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 →
It was April of last year when Michael Schenker played a show at Fabrik in Hamburg as part of his “My Years with UFO” tour. This marked the first leg of the tour, which took him to stages across nine countries.A few months later, Schenker returns to Hamburg for another show, this time at Grosse... Continue Reading →
A consistently reliable source of top-tier rock music is Michael Monroe. Born in Helsinki, the charismatic frontman first gained widespread attention when he joined the legendary Hanoi Rocks in 1980. Alongside his band work, Monroe also launched a solo career, releasing his debut album “Peace of Mind” in 1996. Thirty years later, Monroe returns with... Continue Reading →
Norwegian rock powerhouse Audrey Horne has announced a series of live shows for autumn 2026. The tour will begin with a show in Cologne on October 8th and end with a show in Berlin on October 24th. Audrey Horne will play at Bahnhof Pauli on October 11th. Motorowl will be joining Audrey Horne on this... Continue Reading →
The Hellacopters are at the forefront of Swedish and Scandinavian rock. Founded in 1994 and getting back together in 2016, the band has released plenty of albums. Their most recent releases, “Eyes of Oblivion” and “Overdrive”, have brought them back into the spotlight. As well as studio albums, the five-piece band has released two compilation... Continue Reading →
Airbourne have just started their European tour, with a support band called Avalanche joining them for some of the shows. I hadn’t heard of these guys before, but that changed when I received a copy of their debut album. “Armed to the Teeth” is the title of this blistering rock album, which was recorded by... Continue Reading →
The Neptune Power Federation returns with their 7th album, a raucous foray into the depths of the dirtiest clubs from Down Under! Wilder, weirder… "Mondo Tomorrow"! The incomparable Australian rock outfit channels punk rock energy into a foreboding tale about the all-consuming nature of technology on "Mondo Tomorrow". “Time travels both ways.” It’s a powerful... Continue Reading →
Vienna is calling, but certainly not Falco-style. In this case, we're talking about Bruther, a five-piece band from the Austrian capital. Founded in 2019 and inspired by '70s blues and rock, they left their first footprint in 2021 with the release of their debut EP, “Bird in Hand Lane”. With “Kaleidoscope”, the band is taking... Continue Reading →
Wolfgang Van Halen has big shoes to fill, establishing himself as a musician and being the son of the legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Such a name could be a burden or a springboard for a career of his own. In Wolfgang's case, it's the latter. Wolfgang Van Halen has established himself and his band,... Continue Reading →
Music icons Def Leppard released their new single, “Rejoice.” The song comes shortly before Def Leppard's return to Las Vegas for their Residency Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace, which kicks off on February 3, 2026. “Rejoice” is now available on all streaming platforms via EMI Records. The official lyric video can be viewed here:... Continue Reading →
One of the most prominent rock supergroups, the Hollywood Vampires, will be touring again in the summer of 2026. In August, the band featuring Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry (Aerosmith), and Tommy Henriksen (Crossbone Skully, guitarist Alice Cooper) will perform three exclusive arena shows, with appearances in Nuremberg (August 25, 2026, PSD Bank Nürnberg... Continue Reading →
Thunder is a hard rock band from the UK that has enjoyed great success. Founded in 1989, the band launched a highly successful debut album called “Backstreet Symphony” that acted as a springboard for “Laughing on Judgement Day”. This second album also entered the charts outside the UK, and both albums paved the way for... Continue Reading →
Along with Chapter 24 – “Frater Is Delegating” – of their popular web series, Ghost are dusting off a gem from their archives today: the Pet Shop Boys cover “It's A Sin” is now available to stream on all major DSPs for the first time! Previously, the song was only available as a 7'' vinyl... 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 →
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