My World of Music – est. 2013
One and a half years after having played a fulminant show at Gruenspan, Hamburg, NYC hardcore pioneers Agnostic Front will return to Hamburg as part of their upcoming "Echoes in Eternity" tour. Agnostic Front will play at Gruenspan, Hamburg on February 7th, 2026. Support: Wisdom In Chains and Raw Brigade
Flatwounds are excited to release the video for their powerful new single, “Vilify.” You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/wMisxKZ4Td0?si=ycN_GPqcgof_JI2M “The song was written with a lot of attitude in mind,” explains singer Colin O'Hare. “It has a certain edge that we often miss in today's rock music.” “Vilify” captures the oppressive feeling of being stuck—somewhere between stagnation... Continue Reading →
Leave it to the Germans, in this instance Berlin's The Ocean, to keep the eerie darkness but add a layer of labyrinthian musical complexity to their tribute in the shape of the NIN track "Even Deeper". Their fascinating homage is the third single from the companion album "Best of Nine Inch Nails Redux" that will... Continue Reading →
Kentucky's finest band, Black Stone Cherry, will launch their new EP, “Celebrate,” on March 6, 2026. The EP will be available digitally via Mascot Records. Following the recent release of the lead single, “Neon Eyes,” the band is now releasing a new single and music video for the EP's title track, “Celebrate.” Watch the video... Continue Reading →
Defecto, a band from Copenhagen, Denmark, have released their newest album, titled "Echoes of Isolation". It is their fourth full-length album, following “Duality”, which was unveiled in 2020. It is also the first album to be released through Frontiers Music, which marks a significant milestone for the band. “Echoes of Isolation” includes nine songs, beginning... Continue Reading →
After a successful premiere in 2025, the South of Heaven Festival in Maastricht will return next year. On June 6 and 7, 2026, the city will once again become a meeting place for metal fans from all over Europe. The festival near the German/Dutch border has now announced its complete lineup. But that's not all:... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Kotka, Finland, Omnium Gatherum was formed almost three decades ago and has become one of the most important ambassadors of melodic death metal from Finland. Four years after releasing the “Origins” album, the band returns with their tenth studio effort, which has an unusually long title: “May the Bridges We Burn Light Us... Continue Reading →
US rock legends Cheap Trick share a brand new video shortly before their album release (November 14, 2025). The video shows the high-spirited band during studio recordings. An entertaining compilation and glimpse behind the scenes. Watch "The Riff That Won't Quit" here: https://youtu.be/7B40JkVcZWE?si=Zn9Pg3QRmEOM5Pq-
Since their formation in 2016, Phantom Corporation have been an unstoppable force in the underground. Formed by scene veterans from Bremen and Dortmund—with roots in bands such as Dew-Scented, Eroded, BK 49, and Weak Aside—the band fuses relentless D-beat crust with death metal and raw old-school thrash/punk into an uncompromising crossover sound. Following their debut... Continue Reading →
“Hello cruel world / I'm not going away / So I might as well have my say,” sings Joe Jackson on his new album – and there's no doubt that while many of his peers have lost their passion, their voice, or even their lives, Jackson grows stronger with each passing year. "Hope and Fury"... Continue Reading →
Steve Morse is best known for his time with classic rock pioneers Deep Purple, where he was the guitarist who had been in the line-up for the most years. Morse has also been part of Kansas, and with the Steve Morse Band he has his own creative outlet. In 2022, Morse announced his departure from... Continue Reading →
“Magic 8-Ball” is the latest release from Norwegian art rock band Gazpacho, and their first in five years. The new studio album features eight songs about fate and its effects. Musically refined and lyrically sophisticated, “Magic 8-Ball” is based on a central concept. The philosophical paradox of the 'Ship of Theseus' inspired the band to... Continue Reading →
84 Days is the collaboration of four heavyweights of melodic punk rock. Producer Cameron Webb, Pennywise bassist Randy Bradbury, No Doubt drummer Adrian Young, and The Vandals guitarist Warren Fitzgerald are 84 Days, and the four-piece have launched a self-titled debut album. The band is Bradbury's brainchild as he wanted to write some music for... Continue Reading →
Slash has released a new live album showcasing his love for blues. The iconic guitarist performed at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival in Colorado on 17 July 2024. The show was recorded and is now available in various formats. Slash and his band, Slash's Blues Ball, performed fifteen classic rock and blues songs. These include “Parchman Farm... Continue Reading →
After more than three decades at the forefront of progressive metal, Swedish icons Opeth are bringing their monumental live experience to Italy for two exclusive summer dates in 2026. July 10 – Pompei – Anfiteatro Degli ScaviJuly 11 – Bologna – Sequoie Music Park Following the announcement of select appearances across Europe (Halifax-UK, Dublin-Ireland, Rättvik-Sweden),... Continue Reading →
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