My World of Music – est. 2013
The Swedish AOR band Alien played a show at the 2025 Sweden Rock Festival, which is now being released as a live album. "Live at Sweden Rock Festival" features the full performance by the melodic rock band and is their first live album in their four-decade career. The setlist was largely based on songs from... Continue Reading →
Deep Purple will release their new studio album, "SPLAT!", on July 3 via earMUSIC. Pre-orders begin today. Since their formation in 1968, Deep Purple have sold more than 120 million albums and have long since secured a permanent place in rock history. Instead of resting on their legacy, Deep Purple are determined to carry it... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Sweden, The Quill have been around since 1986. The quartet first appeared in 1989 with an album called "Out of Blue Corners", the first of many to come. Forty years after their foundation, The Quill are launching a new album called "Master of the Skies", featuring ten new songs. The band sticks to... Continue Reading →
China, arguably the most successful Swiss hard rock band of the late ’80s and early ’90s, makes a powerful comeback with their new single “Bright Lights,” proving that true rock ’n’ roll never goes out of style. “The musical idea came about during a studio jam between Claudio and me,” reports guitarist Freddy Scherer, adding: “As... Continue Reading →
Nashville blues-infused Southern rockers Parker Barrow return with their first new music of 2026 with their latest single “Blinded” released Wednesday April 29th. Watch the official music video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/B8a4EkL3aPw?si=K30RyJwpty5Bkeq9 The track is part of the band’s upcoming highly anticipated sophomore album "Hold the Mash", due for release on Friday July 17th. The new... Continue Reading →
Most of you will know Stig Pedersen as the bass player in D-A-D. The Danish hard rockers are one of the most well-established bands out there, and Pedersen is an important part of that. He provides the heartbeat of the band with his bass playing. He also entertains audiences with his unique stage outfits, which... Continue Reading →
To mark their 30th anniversary, Bush are revisiting one of their most iconic songs and releasing “Swallowed (30th Anniversary Tour Version).” Following the success of their latest album “I Beat Loneliness,” which was internationally acclaimed and once again propelled the band to No. 1 on the US Rock Radio Charts, this reinterpretation is being released... Continue Reading →
After nine years, Europe are back with “Come This Madness”—their twelfth studio album and their most powerful musical statement to date. “Come This Madness” will be released on September 25 via Silver Lining Music / Hell & Back Recordings. Europe, one of the few bands that rose to fame in the ’80s and still performs... Continue Reading →
"Made in Hell" is actually made in Helvetia, as the guys from Hell Boulevard are from Switzerland. Founded in 2014, the band made their debut in 2016 with an album called "Inferno". Since then, the four-piece band has released two more albums, with "Made in Hell" marking their fourth release. Six years after revealing "Not... Continue Reading →
American singer John Corabi has a rich musical history. He was part of Mötley Crüe, founded Union with Bruce Kulick, and is known for his work with The Dead Daisies. Corabi has also worked on several solo projects, with the latest due to be released soon. Entitled “New Day” and inspired by the music of... Continue Reading →
Gus G. is busy with two outfits. Firstly, there is Firewind, which is led by the Greek guitarist. As well as this musical mothership, Gus G. also releases solo albums, with “Steel Burner” being the newest addition to the list. Unlike with Firewind, the solo albums focus on instrumentals as well as songs featuring various... Continue Reading →
Social Distortion have unleashed “Partners In Crime,” the second preview of their long-awaited eighth album, “Born To Kill.” A shameless and anthemic celebration of a lifelong commitment to rock ’n’ roll, “Partners In Crime” is now available to stream alongside the previously released title track, “Born To Kill.” “‘Partners In Crime’ is about finding your... Continue Reading →
Hardline started out as a sort of supergroup featuring Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo, and Todd Jensen, as well as brothers Johnny and Joey Gioeli. The band was founded in 1991 by the Gioeli brothers. Now, 35 years later, Hardline’s lineup has evolved, with Johnny Gioeli as the sole remaining founding member. This shift has not... Continue Reading →
The start of 2026 seems to be all about excellent guitarists, at least in terms of the live shows I've attended. First there was Smith/Kotzen, then Michael Schenker, and tonight it's the turn of German guitar wizard Axel Rudi Pell — all renowned names in the rock and metal community. Accompanying Pell and his bandmates... Continue Reading →
Örebro, Sweden, is the home of renowned two-piece stoner rock outfit Truckfighters, formed in 2001. The band has returned with a compelling new studio album, “Masterflow”, marking their first full-length release in a decade. After what they describe as a 'long, long hiatus', founding members Ozo and Dango returned to the studio to record the... Continue Reading →
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