My World of Music – est. 2013
German heavy metal institution U.D.O. will embark on a European tour in early 2027 with the grand “Triple Anniversary Tour 2027,” celebrating three milestones at once: Udo Dirkschneider’s 75th birthday, 40 years of U.D.O., and the upcoming 20th studio album, set to be released in early 2027 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Following the success of... Continue Reading →
Swiss metal veterans Coroner announced European tour dates. After the successful launch of their latest studio album, the band will embark on the “Dissonance Over Europe, Pt.1” in September 2026, including a show at Knust, Hamburg on September 30st, 2026. Get your ticket here: https://www.ticketmaster.de/event/coroner--special-guest-tickets/1154694670?language=en-de
Heretoir has always been pure emotion. The pain of modern life set to music. With their fourth full-length “Solastalgia”, the German purveyors of soaring post metal work their way to their innermost core and deliver what is easily their most vulnerable and accessible record to date. Solastalgia describes the grief over the loss of the... Continue Reading →
Left to Die is a Florida-based Death Metal act featuring former Death members Terry Butler (bass) and Rick Rozz (guitar). Terry (also of Obituary) and Rick have teamed up with Gruesome members Matt Harvey (guitar, vocals of Exhumed, etc) and Gus Rios (drums, ex-Malevolent Creation) to perform their classic album "Leprosy" in its entirety, along... Continue Reading →
Deep Purple will release their new studio album, "SPLAT!", on July 3 via earMUSIC. Pre-orders begin today. Since their formation in 1968, Deep Purple have sold more than 120 million albums and have long since secured a permanent place in rock history. Instead of resting on their legacy, Deep Purple are determined to carry it... Continue Reading →
The multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announced today the UK and European leg of their 20th-anniversary world tour, which will take place in early 2027. Featuring special guest Lamb of God, the tour brings together two of the most dominant forces in hard rock and metal. The lineup is rounded out by... Continue Reading →
Devin Townsend returns to European stages in 2026 with his Metamorphosis Solo Tour, stopping for three exclusive concerts in Germany: in Hamburg (September 15, Markthalle), Munich (September 26, WERK7 Theater), and Cologne (September 28, Stadthalle). Following a creative hiatus and the completion of his most ambitious album to date, this special concert series offers a... Continue Reading →
Social Distortion is closely connected to my ‘extended’ youth. In 1992, Mike Ness and his bandmates released the mind-blowing "Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell" album, which included the iconic "Cold Feelings". This mix of punk, rock and country results in thunderous songs. In 2011, Social Distortion unveiled their latest studio effort, “Hard Times and Nursery... Continue Reading →
In early 2026, Frozen Soul embarked on a European tour as the supporting act for Heaven Shall Burn. The tour actually came a little too early for the new album, but the band offered a sneak preview of what to expect from their latest studio effort, "No Place of Warmth". Following the release of four... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Sweden, The Quill have been around since 1986. The quartet first appeared in 1989 with an album called "Out of Blue Corners", the first of many to come. Forty years after their foundation, The Quill are launching a new album called "Master of the Skies", featuring ten new songs. The band sticks to... Continue Reading →
Six Feet Under are back with a new album. Titled "Next to Die", it is the band's 15th release and their third since Jack Owen joined in 2017. "Next to Die" picks up where the band left off with "Killing for Revenge" in 2024, with an even better balance of groove and speed. "Approach Your... Continue Reading →
Ultrabomb return with “The Bridges That We Burn”, out now via DC-Jam Records / Virgin Music Group—a sharp, high-impact album that cuts through the noise with purpose and precision. Built on soaring guitar lines, driving rhythms, and choruses that land with clarity and conviction, the record captures a band operating at full force—channeling frustration with... Continue Reading →
King Ultramega have released a powerful interpretation of "Dead Wishes" featuring Brann Dailor (Mastodon) at the helm performing lead vocals. Recorded in loving memory of Chris Cornell King Ultramega are also raising funds and awareness for MusiCares, the Recording Academy’s nonprofit that provides mental health services, addiction recovery support, and emergency assistance to members of... Continue Reading →
China, arguably the most successful Swiss hard rock band of the late ’80s and early ’90s, makes a powerful comeback with their new single “Bright Lights,” proving that true rock ’n’ roll never goes out of style. “The musical idea came about during a studio jam between Claudio and me,” reports guitarist Freddy Scherer, adding: “As... Continue Reading →
Nashville blues-infused Southern rockers Parker Barrow return with their first new music of 2026 with their latest single “Blinded” released Wednesday April 29th. Watch the official music video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/B8a4EkL3aPw?si=K30RyJwpty5Bkeq9 The track is part of the band’s upcoming highly anticipated sophomore album "Hold the Mash", due for release on Friday July 17th. The new... Continue Reading →
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