My World of Music – est. 2013
So, the DeLorean's right there at the front door, and we hop in to take a trip back in time, you know? We type in June 1972, June 30th to be precise. We step on the gas and, after a short journey, when the door opens, we find ourselves standing in the middle of the... Continue Reading →
Deftones have announced the release of their new album “private music”. It is the tenth album in total from the Grammy Award-winning and internationally multi-platinum-decorated band from Sacramento, California, and also the first since “Ohms” five years ago, which brought Deftones another top 10 success in Germany. “private music” will be released on August 22,... Continue Reading →
Six-time platinum and eight-time gold award-winning Finnish rock band The Rasmus release their new single 'Love Is A Bitch' today via Better Noise Music and Playground Music. In this sarcastic song about relationships, they skillfully combine catchy modern pop elements with stadium-ready guitar riffs in a subversive way. "This song was always a wildcard," says singer Ylönen. "It... Continue Reading →
Amorphis have released their new single ‘Bones,’ a powerful preview of their upcoming album ‘Borderland’, set for release on September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. In contrast to the album’s first single, ‘Light and Shadow,’ which showcased a more uplifting tone, ‘Bones’ dives into darker, heavier territory. Emerging from the mythical depths of Finland’s... Continue Reading →
Being able to play the guitar is one thing, but combining that skill with great songwriting ability and a stunning voice is another ball game entirely. One artist who embodies this is Joe Bonamassa. The rock and blues virtuoso doesn’t need much of an introduction, as he has been a renowned musician for many years.... Continue Reading →
GRAMMY® Award winning bassist David Ellefson (Ex-Megadeth) and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and are set to release their highly anticipated second album “Unbreakable” out on August 15, 2025, via Rat Pak Records. The duo Ellefson-Soto is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi on drums and... Continue Reading →
Rockharz 2025 is history. While the festival site is slowly being transformed back into an airfield, the anticipation for 2026 is already growing. The huge demand once again exceeded all expectations and underlines the festival's firm place in the European metal scene. Thousands of fans have once again shown what makes the Rockharz community so... Continue Reading →
"Nothing stops them, no matter how much we sometimes want it to. No photo brings them back. We are all just universal seconds. Brief sparks in an eternal tail. How brightly do you flash briefly? Don't touch the clock!" - Rantanplan Rantanplan release another foretaste of their new album “Blast Off NY”, which will be... Continue Reading →
I guess I’m not the only one whose first connection with Diamond Head's music was through Metallica's cover of 'Am I Evil', which directed the spotlight onto the UK metal pioneers. It still took me a while to explore Diamond Head's music further, but I became truly attached to it when they supported Saxon on... Continue Reading →
The Swedish death metal band Entrails will release their eighth album, 'Grip of Ancient Evil', which shows a productive approach for a band founded in 1990 and premiered in 2010. Since then, however, Entrails have continued to follow their creative flow, which is still ongoing, resulting in eleven new songs being added to the tracklist... Continue Reading →
After setting the tone with ‘It Takes Two To Tango’, ‘Time To Listen’ and ‘Hellbreaker’, Dirkschneider & The Old Gang (DATOG) unveil their most heartfelt release yet: ‘Strangers In Paradise’. ‘Strangers In Paradise’ is a true goosebump-inducing rock ballad that gets under your skin - an extraordinary song in every respect. Manuela’s soulful voice opens... Continue Reading →
Just in time before they embark on a tour with Volbeat, Bush have launched a new album. 'I Beat Loneliness' is the title of the British alternative rockers' tenth album. It was back in the '90s that the London-based band released their debut album, 'Sixteen Stone', which was a stunning first success for this young... Continue Reading →
Brunhilde is an unusual name for a rock band, but it may well be the thing that puts the German powerhouse on the map. The band was formed in 2013 by singer Carolin Loy and Kurt Bauereiss. Returning to the band name: Brunhilde is actually a female surname, but this is not why the band... Continue Reading →
Enter Shikari has been on a longer tour called 'A Kiss for the Whole World: UK & EU 2024' in early 2024. The road trip included a show in Hamburg (see live report), as well as a concert at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. London, UK. The latter was recorded and will be released... Continue Reading →
Clawfinger are back. Not to save the world, but to shout unapologetically while it burns. Their new single ‘Scum’ is a blistering punch of punk-rap fury - loud, raw, and seething with intent. It marks the return of the pioneering crossover band at their most direct, furious, and unfiltered in years. “‘Scum’ is a raw,... Continue Reading →
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