My World of Music – est. 2013
Heretoir has always been pure emotion. The pain of modern life set to music. With their fourth full-length “Solastalgia”, the German purveyors of soaring post metal work their way to their innermost core and deliver what is easily their most vulnerable and accessible record to date. Solastalgia describes the grief over the loss of the... Continue Reading →
Left to Die is a Florida-based Death Metal act featuring former Death members Terry Butler (bass) and Rick Rozz (guitar). Terry (also of Obituary) and Rick have teamed up with Gruesome members Matt Harvey (guitar, vocals of Exhumed, etc) and Gus Rios (drums, ex-Malevolent Creation) to perform their classic album "Leprosy" in its entirety, along... 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 →
The multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announced today the UK and European leg of their 20th-anniversary world tour, which will take place in early 2027. Featuring special guest Lamb of God, the tour brings together two of the most dominant forces in hard rock and metal. The lineup is rounded out by... Continue Reading →
Social Distortion is closely connected to my ‘extended’ youth. In 1992, Mike Ness and his bandmates released the mind-blowing "Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell" album, which included the iconic "Cold Feelings". This mix of punk, rock and country results in thunderous songs. In 2011, Social Distortion unveiled their latest studio effort, “Hard Times and Nursery... Continue Reading →
In early 2026, Frozen Soul embarked on a European tour as the supporting act for Heaven Shall Burn. The tour actually came a little too early for the new album, but the band offered a sneak preview of what to expect from their latest studio effort, "No Place of Warmth". Following the release of four... 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 →
Six Feet Under are back with a new album. Titled "Next to Die", it is the band's 15th release and their third since Jack Owen joined in 2017. "Next to Die" picks up where the band left off with "Killing for Revenge" in 2024, with an even better balance of groove and speed. "Approach Your... Continue Reading →
Ultrabomb return with “The Bridges That We Burn”, out now via DC-Jam Records / Virgin Music Group—a sharp, high-impact album that cuts through the noise with purpose and precision. Built on soaring guitar lines, driving rhythms, and choruses that land with clarity and conviction, the record captures a band operating at full force—channeling frustration with... 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 →
Bollnäs, a city in northern Sweden, is home to a young band that is launching with the stunning debut album, "Demonic Assault" . The album isn’t actually a brand new release, as Savage Mania launched it one year ago as a self-release. It was a digital-only release, but now that they have signed a deal... 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 →
Hokka is the brainchild of Joel Hokka (formerly of Blind Channel), who has formed a new band with former The Rasmus guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi and drummer Jimi Aslak. This three-piece band is embarking on a journey through the world of dark and melancholic rock. The title of Hokka’s debut album is “Via Miseria IV”, which... Continue Reading →
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