG Records is pleased to announce the worldwide release of guitar legend Tony Iommi’s brand-new album. The album is titled From The Dark and will be launched on October 23rd, 2026 via BMG. The album kicks off with the first single, “World Alone,” which premiered tonight as part of a special worldwide streaming event. The event... Continue Reading →
Resurgence is already the fourth album from Berlin-based metalcore outfit Future Palace, who formed in 2018. The trio of Maria, Manuel, and Johannes made a strong first impression with their debut album, Escape. They continued building on that foundation with Run and Distortion, before taking the next step with a new record label. Resurgence marks the band's first release through Century... Continue Reading →
Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons are heading back to the stage, fueled by a mission that goes beyond the music. Following the passing of their father, the legendary Phil Campbell, the band is moving forward with an unwavering sense of strength, heart, and purpose, ensuring that the rock and roll flame he ignited continues to roar.... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Karlskoga, Sweden, Allt formed in 2020. After releasing a handful of singles and EPs, the band made a strong first impression with their 2024 debut album, From the New World. Two years later, Ataraxia marks the next chapter in the band's evolution. Their sophomore effort features nine songs and, with a runtime of just 31 minutes,... Continue Reading →
The first time a Sinner album landed on my turntable was almost exactly 40 years ago. Back then, the band led by Mat Sinner had just released its fifth album, Comin' Out Fighting, and what came through the speakers made an immediate impression. Sinner has been a fixture in melodic metal ever since, releasing a long... Continue Reading →
When two institutions with the same roots join forces, the result is more than just a collaboration—it’s a soundtrack for the club, the city, and the fans. With “Lugano My Town” and “Bianconeri Alè,” Gotthard, together with FC Lugano, is presenting two new songs that will define the sound of the Bianconeri in the future.... Continue Reading →
The only thing Wild Rose and V.B.O. have in common is vocalist Francesco Cavalieri. Beyond that, the two projects occupy entirely different musical territory. V.B.O. - short for Vice Business Only - has virtually nothing to do with metal, or even with the melodic hard rock that fans may associate with Wild Rose. That much becomes... Continue Reading →
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