My World of Music – est. 2013
Without a doubt, Sodom are one of the best thrash metal bands around, and rightly so. Together with bands like Kreator and Destruction, they have been at the forefront of German thrash metal for decades. Tom Angelripper and his bandmates can look back on an impressive journey through powerful and raw heavy metal, a career... Continue Reading →
Icelandic retro-fueled prog rock trio The Vintage Caravan have announced their return with their sixth studio album, entitled “Portals”, set for release on September 26, 2025 via Napalm Records! "We proudly present our sixth studio album, “Portals”. It’s our most diverse, dynamic, experimental album and in our opinion, our best effort yet," the band states. "”Portals” was... Continue Reading →
If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last 50 years, the name of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd won't be new to you. Originally formed in 1964 as My Backyard, the Southern Rock band became Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1968. Their debut album, released in 1973, launched an impressive career. They evolved into trailblazers... Continue Reading →
Blues rock icon Joe Bonamassa returns with “Trigger Finger,” the latest single from his highly anticipated new album “Breakthrough,” out July 18 on J&R Adventures. The track marks another chapter in Bonamassa's career and captures his signature blend of powerful guitar riffs, driving rhythms and raspy vocals. “Trigger Finger” was co-written with his longtime collaborator... Continue Reading →
Mötley Crüe release a new version of their classic “Home Sweet Home” Featuring: Dolly Parton “From The Beginning” the ultimate collection of all Mötley Crüe hits/ Release date: September 12, 2025 Rock legends Mötley Crüe have announced the release of “From The Beginning”, a brand new collection of singles due out September 12, 2025 via... Continue Reading →
I saw Carcass a few times on my musical calendar during the last few years, but I haven't seen a Hatebreed live show in a long time. At this juncture, when both musical ensembles are performing a series of collaborative concerts, the timing could not be more opportune to experience this sonic onslaught in its... Continue Reading →
Alongside Helsinki, Jyväskylä is one of the Finnish metropolises when it comes to rock and metal. Leverage is a band from here that follows a more traditional direction, unlike bands like Swallow the Sun, who follow the darker aspects of metal. Founded in 2002, the band has put out five albums, with "Above the Beyond"... Continue Reading →
I first noticed Malevolence back in 2023. This was when the band opened for Heaven Shall Burn. One year later, they went on tour with While She Sleeps and 2025 is the year their new studio album will be released. Malevolence formed in 2010 in Sheffield, England, and unleashed their debut album, "Reign of Suffering",... Continue Reading →
Hailing from San Francisco, California, Fallujah are one of the spearhead progressive death metal bands. After launching their debut album, “The Harvest Wombs”, in 2011, the band is now showcasing their sixth musical approach with “Xenotaph”. The four-piece has undergone another period of lineup changes, with Scott Carstairs being the constant factor. Bassist Evan Brewer... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since new material from Polish metal forerunners Vader delighted fans. In 2020, Vader released "Solitude in Madness," and after a couple of live albums, the band returns with an EP called "Humanihility." Vader is launching new songs, and Mauser is returning to the band. The new EP features three songs and... Continue Reading →
Sweden's hottest rock'n'roll export, Royal Republic, is back with a massive cover version of Shocking Blue's “Venus”. This is the first episode of a four-part musical saga reinterpreting four iconic disco classics.Each video reveals a new chapter in the story of “The Blastbeaters” - a fictional black metal band on a mission to achieve world... Continue Reading →
Airbourne have just released their first single in six years last Friday with the smash hit “Gutsy” and played two brilliant shows at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park when there's more news from the Australian rockers: Airbourne will be returning to German stages in spring 2026 - with full force and plenty of... Continue Reading →
The UK rock band Inglorious formed in 2015 and has been busy ever since. After dropping their self-titled debut album in 2016, they released a few more, and "V" is, not surprising, their fifth studio album, not counting the release of a longplayer with cover versions of popular songs, "Heroine." Now, let's focus on "V,"... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Paderborn, Germany, Nightbearer is one of the country's rising death metal bands. Founded in 2017, the band released an EP called "Stories from Beyond" in 2018, followed by the debut album "Tales of Sorcery and Death" the next year. With "Defiance", the five-piece band unveils their latest effort, marking a significant step in... Continue Reading →
Two years after launching their debut album, the Norwegian prog rock band Avkrvst is releasing their second album. "Waving at the Sky" is a continuation of the band's journey through the world of layered music with its twists and turns. The band emerged from seemingly nowhere and delivered a remarkable debut. With "Waving at the... Continue Reading →
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