My World of Music – est. 2013
On September 3, 2026, Missstand will release “Lichter? Aus!”—the third single from their upcoming album Smells Like Abgrund, which is set to be released on September 18, 2026, via Aggressive Punk Produktionen (Edel / Kontor New Media). Together with Guido Donot of the Donots, Missstand deliver a powerful anti-anthem about carrying on when hope threatens... Continue Reading →
Hi! Spencer are an indie rock band from Osnabrück, Germany. The band is the brainchild of five friends who have known each other since their school days. With immernie, Hi! Spencer have released their new album, marking their fifth studio record. The quintet has packed eleven songs onto immernie, moving stylistically between rock, indie, and a few... Continue Reading →
It was two years ago that I first heard of Dead Pioneers, almost by accident. Gregg Deal and his bandmates had just released their self-titled debut album, and what came through the speakers was a rebellious fusion of punk rock, spoken word, and raw attitude. At the time, the band was still relatively unknown, but... 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 →
Terror is a hardcore band from the US West Coast. Founded in 2002, the band grew to become one of the most influential names in the genre. With frontman Scott Vogel and drummer Nick Jetts, two of the band's founding members are still at the helm. The quintet has just finished work on their latest... Continue Reading →
The first time I heard - and saw - Grade 2 was when the band toured with the mighty Social Distortion. That was back in 2022, and the trio's performance at Barclays Arena was impressive, as they unleashed a tremendous amount of energy. Four years later, the Isle of Wight band returns with "Talk About... Continue Reading →
German punk rock veterans Die Toten Hosen recently announced their final studio album “Trink aus, wir müssen gehen” which will hit the shelves on May 29th, 2026. Today, the band releases with “Die Show muss weitergehen” the lead single of the upcoming album which you can enjoy here: https://youtu.be/eRG3SyOC4po?si=kRsL33CtcYaDcxvA “In these times, when many feel... Continue Reading →
The crushing weight of doom, the anarchic spirit of hardcore punk, the sheer force of thrash metal, and the raw aggression of grindcore—all of it can be experienced tonight at Gruenspan in Hamburg. Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death are currently on their “Campaign for Musical Destruction” tour, joined on the road by thrash metal veterans Whiplash,... Continue Reading →
Rocky and the Sweden do not hail from Sweden. The band is based in Tokyo, Japan, and is at the forefront of Japanese hardcore. Given their foundation in 1996 and debut album in 1998, the group's output was relatively limited. After three decades in business, Rocky and the Swedes are launching their next studio effort,... Continue Reading →
A punk rock package is currently rolling through Germany. Ska punk veterans Sondaschule are touring with the Swabian punk band Itchy. Both bands will perform tonight at the Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Hamburg, ensuring that everyone will momentarily forget about the Christmas buzz. Itchy kick off this evening of high-octane punk rock. The trio hit the... Continue Reading →
Feine Sahne Fischfilet is currently on tour and they're coming in peace. With their new album “Wir kommen in Frieden” in hand, the punk rockers from Rostock are on their 2025 winter tour, and Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Hamburg is the place to be for fans of electrifying punk rock. Joining them on tour are Focus.,... Continue Reading →
Last May, Dead Pioneers, the indigenous punk rock band from Denver, played their debut headlining concert in London at The Dome in North London. Across two albums—their self-titled debut from 2023 and this year's PO$T AMERICAN—the band has crafted a unique blend of politically charged spoken-word lyrics, hypnotic post-rock, and punk roots that truly came... Continue Reading →
Marxloh obviously makes people work hard: their latest album, “Hardcore never dies das,” was only released in April, and now Kochkraft Durch KMA are already following up with their new EP, “Hardcore never dies dazzz”, which was released on October 10, 2025, via Grand Hotel van Cleef! At the same time, the band is embarking... Continue Reading →
NYC's legendary pioneers, Agnostic Front, are set to unveil the unapologetically fierce new album "Echoes in Eternity". The band's established sound remains best known for their pure adrenaline-fueled riffs, unrelenting energy and outspoken critique on social corruption. "Way of War" is the first single to land ahead of this forthcoming onslaught; "Echoes in Eternity" is... Continue Reading →
Punk has always been associated with a rebellious spirit and a nonconformist attitude. Punk rock has been the musical outlet for this mindset, and the movement has also had a strong political dimension. ZSK carries this mindset into the present, and their newest album, "Feuer & Papier," embodies it. The Berlin-based polit-punks' eighth record features... Continue Reading →
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