My World of Music – est. 2013
The German-English doom metal heroes of Thronehammer are releasing their second single, the epic and highly melodic “Onwards To Oblivion,” featuring Max Hemmann of Motorowl: https://youtu.be/IthZ-9uM5EU?si=cHXyBbLtPIbv6if1 With Slay | Kill | Erase, set for release on October 9, 2026, via Supreme Chaos Records, Thronehammer presents their most ambitious work to date. Eight songs with a... Continue Reading →
When Space Chaser emerged in 2011 and delivered a highly promising debut with Watch the Skies!, it was clear that the next generation of German thrash metal bands was already waiting in the wings. A major turning point came in 2023, when frontman Siegfried Rudzynski left the band and Space Chaser had to find a replacement.... Continue Reading →
I was ten years old when Tygers Of Pan Tang released their debut album, Wild Cat. So forgive me for discovering the band’s back catalog a little later in life. Today, though, we’re less interested in looking back and more concerned with what the Tygers are up to right now. With Robb Weir, only one of... Continue Reading →
For over 25 years, The Pineapple Thief has been one of the most renowned bands on the international progressive rock scene. Now, with a new album in tow, they’re finally returning to Germany! In October, fans can look forward to the new album “Far and Wide.” The previously released singles “New World Order” and “Hold... Continue Reading →
When, in the spring of 2027, the heavy riffs of Graveyard meet the soul-soaked power of Blues Pills, it will be a clash of two distinct rock worlds. That’s because the two bands will embark on a co-headlining tour together, bringing both their latest songs and defining tracks from their catalog to the stage. Next... Continue Reading →
Copenhagen is a vibrant city, so it should come as no surprise that an innovative band like Gradience has emerged from the Danish capital. Gradience are Gavin Mistry and Jakob Lærke Harris. The two formed the band in 2022, and their debut single, “This Abyss,” already created a first wave of excitement. Ironsight was the first EP... Continue Reading →
While Gotthard has never shied away from melodies that occasionally lean toward the pop side of rock or from a good heartbreak ballad, CoreLeoni is something like the uncompromising brother in a denim jacket, with a little dirt still under his fingernails. There’s no question that both sides have their place, and it’s Gotthard guitarist... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Devil Master have been active since 2015 and already have two albums under their belt. With Bloody Dreams, the four-piece now returns with its third full-length, and the band remains firmly committed to its musical blueprint. What comes blasting out of the speakers is a devilish blend of punk and black metal, dark and... Continue Reading →
Frontiers Music Srl is proud to announce the return of legendary Danish hard rockers Pretty Maids, who are officially working on a brand-new studio album, set for release in 2027. The upcoming record will be the band's first new studio album since 2019's acclaimed "Undress Your Madness" and marks the beginning of an exciting new... Continue Reading →
One of the bands that has made an impressive rise over the past few years is Villagers Of Ioannina City. It was back in 2019 that I first heard about the Greek band. Their Age of Aquarius album had just been released, and what came through the speakers was an intriguing mix of rock and metal with... Continue Reading →
Norway’s progressive metal band Green Carnation has built a reputation for creating thoughtful and well-crafted albums that are musically engaging while also offering plenty to discover lyrically. It all started with their 2000 debut album, which already hinted at the band’s potential. Since then, Green Carnation have continued to evolve, and in 2025 they embarked... Continue Reading →
Multiple and distinctive generations of Thrash Metal are joining forces for a massive European co-headline tour. Evil Invaders, Heathen and Exhorder will unite under the banner of the Triple Thrash Alliance, celebrating the past, present and future of one of metal's most relentless and influential genres. Representing different eras and generations of the Thrash Metal... Continue Reading →
Mad Max are one of the pioneers of melodic metal from Germany. The band from Münster got their start in 1982 with their debut album Heavy Metal, but it was Night of Passion, released in 1987, that put Mad Max on my recordplayer. With Jürgen Breforth and Axel Kruse, two members of the classic lineup... Continue Reading →
On September 3, 2026, Missstand will release “Lichter? Aus!”—the third single from their upcoming album Smells Like Abgrund, which is set to be released on September 18, 2026, via Aggressive Punk Produktionen (Edel / Kontor New Media). Together with Guido Donot of the Donots, Missstand deliver a powerful anti-anthem about carrying on when hope threatens... Continue Reading →
British heavy metal legends Saxon are back with Gods of Thunder—their new studio album, which explores themes such as history, fantasy, horror, ancient mythology, pagan rites, and the enduring spirit of rock ’n’ roll. The brand-new single and title track—a powerful, anthemic journey into the world of Celtic mythology—are being released today. “‘Gods of Thunder’... Continue Reading →
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