My World of Music – est. 2013
Hailing from Long Island, NY, Restless Spirit formed in 2018 after changing their name twice. Their debut album was released in 2019. With their self-titled fourth album, the band embarked on exploring the world of doom metal. Restless Spirit picks up the Birmingham-based spirit and launches eight doom-laden metal songs that touch on stoner rock... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Athens, Greece, Yoth Iria formed in 2019. Their debut album, "As the Flames Withers", was released in 2021, and it was the "Blazing Inferno" that marked a second step for the band. This album also served as a springboard for the group, who are now launching an album called “Gone With the Devil”... Continue Reading →
Hailing from the heart of Bavaria, Erection prove that southeastern Germany has far more to offer musically than Blasmusik and Oktoberfest traditions. Beating at the core of this band is the rebellious spirit of punk rock, and it comes fully alive on "Plug It In". Erection consists of Julia, Schtiefn, and Tino, with Andi, Tobi, and... Continue Reading →
“Schlechte Nachbarn” (Bad Neighbors)—who hasn’t heard of them? Die Toten Hosen’s new song is now available on all digital platforms and can be watched here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QiSJJ8I4lEQ?si=cOp9mBjwuFh2GvgV On May 29, 2026, Die Toten Hosen will release their long-awaited new and final studio album, “Trink aus, wir müssen gehen!” featuring 16 new songs plus the... 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 →
To mark their 30th anniversary, Bush are revisiting one of their most iconic songs and releasing “Swallowed (30th Anniversary Tour Version).” Following the success of their latest album “I Beat Loneliness,” which was internationally acclaimed and once again propelled the band to No. 1 on the US Rock Radio Charts, this reinterpretation is being released... 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 →
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