My World of Music – est. 2013
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 →
2026 marks the tenth anniversary of UK-based metal band Urne. The London-based band debuted with an album called “Serpent & Spirit” in 2021, which was probably not the best year for a new band to release their first album. However, it seems that these circumstances motivated the three-piece band, who are now launching their third... Continue Reading →
The artwork is reminiscent of Meliah Rage’s debut album, “Kill to Survive,” and the music of this release is also inspired by late '80s metal. Leatherhead is the band launching “Violent Horror Stories,” their second album after debuting with a self-titled release in 2024. Hailing from Greece, the five-piece band is inspired by the heavy... Continue Reading →
Kanonenfieber is one of the bands that has enjoyed an impressive rise in popularity in recent years. Despite having released only two albums and a few singles/EPs, the band has reached the top of the European metal scene. This stellar ascent is also evident when considering the size of the venues in which the band... Continue Reading →
Spain has quite some good metal bands. Hailing from Barcelona, Wicked Leather is one of the bands representing metal from southern Europe. “Season of the Witch” is the title of their debut album, which contains eight songs. The title track introduces the album and immediately establishes the band's traditional heavy metal roots. The song has... 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 →
Stabbing, a Texas-based band, is rather new. Founded in 2020, the band includes founding members Marvin Ruiz and Bridget Lynch. The rhythm section features Matt Day and Aron Hetsko, who joined the band in recent years and "Eon of Obscenity" is the first album to feature their contributions. “Eon of Obscenity” is the second album... Continue Reading →
The Hu are back! The innovative Mongolian rock band featuring Galaa (vocals, horsehead fiddle), Jaya (vocals, wind instruments), Temka (vocals, tovshuur), and Enkush (vocals, horsehead fiddle) are once again pushing the boundaries of the genre with their new single “The Real You,” released today. With “The Real You,” they bring Western musical elements to the... 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 →
Textures is one of the most well-established names in Dutch progressive metal. Founded in 2001, the band debuted in 2003 with “Polars”. This marked the beginning of their journey to becoming a key player in the world of sophisticated metal. However, things never last forever, and Textures announced their split in 2017, with a final... Continue Reading →
The Damned are back with a new album. Entitled “Not Like Everybody Else”, it is the latest offering from the British punk and gothic rockers. The album features ten cover versions and is dedicated to the band's founding member, Brian James, who passed away on 6 March 2025. Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, Paul... Continue Reading →
"Panorama" is the title of the upcoming album from the Swedish prog rock band Hällas. The Jönköping-based quintet, founded in 2011, has released three albums to date. “Panorama” is the band's fourth studio effort, continuing their “adventure rock” endeavor. With roots in 1970s progressive rock and heavy metal influences, Hällas has established itself as a... 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 →
Fans of the Finnish rock band Sweatmaster may be looking for new material, and their wish has been heard. After launching the 2010 album "Dig Up the Knife," there was radio silence from the trio. Sweatmaster went on hiatus, which ended a few years ago with live shows. As is often the case, the shows... 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 →
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