My World of Music – est. 2013
In fall 2024, H-BLOCKX celebrated the 30th anniversary of their debut album “Time To Move” with a 16-concert, completely sold-out tour through Germany, Belgium, Austria, and Switzerland—but now the nostalgia is over. H-BLOCKX are announcing a new tour entitled “Fillin The Blank.” In fall 2025, the band will play a total of twelve concerts. The... Continue Reading →
When Cradle of Filth achieved commercial success in the early 1990s with their black metal-rooted sound influenced by symphonic metal, they were downright despised by many metal bands. Today, the band led by singer and founder Dani Filth, with their iconic corpse paint, theatrical performances, imaginative artwork, and diverse sound, is considered one of the... Continue Reading →
Halestorm was founded in 1997 by siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2009, was the band's first milestone and achieved 'gold' status in the US. This album served as a springboard for the band to expand their fanbase. It was the third album, "Into the Wild Life", that became the... Continue Reading →
Listening to the latest release from Fox Lake is like taking a trip down memory lane. There are certainly cross-references to the bands that defined groove metal, nu metal and crossover in the 90s. The opener, “For the Love of the Game (featuring Mugshot)", showcases the main ingredients right from the start. This aggressive song... Continue Reading →
After a remarkable year with two consecutive Active Rock #1 singles (“ARTIFICIAL” and ‘PIECES’) and sold-out tours with Breaking Benjamin, Staind, and Disturbed, Daughtry continues to maintain its momentum: On September 12, the multi-platinum-selling band will release its new EP, “SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART TWO),” via Big Machine Rock. Back in April, the haunting... Continue Reading →
It was undoubtedly one of the most exciting and emotional evenings in rock history: the original line-up of the Alice Cooper Group reunited live on stage at the sold-out O2 Arena in London – on the same day that their first studio album together in over 50 years was released: “The Revenge Of Alice Cooper”.... Continue Reading →
Rock veterans Honeymoon Suite, who started in 1982, are representatives of Canadian hard rock. The band enjoyed their greatest success with their debut albums, which included a few singles that entered the charts. With "Wake Me Up When the Sun Goes Down", the band is launching a new longplayer these days, following "Alive", the 2024... Continue Reading →
Cold Slither is an interesting project because it brings a fictional band to life. Reigning Phoenix Music has teamed up with Hasbro to make the band a reality, bringing them out of the G.I. Joe universe and into the real world. Zartan, Ripper, Torch and Buzzer have suddenly launched a real album full of thunderous... Continue Reading →
After having just released with “Heimat” a great new album, Heaven Shall Burn announced the “Heimat Over Europe” tour, starting on February 27th, 2026 in Hamburg. With them on the road will be The Halo Effect, The Black Dahlia Murder and Frozen Soul.
Innerwish return with "The Enemy Inside," a spine-tingling ride through the shadowy world of espionage, laced with thunderous riffs and an irresistible groove that will burrow deep into your brain. With lyrics inspired by the moral complexities of spy life - most notably portrayed in Steven Spielberg’s “Munich” - the new single fuses classic heavy... Continue Reading →
Following on from 'Now!', the latest Roulette album is called 'Go!'. The Swedish AOR band, with roots dating back to the mid-1980s, returns with a new album and continues its journey through the world of melodic rock. Roulette comprises Thomas Lundgren, Magnus Nelin, Hansi Fellbrink and Mats Nelin. The four-piece band launches ten new songs,... Continue Reading →
'Heather & Hearth' is Phantom Spell's second studio album. Although it seems to be a band, it is actually a one-man project. It is the outlet for Kyle McNeill's musical creativity. Following the 2022 debut album, “Immortal’s Requiem”, the stunning sophomore release is now available. Released again through Cruz del Sur, the album marks the... Continue Reading →
Dehuman Reign is a death metal band from Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2011, the five-piece band released a demo in 2012, which caught the attention of F.D.A. Records. The label released their debut album in 2016, followed by a second album. This summer, Dehuman Reign will launch their third effort, “Dawn of a Malefic Dominion”,... Continue Reading →
In a landmark collaboration to support the mental health and well-being of music creators, Reigning Phoenix Music and MusiCares have teamed up to spotlight King Ultramega, a bold new tribute project honoring the legacy of Chris Cornell. King Ultramega debuts today with a powerful reimagining of Soundgarden’s “Rusty Cage,” released via Reigning Phoenix Music. Watch... Continue Reading →
Punk band Slime are releasing “Evolution”, the second single from their new album “3!+7hoch1”, which will be released on August 8, 2025. Slime prove that they continue to reinvent themselves even after more than four decades of band history. It is the 13th album since the band was founded and the second with Tex Brasket,... Continue Reading →
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