My World of Music – est. 2013
Following the overwhelming response to “Silent Divide,” their first new single in over two years, Alter Bridge are now releasing another song. “What Lies Within” is the second single from their eighth album, which will be released on January 9, 2026, via Napalm Records. A driving guitar riff from Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti opens... Continue Reading →
After releasing a new song called "Straight Outta Nowhere", the German groove masters H-Blocks have released another new single. "Lights Out" is a pounding crossover anthem which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/yRIneKvzXGg?feature=shared The band will also be on tour, including a show at Docks in Hamburg on 4 November 2025. Photo: Connor McBriarty
Following a widely celebrated full-scale comeback last year, Creed is in the midst of a major resurgence: selling out over 130 shows and three headline cruises in just two years, and watching their biggest hits return to the charts. Now, as the band looks ahead, they are also taking a moment to reflect on their... Continue Reading →
Alternative rock with a punk attitude — that's Donots for more than 30 years. The band premiered in 1994 and has released numerous albums. To celebrate three decades of Donots, the band played shows in 2024. Some took place in smaller clubs, while others happened in bigger venues. All were sweaty and featured excellent music... Continue Reading →
Ritual is a German band. Founded in 2005, they released three albums and a few singles before disbanding in 2012. Although the band members focused on different projects, their friendship remained. As with some other bands, live shows sparked renewed excitement, and this was the case with Ritual as well. Ten years after disbanding, the... Continue Reading →
Sweet Savage is a band with a long history. Founded in Belfast in 1979, they were part of the first generation of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM). Ray Haller and Vivian Campbell were the band's original members, and Haller is still part of Sweet Savage. The band went through different and sometimes... Continue Reading →
The foundation of Daughtry dates back to 2006, when Chris Daughtry started the band and released the self-titled debut album. Daughtry was successful right away, achieving four-times platinum status in the US. In 2004, "Shock to the System (Part One)" hit the shelves, and it was only a matter of time before Part 2 was... Continue Reading →
Multi-platinum rock band The Pretty Reckless released their new single “For I Am Death” today. The song marks the beginning of a promising, powerful new chapter in their artistic journey of discovery. Taylor said of the song: “With ‘For I Am Death,’ I want the music to speak for itself, allowing the listener to decide... Continue Reading →
While there was rain and mud at Wacken Open Air 2025 a week ago, August is showing its best side today. A sunny and warm Saturday is ahead of us as Elbriot 2025 gets underway. This well-established one-day festival in the heart of Hamburg is a must-visit for rock and metal fans. As in previous... Continue Reading →
Rise Against is one of the most popular US punk rock bands, and this August they will launch a new album called “Ricochet”. Four years after releasing “Nowhere Generation”, the quartet is back with twelve new songs. As with previous albums, “Ricochet” offers more than just music. Rise Against's songs carry a message as the... Continue Reading →
"Everything Is on Fire But I Am Fine" is the fourth album from As December Falls. The Nottingham-based band formed in 2014, and to be honest, I hadn’t heard much more than their name a couple of times before. These days, the four-piece have revealed their fourth album, called “Everything is on Fire But I... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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