My World of Music – est. 2013
Rivers Of Nihil, a band from Reading, Pennsylvania, was founded in 2009, and their debut album dates to 2013. Three more releases came out after that, including "The Work," which was released in 2021. Four years later, the band returns with their latest effort, a self-titled album. A self-titled album is often the first one... Continue Reading →
The new album from the Berlin-based rock collective Kadavar is an interesting one, showcasing new facets of the band's musical style. "I Just Want to Be a Sound" is the title of the band's seventh album, which now operates as a four-piece. Kadavar is known for retro-inspired rock music with musical roots in the '70s.... Continue Reading →
With "Streets of Fire", Motorjesus ignite the next stage of their journey and unleash their brand-new single today — which also serves as the title track of their upcoming studio album, set for release on June 13, 2025 via Reaper Entertainment. The song is a relentless, high-octane ride through blazing rock ’n’ roll streets –... Continue Reading →
Kanonenfieber belong to the rising stars when it comes to blackened death metal. The band now announced tour dates for 2026 which includes a show at Inselpark Arena, Hamburg on March 24th, 2026. Here is where you can get your tickets: https://www.eventim.de/noapp/event/20281150/?affiliate=CAJ&utm_source=CAJ&utm_medium=dp&utm_campaign=contrapromotion Photo: StephanieRifkin@photos_by_tiffany_anne
“Karma is a Beach”, that is the title of the new single from April Art. The band comments: ""Karma is a Beach" is the perfect summer festival track. The song is a humorous reminder that everything you do eventually comes back to you. The track is 100% April Art, snotty and loud. We had a great... Continue Reading →
Guitar slinger and blues-rock powerhouse Joe Bonamassa has released his latest single, “Drive By The Exit Sign,” a gritty, up-tempo standout from his upcoming studio album "Breakthrough", out July 18th via J&R Adventures. Fueled by a crunchy slide guitar riff, Southern-rock energy, and a full-throttle vocal performance, “Drive By The Exit Sign” finds Bonamassa leaning... Continue Reading →
UK based Templeton Pek are releasing their second single after signing with Double Helix Records and SBÄM Records. “Hurricanes” is a high-energy punk anthem offering hope after chaos, a powerful message for anyone rebuilding. Soaring melodies, hooky riffs, and raw emotion and produced by George Perks, it blends modern punk with an anthemic edge. The... Continue Reading →
The Ossuary hail from Italy and "Requiem for the Sun" is already their fourth release to date. The newest effort features eight songs, and the trio continues their heavy rock journey. "Sacrifice" sets the scene, giving an idea of what to expect for those who have listened to the band before. The slower-paced opener is... Continue Reading →
They broke with the tradition of their short post-Christmas tour last year, but it doesn't mean that Die Happy stopped playing live. In fact, the opposite is true. The band just announced live dates for spring 2026. The "Empathy Is No Weakness" tour will include a show at Gruenspan in Hamburg on March 6, 2026.... Continue Reading →
Onslaught is looking back at the bands that influenced their music and paying homage to them with the second part of the "Origins of Aggression" release. A guy from Cleveland, Ohio, had a similar idea. Athenar, the driving force behind Midnight, recorded an album with two of his own songs and cover versions of the... Continue Reading →
Thrash metal is often associated with the Bay Area, and for good reason. However, the East Coast metal scene, featuring bands like Anthrax and Overkill, should not be forgotten while thrash metal also began to grow in popularity in Europe and the UK. One of the first UK bands in this genre is Onslaught. The... Continue Reading →
YOB have revealed two exclusive European 25th anniversary concerts; October 19th at EartH Hall in London and October 22nd at SO36 in Berlin. These are in addition to news that the band will co-headline Desertfest Antwerp and headline two nights at Hostsabbat in Oslo, performing distinct sets each night. The anniversary shows celebrate the catalog,... Continue Reading →
Former Type O Negative/Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly and guitarist and riff writer Dan Lorenzo (Hades/Non-Fiction) founded Patriarchs In Black at the end of 2021. Their debut single ‘Demon of Regret’ was released in January 2022 and the full album ‘Reach For The Scars’ was released in July 2022. Their second album ‘My Veneration’ was released... Continue Reading →
Siena Root, one of the most exciting rock bands from Sweden, will play an acoustic show at Lattenplatz Knust, Hamburg on June 6th, 2025. Siena Root is a band with a strong heritage and a great musical tradition. So what could be more exciting than listening to the band in a completely acoustic setting? This... Continue Reading →
Unantastbar is a punk rock band that hails from Brixen, South Tyrol. Since their start in 2004, the band has provided high-energy punk rock for more than two decades. To celebrate this anniversary, the band released a live album called "Wir Leben Laut. Live." Their connected studio release, "Wir Leben Laut", was the band's first... Continue Reading →
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