My World of Music – est. 2013
Swedish old-school Death Metal at its most ferocious! Originally unleashed in January 2018 through FDA Records, “Monolith Of Madness” stands as a colossal slab of unrelenting brutality from Revolting, a band forged in the grim fire of classic Scandinavian death metal. This long-out-of-print masterpiece is now finally reissued on CD, bringing back one of the... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Long Island, NY, Restless Spirit formed in 2018 after changing their name twice. Their debut album was released in 2019. With their self-titled fourth album, the band embarked on exploring the world of doom metal. Restless Spirit picks up the Birmingham-based spirit and launches eight doom-laden metal songs that touch on stoner rock... Continue Reading →
As the much-anticipated tribute to Richie Blackmore’s Rainbow, “Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow”, draws closer to its June 19 release date, another taste of the treat to come materializes with this sonics-stuffed reimagining of the first album’s classic “The Temple Of The King.” Contemplating the full line-up of Ronnie... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Athens, Greece, Yoth Iria formed in 2019. Their debut album, "As the Flames Withers", was released in 2021, and it was the "Blazing Inferno" that marked a second step for the band. This album also served as a springboard for the group, who are now launching an album called “Gone With the Devil”... Continue Reading →
For nearly two decades, Manchester's Ingested have stood as one of the UK's most uncompromising forces in extreme metal. Champions of a sound that fuses precision brutality with increasingly dynamic songwriting, they've evolved from underground slam pioneers into a globally recognized, forward-driving powerhouse. With "Denigration", the band begins a bold new chapter, one defined by... Continue Reading →
Hailing from the heart of Bavaria, Erection prove that southeastern Germany has far more to offer musically than Blasmusik and Oktoberfest traditions. Beating at the core of this band is the rebellious spirit of punk rock, and it comes fully alive on "Plug It In". Erection consists of Julia, Schtiefn, and Tino, with Andi, Tobi, and... Continue Reading →
“Schlechte Nachbarn” (Bad Neighbors)—who hasn’t heard of them? Die Toten Hosen’s new song is now available on all digital platforms and can be watched here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QiSJJ8I4lEQ?si=cOp9mBjwuFh2GvgV On May 29, 2026, Die Toten Hosen will release their long-awaited new and final studio album, “Trink aus, wir müssen gehen!” featuring 16 new songs plus the... Continue Reading →
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 →
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