My World of Music – est. 2013
It's time for some metalcore tonight! A couple of days ago, Bleed From Within kicked off their European/UK tour in Antwerp, Belgium, and tonight, they will perform at Docks in Hamburg. They're joined on the road by two additional bands: After The Burial and Great American Ghost. The show starts early tonight. Great American Ghost... Continue Reading →
While there was rain and mud at Wacken Open Air 2025 a week ago, August is showing its best side today. A sunny and warm Saturday is ahead of us as Elbriot 2025 gets underway. This well-established one-day festival in the heart of Hamburg is a must-visit for rock and metal fans. As in previous... Continue Reading →
Ministry didn't have far to travel to get to Hamburg. The industrial metal veterans had played at the legendary Wacken festival the night before, just one hour away from the Markthalle. Supporting Ministry tonight in Hamburg are Light of Eternity, a relatively new band with a veteran line-up. It's 8pm and showtime is approaching. Light... 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 →
Today, I'm heading to Flensburg, a northern German city that's on the tour route of a prominent German band right now: Feine Sahne Fischfilet. The group recently released their latest album, "Wir kommen in Frieden", and after a release show in their hometown of Rostock, they will play three additional shows, one of which will... Continue Reading →
Tonight’s event at Grosse Freiheit 36 is a blend of Switzerland, California, and Hamburg. Gotthard recently launched a new album and are on the “Stereo Crush Tour 2025.” Joining them on this road trip for a few shows is none other than Y&T and both bands will perform tonight at the legendary venue in Hamburg.... Continue Reading →
Blood Incantation is a band that has been one of the rising stars in metal over the past few years. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, the band recently released a stellar longplayer called "Absolute Elsewhere". To present and promote the album, the four-piece is currently on tour and is scheduled to play a show at Gruenspan... Continue Reading →
While the Easter Bunny is trying to put all his eggs in one basket, a rock'n'roll power package is rolling across Europe as we speak. Swedish hard rock powerhouse The Hellacopters, who recently released a great longplayer called 'Overdrive', have embarked on a European tour and joining them on this road trip are Supersuckers. It... Continue Reading →
Tonight we step into a time machine that takes us back to the late 90s and early 2000s. American rock powerhouse Godsmack are currently on tour in Europe, with a stop in the south of Hamburg for a show at the Inselpark Arena. With them on the road are San Diego's P.O.D. and Drowning Pool.... Continue Reading →
Major League Baseball's Opening Day is today and the new season starts. But when two of New York's most influential hardcore metal bands are on a co-headlining tour, it is more important to head to Hamburg's Markthalle than to hope for home runs in front of the TV. Biohazard and Life Of Agony are currently... Continue Reading →
Zakk Wylde is a busy man these days. Having just finished a tour with Pantera, the guitar wizard from New Jersey started another tour, this time with Zakk Sabbath. The guitarist has a great passion for the early works of the metal legends from Birmingham and his years as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist underline this fascination.... Continue Reading →
Skunk Anansie are one of the forerunners of 90s alternative rock and crossover. The band from London, UK significantly inspired a whole era of rock music and had a real hit single with "Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)". What counted more than the big hit were the longplayers, of which "Post Organismic Chill" even... Continue Reading →
Tobias Sammet and Avantasia have released a new longplayer called "Here be Dragons" and to promote the album, Avantasia embark on a European tour. The tour kicks off tonight in Hamburg and we can expect 100% Avantasia. The doors open at 18:30 and the queue is already quite long. Everyone wants to be on time... Continue Reading →
Two great bands from the west coast of the United States are currently touring Europe. Queensrÿche, the Seattle-based progressive metal veterans are on the road, sharing a nightliner with Night Demon from Ventura, California. It's an exciting metal package with an itinerary that includes the Fabrik in Hamburg. I am lucky enough to have followed... Continue Reading →
Saxon, one of the metal institutions from Great Britain, is a true legend in heavy metal. Formed in 1978, the band is still active and has been delivering blasting heavy metal for almost 50 years. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of their iconic "Wheels of Steel" album, the band is currently on tour in Europe/UK... Continue Reading →
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