My World of Music – est. 2013
Guitarist Joel Hoekstra is widely recognized for his work with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, as well as for collaborations with Whitesnake and Revolution Saints. Beyond these high-profile projects, Hoekstra has also established a formidable solo career under the banner Joel Hoekstra’s 13. The project’s debut album, “Dying to Live”, was released in 2015. The latest studio effort,... Continue Reading →
Black Swan was formed in 2019 and features an impressive line-up. Reb Beach, Robin McAuley, Jeff Pilson and Matt Starr are the musicians who found a new musical outlet with Black Swan. "Shake the World", the band's successful debut album released in 2020, was the starting point for Black Swan, and we can already welcome... Continue Reading →
German power metal veterans Masterplan announced a new album. "Metalmorphosis" is the title of the new album which will be released on June 26th, 2026 via Frontiers Music. With "Chase the Light" the lead single has been revealed already. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/nlb0yZIXvgs?si=xNxp4bsQ0xjkcqQc Roland Grapow mentions: "A dark and aggressive track about fear, control,... Continue Reading →
All-star hard rock collective Black Swan - featuring Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group),Reb Beach(Winger, Whitesnake), Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big) - unveiled yetserday their new single and official video, “Paralyzed”, title track of the upcoming studio album set for release on February 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Robin McAuley commented: “Nowadays it’s difficult... Continue Reading →
The American rock band Survivor had its breakthrough with its third album, “Eye of the Tiger.” The band's rise to fame in the early '80s was fueled by the popularity of the pounding title track from the Rocky III movie. It was the peak for a band that also had to go through some struggles... Continue Reading →
Canadian singer Rob Moratti is best known for his years with Saga. He was the band's frontman from 2008 to 2011, and he has also released several solo albums. With "Sovereign, " the Toronto-based vocalist unveils a new album featuring 11 songs. “Sovereign” is Moratti's sixth studio album and continues his musical journey. Rooted in... Continue Reading →
When you listen to the first song on “Dancing with the Devil,” there's no doubt you're listening to George Lynch. His signature guitar sound is unique, and the new Lynch Mob album is fueled by Lynch’s roaring guitar. “Dancing with the Devil” is an important album for Lynch and Lynch Mob. Not only is it... Continue Reading →
Does the world of rock need another Christmas album? Maybe, but if there's a band that should release rocking Christmas carols, it's certainly Stryper. The Christian metal band released a Christmas-related song, "Reason for the Season," in 1985, and four decades later, "The Greatest Gift of All" brings the full Christmas spirit to your home.... Continue Reading →
Melodic rock veterans Treat, from Sweden, are back with a new album, called "The Wild Card." After successfully riding the melodic rock wave in the '80s with albums like "Dreamhunter," the band disbanded in 1993. Thirteen years later, the guys found common ground again, leading to a reunion in 2006 and a surprisingly good new... 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 →
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-
White Lion was a mega-selling band in the '80s, and songs like "Fight to Survive" and "Pride" are hard rock classics. Who could forget the 1989 release, “Big Game”?! The combination of guitarist and singer was often a band's most important element. In this case, it was the six-string master, Vito Bratta, and the Danish... Continue Reading →
Glenn Hughes is one of the greats in rock. The singer and bassist from Cannock, England, started out in the early 70s with a band called Trapeze, and he entered the spotlight when he joined Deep Purple in 1973. This brought a lot of attention to Hughes, which also benefited his first solo album, released... Continue Reading →
British rock veterans FM are set to release their 15th studio album. “Brotherhood” showcases the band's enduring talent for crafting melodic rock. The band is currently in a highly productive phase, having released “Old Habits Die Hard” in 2024, and now the new album is already in the starting blocks. “Brotherhood” contains eleven songs, with... 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 →
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