My World of Music – est. 2013
The Power of 3, the powerhouse trio featuring acclaimed singer-guitarist Orianthi, drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, and bassist Rhonda Smith, are pleased to release their new single “Taxi,” featuring a previously unreleased guitar riff from Jimi Hendrix. The single is taken from their highly anticipated self-titled debut album released Friday January 29, 2027 and you can... Continue Reading →
The Sea of Emotion is the debut album from a duo whose story began more than five decades ago. Guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have finally joined forces as SatchVai for a full-length studio record, bringing two highly recognizable guitar voices together without turning the album into a mere showcase for technique. In... Continue Reading →
It’s been quite a while since I first discovered Junkyard Drive. The Danish band played the P60 in Amstelveen, Netherlands, almost exactly eleven years ago as part of the Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival with a lineup that also featured bands like Primal Fear and Kissin’ Dynamite. Junkyard Drive had only been around for a little... Continue Reading →
Deep Purple just announced that the shows in Leipzig (31.10.2026) and Hamburg (01.11.2026) are cancelled. Source: Facebook Photo: Jim Rakete (for earMUSIC)
A new chapter is beginning for Skid Row. After more than two years away from the stage and an extensive worldwide search, the legendary hard rock band has officially introduced Justin Sargent as its new lead singer. This marks the start of an exciting new era, just in time for the band’s 40th anniversary. And... Continue Reading →
Frontiers Music has made a habit of bringing established singers and guitarists together to see what happens when they hit the studio. The latest project is Shogun Mojo, built around former KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and vocalist Dan Reed, with drummer Robert Ikiz and bassist Bengt Jonasson holding down the groove. The album kicks off... Continue Reading →
Åskväder deliver solid hard rock from Gothenburg, making them another addition to the rock scene on Sweden’s west coast. Formed in 2018, the band released their debut EP, Quick Fixes, that same year. Now they’re back with Wax, their third full-length album. Wax also marks the band’s first album with singer and guitarist Saga Flygare... Continue Reading →
Just a few days ago, Shakra released their new album, and now another Swiss hard rock band is ready to step into the spotlight with a new record: Crystal Ball. For more than 25 years, Crystal Ball have stood for solid hard rock built around riffs, hooks, and songs that get straight to the point.... Continue Reading →
Following another exciting edition in 2026, the Frontiers Rock Festival is gearing up for three more days of unforgettable live music, bringing together fans of melodic rock and hard rock from around the world for a weekend dedicated entirely to their favorite music. Over the years, the festival has established itself as a must-attend event... Continue Reading →
When heavy Sabbath-inspired riffs collide with classic hard rock and blackened metal, you get AVRAK. At least, that’s the name of the project formed by Anders Hegna and Ted “Nocturno Culto” Skjellum. Together with drummer Terje Kråbøl and bassist Steinar Gundersen, they make up the lineup behind this new Norwegian outfit. The first ideas for... Continue Reading →
The Last Internationale will always be a special band to me - partly because of their brilliant and powerful rock songs, and partly because it was the last show I got to see before the COVID lockdown hit the concert industry hard. It was on February 27, 2020, when The Last International played at the... Continue Reading →
Audrey Horne have been part of my musical world for quite some time now, and running into this band - whether at a live show, through a new album, or in an interview - is always a good time. These five musicians come across as genuinely likable, dedicated, and driven by a shared passion for... Continue Reading →
Sweet have been keeping the live-album tradition alive for quite some time, and Live 25 now adds another entry to the band’s long concert history. This time, the album draws on performances from the band’s recent tour, including material from their latest studio effort, Full Circle. Full Circle showed Andy Scott and his band in remarkably good shape, and... Continue Reading →
The Temperance Movement is the brainchild of vocalist Phil Campbell, who formed the band in 2011 and ultimately brought the story to a close in 2020 when he left the group. His departure effectively meant the end of The Temperance Movement. There were still a live release and a collection of rarities to follow, but the... Continue Reading →
John Diva & The Rockets of Love are an interesting band. By now, it is hardly a secret that John Diva himself is more of a fictional character than a conventional frontman, and that is exactly what makes the whole concept so entertaining. The band has built an elaborate fictional story around its leader and... Continue Reading →
